Breaking: Maeder’s 2025 Kitefoiling Quest Surges Amid Close Calls Ahead of SEA Games
Singapore’s 19-year-old kitefoiling sensation Max Maeder kicked off 2025 by retaining the Princesa Sofia Regatta Trophy, then kept his grip on the Formula kite European Championships open crown. He also claimed the Sportsman of the Year honor at the Singapore Sports Awards in June, marking a standout year on home soil as he chased more global podiums.
Yet the year’s rhythm included a stubborn rival. Italy’s Riccardo Pianosi repeatedly challenged Maeder, beating him at the French olympic Week in April and again at the Formula Kite Youth European Championships in June, underscoring a fierce international duel in the sport’s rising circuit.
The rivalry persisted on the world stage as Maeder finished behind Pianosi at the Formula Kite World championships in October, missing a potential hat-trick in the marquee event.A subsequent showing at the IKA Youth World championships in Portugal saw Maeder finish outside the top three, wrapping a year of high highs and sharp tests.
Despite an itinerary that spanned continents, Maeder emphasized the SEA Games carry a distinctive weight. He described the Games environment as heightened, with more at stake and a sense of greater pride on the line, making the regional event feel especially meaningful.
The 33rd SEA Games, hosted in Thailand in 2025, looms large for Maeder as he prepares to translate his global experience into Southeast Asian glory. Viewers can catch coverage live on mewatch, with fans invited to sign in for free to watch the action, while Mediacorp Sports channels and social accounts provide ongoing updates.
Season Highlights At A Glance
| Event | Outcome | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princesa Sofia Regatta Trophy | Retained crown | Princesa Sofia Regatta, Spain | Opened 2025 on a high note |
| formula Kite European Championships (Open) | Defended title | Europe | Continued European supremacy |
| French Olympic Week | Runner-up | France | Fell short to Pianosi |
| Formula Kite Youth European Championships | Runner-up | Europe | Denied by Pianosi |
| Formula Kite World Championships | missed hat-trick | Global | finished behind Pianosi |
| IKA Youth World Championships | Outside top three | Portugal | Season’s final run in Portugal |
As Maeder lines up for the SEA Games, the broader arc of his year offers a template for aspiring kitefoilers: pursue milestones across a crowded calendar, learn from close losses, and channel global experience toward regional glory.His journey illustrates how young champions balance global competition with regional milestones, a pattern likely to repeat in the years ahead.
Engage with us: What moment from Maeder’s 2025 season resonated most with you? do you think he can defend his SEA Games title in Thailand 2025?
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