Val di Sole, Italy – Day two of the World Rafting Cup turned the dial all the way up, with RX qualifications in the morning and a wild Downriver race in the afternoon. The energy? Off the charts.
The RX Quali lit up the course with head-to-head intensity, as teams fought for seeding in tomorrow’s Knockout Phase. In Senior Men, Japan posted the fastest time of the session, earning that top seed and a serious psychological edge. Right behind them, Italy with Ivrea CC Dreamteam / Garfagnana Rafting and Italy with Rafting Team Verona / Garfagnana Rafting proved they’re ready to scrap in every round.
The Women’s field was just as fierce. Italy with Rafting Team Verona/ Garfagnana Rafting looked tuned from the first gate to the last, locking down the number one spot, while Italy with Adventure VDS / Garfagnana Rafting and Italy with Rivertales / SVSterzing followed close with clean, aggressive lines that’ll make them dangerous in the bracket.
And then came the Mixed and Para squads, where strategy meets raw teamwork. Italy with Rafting Team Verona came out swinging, grabbing the lead slot for tomorrow, with Italy / Garfagnana Rafting and Italy / Movimento & Natura not far behind. In Para-Rafting, Italy once again impressed, navigating the course with sharp moves and rock-solid control. Expect fireworks in every category when the knockouts go live.
Then came the Downriver — a full send from start to finish. No tactics, just grit. Japan took the win in Senior Men, grinding it out from the top, while in Senior Women, it was Italy who handled the long line best. In the Mixed, Italy pulled off a gritty performance to cross the line first, and in Para still - Italy capped off the day with a big result, proving their strength across all formats.
Tomorrow morning it’s on — RX Knockouts go live. No resets, no second runs. Just raw, head-to-head battles until the best are left standing.
Val di Sole’s putting on a show and the river’s not letting anyone off easy. See you on the line.
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