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 KPL NEWS 

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.  



Men's Heat 1:

Noe Font

Ramiro Gallart

Sam Light

Tim Walsh

Brendan Kerr

Andy Cain

Einar Saar

Will Diffenderfer


Men's Heat 2:

Ewan Jaspan

Jack Rider

Eric Rienstra

Chris Bobryk

Chad Porter

Chase Hasch

Ryan Goloversic

Zack Draper

John Perry


Women's FINAL:

Katie Potter

Lauren Holman

Kristen Cooper


Be sure to catch all the action and follow @kiteparkleague on Instagram and Facebook!

The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here, and no, we are not referring to the weekend or any upcoming holiday that brings a twinkle to your eyes. We are talking about the greatest kite event since the dawn of mankind. While there are many great kiteboarding locations around the globe, perhaps one of the most historical and elusive is that of Hood River, Oregon, the birthplace of park riding and the pinnacle force that sustains its continuation. This year the Kite Park League is proud to announce a new partnership with THE GKA KITE WORLD TOUR to present THE QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE PARK LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024. The event will be held from August 3rd - 10th and will crown this years KITE PARK WORLD CHAMPIONS in both Men and Women. Without question, this will be a week to remember and perhaps a new milestone for the KPL and its distinguished influence. Stay Tuned and be ready. As always, thank you for following along. To infinity and beyond.





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