iQ Games #2 2026 - Cadiz

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26’ iQFOiL Games #2 CADIZ

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STRONG INTERNATIONAL FLEET OPENS RACING IN CÁDIZ

160 sailors from 34 nations complete four races on Day 1 of the 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2

El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 9th, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 got underway today in El Puerto de Santa María, with more than 160 sailors representing 34 nations gathering in Cádiz for a week of high-level windfoil racing. The event is organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class Association, by delegation of the Real Federación Española de Vela and the Consejo Superior de Deportes. The regatta welcomes both the Senior and Youth & Junior fleets, marking the first event of the season for the Youth & Junior class.

Day One began with light conditions, with a little waiting ashore, but the breeze gradually filled in during the afternoon, allowing the Race Committee to complete four Course Races for all six fleets.

In the Senior Women’s fleet, Katerina Svikova (CZE) leads the provisional ranking after the opening day, followed closely by fellow Czech sailor Kristýna Piňosová (CZE). Local Olympic athlete Pilar Lamadrid (ESP) sits in third place.

The Senior Men’s fleet is currently led by Brazilian Olympian Mateus Isaac (BRA) after a solid and consistent first day. Onur Cavit Biriz (TUR) holds second place, with Rytis Jasunas (LTU) completing the provisional podium.

In the U19 Women’s division, Salomé Simon (FRA) tops the standings after the first four races. Lucia Guardiola Beltran (ESP), representing the local YC Puerto Sherry, sits in second place, while another French sailor, Thea Le Borgne Zibetti (FRA), holds third.

Spain also leads the U19 Men’s fleet, where Jorge Ruiz Lopez (ESP) takes the top spot at the end of Day 1. Two promising Dutch sailors follow closely behind, with Peyton Dits (NED) in second and Finn Brüll (NED) in third.

The U17 Women’s fleet is led by Parla Kabasakal (TUR), ahead of Anna Jannieke Korevaar (NED) in second and Maria Miarczynska (POL) in third place.

In the U17 Men, Enric Patino Riutord (ESP) tops the leaderboard after the opening races, followed by Swann Manhaval (FRA) in second and Gonzalo Ruiz Mendez (ESP) in third.

With four races already completed and sailors from across the globe competing in the waters of Cádiz, the 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 promise an exciting week of racing ahead as the fleets continue to battle for the top positions in both the Senior and Youth & Junior divisions.

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EVENT AT A GLANCE

Where: Cadiz, Spain

When: 7 - 13 March 2026

Who: Senior and Youth & Junior Class 160 athletes from 34 nations

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SLALOM RACING SHAKES UP THE LEADERBOARDS IN CÁDIZ

Light winds push Race Committee to switch format as Day 2 reshuffles several fleets

El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 10, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2, organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class Association, by delegation of the Real Federación Española de Vela and the Consejo Superior de Deportes, continued today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María with another full day of racing for the Senior and Youth & Junior fleets.

After a light opening day, the wind initially looked more promising this morning, raising expectations across the fleet. However, the breeze soon stabilized at under 10 knots, prompting the Race Committee, led by PRO Cesar Sanz, to switch the racing format to Slalom in order to maximize the available conditions. The decision allowed all four of the six fleets to complete a full schedule of races.

In the Senior Women’s fleet, local Olympic sailor Pilar Lamadrid (ESP) delighted her home public by climbing from third place yesterday to take the provisional lead after Day 2. Nela Sadilkova (CZE) moves into second place, while Katerina Svikova (CZE) drops from yesterday’s top position to third.

In the Senior Men’s fleet, Onur Cavit Biriz (TUR) conquers the overall lead. Brazilian Olympian and SailGP sailor Mateus Isaac (BRA) slips to second place, while Rytis Jasunas (LTU) maintains his consistency and keeps third.

The U19 Women’s fleet was the first to take to the water today. France’s Thea Le Borgne Zibetti (FRA) delivered an impressive performance, moving from third place yesterday to the top of the leaderboard with two race wins and two second-place finishes. Ruva Urgulu (TUR) climbs into second place overall, while Lucia Guardiola Beltran (ESP) drops from second to third.

In the U19 Men, Jorge Ruiz Lopez (ESP) continues to lead the fleet after two days of racing. Dutch sailor Peyton Dits (NED) remains in second place, while Kfir Nov (ISR) moves into third position.

In the U17 fleets, three races were completed. The U17 Women’s podium remains unchanged, with Parla Kabasakal (TUR) continuing to lead ahead of Anna Jannieke Korevaar (NED) in second and Maria Miarczynska (POL) in third.

There was a change at the top of the U17 Men’s fleet, where Swann Manhaval (FRA) moves into first place overall. Enric Patino Riutord (ESP) drops from first to second, while Gonzalo Ruiz Mendez (ESP) confirms his third place.

With two days of racing completed and the fleets now well settled into the regatta rhythm, the iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz continue to deliver tight competition across all divisions as sailors look to consolidate their positions in the coming days.