The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships concluded Saturday after a spectacular Medal Series in Varkiza, Greece.
In the U19 Men’s final Kfir Nov (ISR) and Artun Senol (TUR) battled for the lead until the Turkish sailor crashed on the final reach.
Kfir Nov crossed the line to become European Champion, ahead of Leon Jankowski (POL) and Valentino Blewett (CAN).
In the U17 Boys, Enric Patiño Riutord (ESP) converted his qualification lead into European gold, with Swann Manhaval (FRA) securing silver and Luca Pacchiotti (ITA) bronze,
The U19 Women’s title went to reigning World Champion Taisiia Stopchenko (RUS).
Home favorite Danai Giannouli (GRE) celebrated a well-deserved silver medal, while Julia Przybyl (POL) fought her way through both the Quarter-Final and Semi-Final to claim bronze.
In the U17 Girls, Ece Melis Bas (TUR) overturned the dominance of reigning World Champion Parla Kabasakal (TUR).
Parla Kabasakal finished with silver after an outstanding qualification series, while Nisa Ustundag (TUR) completed an entirely Turkish podium.