Donato Freens extends his lead in the men’s overall standings, while Alba Frey takes the lead in the women’s ranking ahead of the circuit’s return to Isla Cristina, Huelva, in September
The 2026 European SUP League has updated its official ranking following the ODRA SUP CUP, the fourth event of the season, held in Rybnik, Poland. The new standings include the results accumulated in Santa Pola, Taranto, Zurich and Poland, bringing the first major competitive phase of the season to a close ahead of the summer break.
The Overall Open ranking combines the points earned across the circuit’s three official disciplines, with a weighting of 40% for the Technical Race, 30% for Long Distance and 30% for Sprint. All age divisions compete together within the overall Open classification. In Poland, where the Technical Race and Sprint competitions were held, the results produced several important changes at the top of the standings.
Donato Freens extends his lead as Sergio Cantoral moves into second place
In the men’s Open category, Dutch athlete Donato Freens strengthens his position at the top of the standings with 2,501 points. His victory in the Technical Race and second place in the Sprint in Poland once again demonstrated his consistency and ability to perform across different racing formats.
Spain’s Sergio Cantoral produced one of the most significant moves in the updated ranking. After finishing second in the Technical Race and winning the 200-metre Sprint, he moves into second place overall with 1,940 points.
Filippo Mercuriali occupies third position with 1,869 points. The Italian athlete added valuable points in both disciplines in Rybnik, finishing fourth in the Technical Race and third in the Sprint, keeping himself firmly involved in the battle for the leading positions.
Young Spanish athlete Rubén Cantoral moves up to fourth place with 1,474 points, following his third-place finish in the Technical Race and fourth position in the Sprint. Aarón Sánchez, one of the leading performers at the previous event in Zurich, completes the Top 5 with 1,352 points.
Men’s Overall Open Top 5
| 1 | Donato Freens | 2,501 points |
| 2 | Sergio Cantoral | 1,940 points |
| 3 | Filippo Mercuriali | 1,869 points |
| 4 | Rubén Cantoral | 1,474 points |
| 5 | Aarón Sánchez | 1,352 points |
Alba Frey takes the lead in the women’s standings
In the women’s Open category, Alba Alonso Frey moves to the top of the ranking with 2,151 points. The Spanish athlete completed a perfect weekend in Poland, winning both the Technical Race and the Sprint and collecting the maximum number of points available from the two official disciplines.
Fellow Spanish athlete Nuria Chiquero climbs into second place with 1,656 points. Her two runner-up finishes in Rybnik confirm her outstanding consistency and establish her as one of the main contenders for the overall title.
Italy’s Cecilia Pampinella, who led the standings after Taranto, now occupies third place with 1,302 points, followed by her compatriot Sveva Sabato, who sits fourth with 1,222 points. Spain’s Espe Barreras completes the Top 5 with 1,187 points, maintaining a close battle with Bianca Toncelli and the other athletes in pursuit.
Women’s Overall Open Top 5
| 1 | Alba Alonso Frey | 2,151 points |
| 2 | Nuria Chiquero | 1,656 points |
| 3 | Cecilia Pampinella | 1,302 points |
| 4 | Sveva Sabato | 1,222 points |
| 5 | Espe Barreras | 1,187 points |
The circuit enters its decisive phase
The standings after Poland underline the importance of regular participation and consistent performances throughout the season. With four events completed, the points gaps are beginning to become significant, although the battle for the leading positions remains open ahead of the final two stops on the calendar.
The presence of established international athletes alongside a new generation of riders also highlights the growing competitive depth of the European SUP League. The performances of Rubén Cantoral and Nuria Chiquero, both competing in junior age categories, demonstrate the increasingly important role played by young talent within the Overall Open standings.
The complete rankings and the individual results of every athlete are available through the European SUP League’s official ranking platform.
Isla Cristina will open the final stage of the season in September
Following the summer break, the European SUP League will return with the European SUP Race Isla Cristina, taking place from 4 to 6 September at Playa Central in Isla Cristina, Huelva.
The official competition will be held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September. The programme includes a 200-metre Sprint and a Technical Race, with a total of €6,000 in prize money distributed between the two disciplines. It will be the fifth stop of the season and the first appearance of Isla Cristina and the Costa de la Luz as hosts of the European circuit.
The Huelva event will launch an especially intense final phase of the championship. Just one week later, the athletes will travel to Sesimbra, Portugal, for the sixth and final event of the calendar. With the overall titles still to be decided, every point earned in Isla Cristina could prove decisive in determining the 2026 European SUP League champions.