Additionally, Qatar Airways GKA Awards were held on June 3, presenting nine categories that celebrate various triumphs and achievements throughout the year.
The Qatar Airways GKA Big Air Kite World Championships connected more than 62 riders from across the globe to compete in three Big Air disciplines – Twin-Tip, Surfboard and Hydrofoil – in men's and women's divisions.
The individual winners of the nine awards are:
- Female Rider of the Year: Mikaili Sol
- Male Rider of the Year: Gianmaria Coccoluto
- Women’s Move of the Year: Zara Hoogenraad
- Men’s Move of the Year: Andrea Principi
- Rookie of the Year: Gabriel Benetton
- Social Contribution of the Year: Graham Howes
- Photo of the Year: Samuel Cárdenas
- Video of the Year: Lidewij Hartog
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Legends): Mitu Monteiro.
“We eagerly anticipate flying enthusiastic fans from around the world to the upcoming Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Finals set to take place this December in Qatar,” he said.
Qatar Airways will host, on December 5-9, world-renowned riders and fans at the Fuwairit Kite Beach resort for the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Finals.