FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM)

Yuki Hashimoto, 18, from Japan won the gold medal in Drone Racing at The World Games in China today after a fast and furious final round of competition. 

Chun Yan Kwan (17) of Hong Kong, China won silver and MinJae Kim (17) from Korea won bronze. Fourth place went to Liechtenstein's Marvin Schäpper (19).

The skies above Raná, Czech Republic, provided the stage for the 2025 FAI F1E World Championship for Free Flight Slope Soaring Gliders, held from 11 to 15 August. Pilots from around the world gathered to test their skill and precision in one of Aeromodelling’s most demanding disciplines.

The competition featured both Senior and Junior categories. The Juniors enjoyed good weather and fair conditions, while the Seniors faced more demanding flying challenges. In both categories, champions rose to the occasion with outstanding performances.