Motosurf Curtain Raiser In Abu Dhabi, Czech Mate For World Champion
Lucas Zahorsky underlined his top billing at the inaugural UAE Motosurf Championship with victory in the mens event in Abu Dhabi where he begins the defence of his world title next month.
Zahorsky topped qualifying ahead of Frantiek Novotn 22 and went on to conveniently beat his fellow Czech into second place in the final, with Martin Vlek in third place. Czech riders dominate the present day world rankings, with eight men and seven women occupying their respective top ten, and for several, together with Zahorsky, the new event was perfect preparation for the opening round of the 2020 UIM MotoSurf World Cup in Abu Dhabi from 26-28 March.
There was another Czech 1-2-3 in the womens event, with world No.13 Valentina Novotn winning the final from No.6-ranked Barbora Janokov and Stella evkov. Fifth place, however, went to Luluwa Sultan, the first Emirati girl to take up the motosorf challenge laid down by Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club. ADIMSC needs to provide UAE enthusiasts a chance to compete against the best in the rapid rising water sport discipline of motorized surfing.
Maty Novotn captured the junior title ahead of fellow-Czechs Alex Lukscheider and sister Linda at the end of two days of competitive motosurfing which noticed six UAE riders in action. Were very glad with the local response so far and expect much more UAE interest and support for the World Cup next month, stated Salem Al Remeithi, General Manager of ADIMSC.
