Aug 4

Welcome to registration day at the Qatar Airways GKA Kite Park League World Championships!

Welcome to registration day at the Qatar Airways GKA Kite Park League World Championships here in beautiful Hood River, Oregon! Get ready for an action-packed week of stylish performances, precision tricks, and fierce competition, with the Columbia Gorge's unique conditions and breathtaking scenery providing the perfect backdrop for this elite showdown. We are excited to have you join us for this groundbreaking collaboration, where the world's top riders will compete to be the first ever GKA Kite Park World Champion!

In attendance is a list of the KPL's top veterans, including the return of 2 time Champion Sam Light!

"Stoked to be back in the hood shredding with the crew after a two year hiatus from events! Having the championship finally sanctioned by the GKA definitely gave me some added motivation to dust off the boots and make the trip out!"

Sam and the rest of the riders will have their hands full trying to claim this year's title from 2 time reigning Champion Ewan Jaspan.

"I'm feeling pretty good with my riding. Coming off winning performances in my last two championship events, I'm confident that I know what it's going to take to secure another. The other riders in the event are going to be pushing it hard so I'll have to give it everything I've got, but if I land what I'm planning to, I'm confident I can take it out!"

Tomorrow's schedule is set for course set up and warm ups with Men's Heat 1 & 2 kicking off on Monday.