World Championships 2026 – Early Week Update

Monday marked the official start of the WISSA World Championships with athlete registration and an impressive opening ceremony featuring a fire show. It was one of the most striking openings we’ve had in recent years and set a great tone for the week ahead.

Fire Sno in the ice
Photo Jakke Röntynen

Tuesday brought the first day of racing. Winds were light, but kite classes managed to complete six course races.

Kites racing on the frozen lake
Photo Marijo Grigic

Sled and wing classes finished two STS qualification races before the wind dropped completely.

Sledas and Wings in STS area.
Photo Richard Ström

At the moment, photos and short clips are available on social media channels.
Full results can be found on the event website: https://www.isswc.com/results/