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Kazakhstan named planned host of the inaugural W1 World Championship · August 2027 W1 and UNDSMA join in support of international boat racing Alain Khoueiry: “W1 is built on a vision that goes beyond racing” Almaty region to welcome international athletes, partners and media Programme, teams and partners to be announced as preparations progress

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About W1

The federation

W1 is an international water racing platform connecting sport, tourism, entertainment and international cooperation.

President

“W1 is built on a vision that goes beyond racing.”

Alain Khoueiry
President, W1 · Chairman, UNDSMA · Founder & Chairman, iHolding Group

01Sport

A platform that celebrates talent on the water.

02Tourism

Host destinations shown to the world.

03Entertainment

Race weekends built for fans and guests.

04Cooperation

Sport that opens doors and connects cultures.

Leadership

Local organiserPierre G. Haddad
CEO, iMedia · Event organisation and official event representation

Supporting organisation

UNDSMA

UNDSMA supports initiatives that bring people together through sport, music and the arts. It supports the development of W1 boat racing as a platform for athletes, communities and partners.

Inaugural championship

Kazakhstan 2027

Kazakhstan is the planned host of the first W1 World Championship, August 2027, in the Almaty region.

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