Satu Mare Kayak SMile athletes participated on July 15 at the first edition of the Voința Cup - Extreme Kayak Slalom, held in Arad. More than 40 participants from three sports clubs (CSS Gloria Arad, Voința Arad and Kayak SMile) competed in three disciplines: Kayak Slalom and Kayak Cross- Olympic sports- and StandUP Paddle. The team, led by coach Ionuț Stancovici, consisted of 11 athletes who won 10 medals for water sports in Satu Mare. "We are always happy to participate in kayak competitions where we compete alongside athletes from other clubs. Only then can we test our level of preparation and see where and what needs to be improved. I congratulate all those who were part of our team, whether they climbed the podium or not. Every competition is an extra experience. Thanks to the Satu Mare County Council for supporting us and allowing us to participate in this competition" - declared Ionuț Stancovici, president of the Kayak SMile Association. Results achieved by Kayak SMile athletes The athletes trained by Ionuț Stancovici climbed the podium 10 times at the competition in Arad and obtained three first places, five second places, and two third places. Kayak Slalom U18 M 1st place - Patrick Kozma 2nd place - Luca Batori 3rd place - Dan Corodan Kayak Slalom U18 F 1st place - Alexandra Hoban Kayak Slalom Seniors M 1st place - Matteo Olar Kayak Slalom Seniors F 2nd place - Alexandra Hoban Kayak Cross Open 2nd place - Dan Corodan 3rd place - Luca Batori StandUP Paddle M 2nd place - Patrick Kozma StandUP Paddle F 2nd place - Alexandra Hoban The competition was organized by the Sports Club Association "Voința Arad". The tournament is part of the funding project "Promoting Satu Mare water sports in national competitions" and is funded by Satu Mare County - the County Council. About Kayak SMile