The first and second rounds of the tour were held in China and Hong Kong.
Mui Ne Beach
witnessed tough competition among 70 outstanding professional and
amateur athletes from 19 countries around the world, including China,
Russia, the US, and Vietnam.
KTA’s Executive Director Neil Godbold said Vietnam
was selected for the first time to host Kiteboard Tour Asia at Mui Ne
Beach for its beautiful beach, good weather and large number of sports
lovers.
In the women’s 5000m course racing event, Nuvia Gomes of Spain won
first place, followed by Katarin Bogwardt of Germany and Ally of
Australia. In the men’s event, first place went to Jo Narapichit of
Thailand, while David Gomes of Spain and Lai Hoang Phi of Vietnam
finished second and third respectively.
In the women’s performance event, Katarin Bogwardt of Germany claimed
the victory, followed by Nuvia Gomes of Spain and Julia of Vietnam. In
the men’s event, Jo Narapichit of Thailand took his second victory,
while two Vietnamese athletes, Nguyen Ngoc Kin and Lai Hoang Phi, won
second and third place.
The next round of the tour will take place in the Philippines at the end of February, and the finals will be held in Thailand.