From April 7 to 14, place at the 27th edition of Mondial du Vent at the Leucate-La Franqui spot. An event that has become legendary on the coast of the Occitanie region.
The Mondial du Vent is in the starting blocks. Leucate-La Franqui is buzzing as it hosts the 27th edition of this major event on the international snow sports scene. On the program: the only French stage of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup (surf-slalom and surf-freestyle), a new Windsurf competition format as well as numerous activities, conferences and discoveries in parallel with the “Sliding Village”.
“In just a few years, Occitanie has become an essential host country for major sporting events which contribute to its influence. The 27th edition of the Mondial du vent is, of course, one of these. More generally, we support more than 200 events each year.sports ideas »rejoices Carole Delga, president of the Occitanie Region, key support of the event.
Occitania, a land of kitesurfing
“The Region is, once again this year, a partner of this new edition of the Mondial du Vent in Leucate. This is a flagship event in the world of board sports, and which was one of the first in France to bring together the best world representatives of their discipline, but also young people regional hopes »continues Carole Delga. “I would also like to remind you that Occitanie is the leading region in France for kitesurfing and is today one of the top 10 destinations in the world for all board sports. »
A Mondial du Vent which, in 27 years, has welcomed the cream of water sports athletes in multiple disciplines. Like Robby Naish, Kai Lenny, Gisela Pulido, Aaron Hadlow, Kevin Langere, Carlos Mario, Youri Zoon, Paul Serin, Alexandre Caizergues, Charlotte Consorti, Antoine Albeau, Robert Teritehau, Björn Dunkerbeck, and the Leucatois Juilien Taboulet and Nicolas Akgazciyan. 2024 is no exception, with the best in the world once again.
