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Prague, Czech Republic | UIM MotoSurf World Championship 2026 – Round 2 Cypriot rider Mike Michaelides closed out the Czech GP at Lake Hostivař with 6th place in the Elite Men final and 6th overall for the round, clawing back on Sunday most of what Saturday's disqualification had cost him. The 18-year-old rider for Seawolf Watersports / FORCE8SPORTS entered the final from 9th in the heats standings and finished sixth…

Cypriot athlete Mike Michaelides delivered a remarkable performance in the opening round of the UIM MotoSurf World Championship 2026, held at Bilak Bay in Çeşme, Turkey, as part of the Grand Prix "My35 Club Turkish Style." The Cypriot champion — who held the Stock World Champion title in 2025 — stepped up to the Elite class this year, and immediately showed he belongs there. From Stock to Elite Michaelides is…

The world champion from Limassol makes his debut in the top category of the UIM MotoSurf World Championship UIM MotoSurf Grand Prix Türkiye, 12–14 June 2026 LIMASSOL, Cyprus – 10 June 2026 – Cypriot athlete Mike Michaelides is set to compete in the first race of the 2026 UIM MotoSurf World Championship season, to be held in Turkey from 12 to 14 June 2026. This race marks the official season opener,…

Fresh off an incredible 2025 season that saw him crowned Motosurf World Champion, Mike Michaelides is already setting his sights on a new and demanding challenge. In a bold move that signals both confidence and ambition, Michaelides has officially announced his transition to the Elite class for the 2026 season. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NwVkMWmPwJs After dominating the competition and establishing himself at the very top of the sport, the step up comes as…

MOTOSURF | UIM ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY – ΜΟΝΑCΟ 2026 Mike Michaelides: The Cypriot World Champion Was Officially Honored in the Heart of Monaco Monaco, March 7, 2026 In an atmosphere of grandeur and recognition, Mike Michaelides once again found himself at the center of the international motorsport scene. The Cypriot MotoSurf World Champion 2025 attended the official annual UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) Awards Ceremony held in Monaco on March 7,…

Jetsurfing is one of the most impressive yet demanding extreme water sports, a sport that remains relatively unknown and underrated in Cyprus, despite its high level and international appeal. Riders compete on motorized surfboards with a built-in gasoline or electric engine, which can reach speeds of 55–60 km/h. The races are held on specially designed tracks with curves and straights, testing the balance, control, endurance, and reflexes of the athletes…

At just 18 years old, Cypriot rider Mike Michaelides has etched his name at the pinnacle of MotoSurf. Racing under SeaWolf Watersports / Force8Sports with Motosurf number #22, he has had a breakout season in 2025, culminating in a dramatic and hard-fought victory at the Macao Grand Prix, where he defended the title he claimed the previous year. Based in Limassol, Cyprus, he competes for the SeaWolf Watersports / Force8Sports…