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IWWF Athlete of the Year 2016 Awards

At the end of each year, all Councils of the World Governing Body, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF), select their female and male Skier/Rider of the year, from which the IWWF Executive Board members then elect the IWWF Athletes of the Year from their submissions – one female, one male.

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Canada, USA and Mexico post spectacular tricks scores on first day of IWWF U21 Waterski World Championships In Dnipro, Ukraine

This was the first day of the IWWF U21 WATERSKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS at the magnificent Sentosa Waterski Club site in Dnipro. With 85 athletes from 22 countries taking part in the Opening Ceremony, the Athletes Oath was taken by Ukrainian Skier Prosvietova Stanislava. Kuno Ritschard, IWWF President, joined site owner Alexey Martynov and City Vice Mayor Oleksandr Sanzhara at the athletes parade against the city’s historic backdrop.

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IWWF visits North Korea to promote Peace & Sport through Waterskiing and Wakeboarding

In the spirit of Peace & Sport, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) recently completed a two-day waterski and wakeboard coaching seminar in Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea). The Peace & Sport organisation, based in Monaco and working in five continents, helps to make sport a vehicle for tolerance, respect, sharing and citizenship.

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IWWF World Cup series heading for spectacular setting in Shanghai during October 2/4 Chinese National Day celebrations

Since the foundation of the People’s Republic of China on October 1st 1949, the first week of that month has become one of the world’s biggest national celebrations. The Shanghai Tourism Festival organisers expect over ten million visitors this time. Once again, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF), using the Rixen Cable system, will bring its World Cup Series back to Shanghai’s Bihai Jinsha Water Park in the city’s Fengxian District.

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IWWF World U21 Waterski Championships could deliver new world records as rising standards continue to surprise

The stage is set and fully prepared in Dnipro Ukraine for the arrival of 88 athletes from 23 countries who will compete in Slalom, Tricks and Jump. The World U21 Waterski Championships of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is where the Open stars of the future will prove themselves on July 13/16. This year, the current rising standards will certainly create some sensations based on recent outstanding performances.

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IMG agrees deal to represent IWWF World Cup Series

IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion and media, today announced that it will represent the global media rights of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s (IWWF) World Cup Series

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Paris delivers spectacular opening ceremony for IWWF Waterski World Championships 2017

The historic setting at Choisy-le-Roi City Hall, a short distance from the centre of Paris, provided a perfect venue for the Opening Ceremony of the Waterski World Championships of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). These take place here from September 4th / 10th. The events include Waterski Slalom, Tricks, Jump and Overall.

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Gold medals for USA, Ukraine, Canada and Great Britain at IWWF U21 Waterski World Championships at Sentosa Waterski Club in Dnipro

Following four days of outstanding performances in near perfect conditions, the eyes of the Waterski world were all on Ukraine this weekend. With Finals in Slalom, Tricks and Jump just concluded, the very best U21 athletes from 22 countries fought hard to capture the coveted titles of world champion in all three disciplines of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF)

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Italy to Host the Largest Wakeboard World Championships of All Time !

The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is delighted to confirm the details of the largest Wakeboard World Championships ever staged. The venue will be the impressive man-made lake at Idroscalo on the outskirts of Milan, Italy. The competition will take place from July 13th to 17th.