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Podium Wins in Düsseldorf’s Indoor Pool
A strong showing at Düsseldorf’s indoor Wing & Foiling event
The first 2026 GWA & SFT Indoor World Cup took place during the boot Düsseldorf on January 17th and 18th, once again transforming the trade show into a one-of-a-kind competitive arena. The event brought together the world’s top wing and foilling athletes to compete in a spectacular indoor setting.
The Wing Foiling competition was run in a high-intensity time-trial slalom format on a indoor pool. Riders were accelerated to foiling speed via an overhead cable and powered by large fans, navigating a technical course of jibes, tacks, and buoy turns.
Pump Foiling challenged athletes to cross the pool using only technique, efficiency, and endurance.
Our team delivered outstanding results across both disciplines. Nia Suardiaz dominated the Wing Foiling event to take 1st place, while Manon secured 2nd place in Wing Foiling and 3rd place in Pump Foiling. Franz Schlittenbauer rounded out the podium with a strong 3rd place in Wing Foiling, underlining the depth and versatility of the team!
Also big shoutout to the youngest competitors Hubert and Willi Christal from Kiel!
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INDOOR WING CONTEST - RESULTS WOMEN & MEN
Congratulations to the Wing Queen, Nia Suardiaz, for taking out the Wing Foil discipline and Manon Dupe from Guadeloupe in 2nd in Wing Foiling and 3rd in Pump Foiling!
Results Women:
1 Nia Suardiaz (SPA)
2 Manon Dupe (FRA)
3 Viola Lippisch (AT)
Results Men:
1 Anor Sosa (SPA)
2 Balz Müller (CH)
3 Franz Schlittenbauer (DE)
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»Racing indoors is always intense but also a lot of fun, so I’m really happy to take the win here. It’s a great way to kick off the season and test skills in such a unique environment.«
INDOOR PUMP FOIL CONTEST - RESULTS WOMEN
From Guadeloupe’s lagoon to the indoor pool — Manon Dupe perfectly handled this new challenge and landed in a great 3rd place!
ResultsWomen SFT:
1 Sarah Spalinger (CH)
2 Marnie Bertram (DE)
3 Manon Dupe (FRA)
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»The indoor event is super technical and very different from normal foiling, so I’m stoked with my results and it’s amazing to compete at such a high level in front of so many people.«
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