Who is Airton Cozzolino?

Airton Cozzolino is a wave and strapless kitesurfer described by the GKA as a six-time world champion.

Which disciplines does Airton Cozzolino compete in?

According to the cited sources, Airton Cozzolino competes in Wave, Strapless Freestyle.

Which brands does Airton Cozzolino ride for?

The cited sources currently link him to GONG, SunGod; relationship details await admin verification.

KSO Athlete Profile

Airton Cozzolino

Italy

Wave / StraplessStrapless

GONG ·SunGod

Country

Italy

Main discipline

Wave / Strapless

Current brands

GONG, SunGod

About

Cozzolino was the 2023 Kite-Surf World Champion and won the 2024 Cape Verde World Cup, then finished the 2025 season ranked 2nd with 2450 points after Pedro Matos ended his title hopes in their Taiba Round 3 clash. He opened 2026 with a standout Round 1 heat win over Luke Atkinson at Ponta Preta.

He joined the GONG team in April 2024 after years with Duotone, riding the Elips kite with Lethal and Atomic boards and the FeelX bar, and is also a SunGod Pro Athlete. SunGod traces his path from skim and surf on the beaches of Sal to the top of the sport.

Achievements

2026
GKA Ponta Preta - Round 1 heat win vs Luke Atkinson
GKA Kite World Tour · Round 1 win · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2025
GKA Kite-Surf World Ranking - 2nd (2450 pts)
GKA Kite World Tour · 2nd · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2024
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde - Winner
GKA Kite World Tour · 1st · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2023
GKA Kite-Surf World Champion
GKA Kite World Tour · World Champion · Wave / Strapless
Proof

Brands & Sponsors

Current

GONG

Team rider2024

Official GONG team announcement April 2024; featured as 'GONG team rider' in the brand's 2025 gear guide.

SunGod

Gear sponsor

Listed as 'SunGod Pro Athlete' on SunGod's team page (eyewear).

Past

Duotone

Past sponsor2024

Long-time Duotone rider with an athlete page; moved to GONG in April 2024.

Gear setup

Personal setup shared by the rider. Always choose gear based on your own level, weight and local conditions.

Kite

GONG · Elips

Quoted: 'The Elips gives me exactly what I want in the waves'.

Source

Board

GONG · Lethal FSP 2X

Shown riding Lethal and Atomic boards in GONG's 2025 gear feature.

Source

Bar

GONG · FeelX

Rides the FeelX bar per GONG's 2025 gear feature.

Source

Riding styles

Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Airton Cozzolino?: Airton Cozzolino is a wave and strapless kitesurfer described by the GKA as a six-time world champion.
Which disciplines does Airton Cozzolino compete in?: According to the cited sources, Airton Cozzolino competes in Wave, Strapless Freestyle.
Which brands does Airton Cozzolino ride for?: The cited sources currently link him to GONG, SunGod; relationship details await admin verification.

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