UIM MotoSurf World Championship aiming to race in Slovakia in 2026 as the Champoinship and BDM GROUP Sign Memorandum of Understanding.
Macao, China, 24 November 2025 — The prestigious UIM MotoSurf World Championship and BDM GROUP have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic framework for hosting a future edition of the MotoSurf World Championship in the Slovak Republic.
The signing of the memorandum represents a significant step in expanding MotoSurf events in Central Europe and confirms Slovakia’s ambition to join the ranks of major host countries of international sporting events. With this act, BDM GROUP officially declares its interest in organizing one of the upcoming editions of the World Championship in Slovakia.
Under the established framework, both parties will jointly evaluate suitable locations, prepare the organizational infrastructure, and define a complete concept for executing the event. The partnership underscores their shared commitment to supporting sports development, technological innovation, sustainable solutions, and the growth of sports tourism in the Slovak region.
“We are excited to enter into cooperation with BDM GROUP,” said Martin Jančalek, Director of the UIM MotoSurf World Championship. “We are pleased to build upon the successful outcomes of the World Games 2025 in collaboration with Slovakia. Slovakia has always played a strategic role in the development of the MotoSurf discipline, and we expect that this partnership will further strengthen our presence in Central Europe. Special thanks go to the Slovak Powerboat Association and its president, Mr. Marián Jung, for his long-term support of the entire project.”
The importance of the partnership was also confirmed by the second contracting party. “Hosting the UIM MotoSurf World Championship in Slovakia represents an exceptional opportunity for developing sports infrastructure and promoting the country,” said Dušan Bánovský, CEO of BDM GROUP. “The memorandum is a continuation of nearly two years of constructive cooperation and creates a solid foundation for Slovakia to welcome a world-class sporting event.”
The signing of the memorandum opens a joint preparatory phase during which both organizations will further elaborate the technical, logistical, and operational requirements needed to execute the championship. The public will be informed about further steps continuously.