Heba Press/Sports
Australian James Carew won the men’s title of the 14th Kitesurfing World Cup “Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan – World Kite Federation 2024”, organized in Dakhla, after beating Brazilian Pedro Matos in the final on Tuesday.
Caro was crowned champion of this competition organized under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, after obtaining a score of 17.17 points, while the Brazilian Pedro Matos came second with a score of 11.70 points.
In the semi-final of this competition, the Australian Caro beat the Brazilian Gabriel Benetton (13.17 to 12.30), while Pedro Matos beat the Italian Ayrton Cosolino (14.85 to 12.17), who finished third after beating the Brazilian Benetton (14.97 points) and obtaining the title. The rating reached 15.97 points.
James Caro confirmed in a statement to the Arab Maghreb Press on this occasion that today’s competition was intense, which made it more difficult to conquer the title, stressing that reaching the final of this competition and winning at again the title is a source of pride.
The world champion expressed his joy at visiting the city of Dakhla and enjoying his qualifications, noting that each time he goes to this city, he finds climatic conditions conducive to the exercise of his hobby, without forgetting the warm welcome he receives every time.
In turn, the Brazilian Pedro Matos said he was happy to take second place in this world competition, expressing his regret that his performance did not coincide with favorable waves, which made the title “escape from my hands” .
Matos said, in a statement to the press, that he is visiting the city of Dakhla for the fifth time and that he feels comfortable every time he comes there, praising the good welcome and generous hospitality. .
Four Moroccans were guaranteed to qualify for the third round, and it was Menem Maghi, who qualified yesterday Monday, directly from the first round, while Muhammad Ali Al-Bakali, Ismail Adrazan and Ghali Khatour qualified today today, Tuesday, after leading the catch-up rounds.
