Deury Corniel wins the silver medal at the Surfari Mar Menor 2026
Dominican kitesurfer Deury Corniel has added a new success to his sports career after winning the silver medal in the Formula Kite category. The outstanding performance took place during the 27th edition of the Surfari Mar Menor, an event held from October 9 to 11 in Los Alcázares, Murcia, Spain.
Corniel, who represented the Dominican Republic as the only national athlete in the competition, measured his strength against high-level exponents from various nations in Europe and Central America. His technical ability allowed him to stand out in one of the most traditional water sports events in the region.
A high-caliber international scenario
The Surfari Mar Menor is recognized for annually convening specialists in disciplines such as windsurfing, wingfoiling, and the Olympic Formula Kite modality. In this 2026 edition, the competition brought together nearly 180 athletes, consolidating itself as a fundamental showcase for the growth and visibility of water sports on a global level.
This result reaffirms Corniel’s commitment to the development of Dominican kitesurfing and his ability to compete at the highest level, as he continues his preparation with his sights set on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Rising trajectory
With this new achievement, Deury Corniel ratifies his position as one of the most promising figures in the discipline. The athlete, who already has a gold medal in his history obtained at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games, continues to raise the prestige of Dominican sports abroad.
Obtaining this silver medal not only celebrates their individual talent, but also strengthens the Dominican Republic’s presence on the world’s most demanding aquatic stages, keeping expectations high for their performance in the upcoming Olympic cycles.
