EEIPC 2026 Declares World Champions at CLYMB™ Yas Island

The Emirates EASA International Parachuting Championships 2026 (EEIPC 2026) concluded with an extraordinary finale at CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This event featured over 250 elite athletes hailing from more than 30 countries competing in top-tier indoor skydiving, marking a significant moment with athletes from the United Arab Emirates participating alongside global competitors for the first time.

Hosted in conjunction with the Emirates Aerosports Federation and EASA, the championships showcased five events that highlighted exceptional speed, precision, and teamwork. The Russian team achieved victory in the 3rd International Skydiving 16-Way Double Event for Indoor Formation Skydiving, while the team “Tanay” also from Russia won the 2nd International Indoor Skydiving 8-Way Event.

The Aerial Indoor Racing World Championships 2026 brought high-speed excitement, with Sebastian Garcia from Mexico claiming the Pursuit title. Meanwhile, the Relay champions were Landon Karaberis and James Rogers from the USA, and Garcia also triumphed in securing the overall Race crown for the USA.

Two New Events

Two new disciplines made their debut at EEIPC 2026, with the “SIBERRIES” from Russia winning the first International Indoor Skydiving 4-Way Battle Event, which featured an all-female head-to-head format. The USA team excelled in the International Vertical Sequentials 8-Way, earning the title of world champions with impeccable performances.

This event further established Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a top destination for international sporting events, featuring participants from Australia, Brazil, China, and Germany. Additionally, CLYMB™ Yas Island, recognized for its record-setting indoor skydiving flight chamber, continues to attract both local residents and adventurers seeking thrill.