Canada has just been crowned world champion at the 2025 World Beach Ultimate Championships in the Great Grand Master Open division, held this past weekend on the stunning beaches of Portugal. Only a few hours after the final whistle, excitement is still buzzing across the entire Canadian ultimate community.
Final results for Canada at the 2025 World Beach Ultimate Championships in Portugal
🥇 GOLD MEDALS (CANADA)
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Master Women’s
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Great Grand Master Open
🥈 SILVER MEDALS (CANADA)
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Master Open
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Grand Master Women’s
🥉 BRONZE MEDALS (CANADA)
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Master Women’s
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Grand Master Mixed
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Grand Master Women’s
See the full Championship results
An intense final
The final in the Great Grand Master Open division, played just a few days ago, delivered an incredible show. Canada faced a strong and well-prepared opponent, making for a tight, physical, and spectacular match right until the very last possession.
Constant wind, deep-sand sprints, and the pressure of a packed natural stadium made every point crucial.
In the decisive moments, Team Canada imposed its style with:
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Aggressive and disciplined defense
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Strong aerial play despite the gusts
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A calm and confident attitude under pressure
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Impeccable offensive flow
The result: a clear final score that sealed Canada as the 2025 world champion.
A remarkable run throughout the tournament
The championship, organized by the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), brought together the world’s strongest nations.
Throughout the pool play and elimination rounds, Canada showed impressive form, overcoming:
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The United States
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Germany
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Spain
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Australia
Each game reinforced Canada’s reputation as one of the most complete and competitive nations in beach ultimate.
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What this victory means for Canadian ultimate
This fresh victory marks a historic moment for the country.
It rewards years of development in local clubs, elite programs, and junior pathways.
Social media is already exploding with congratulations from:
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Provincial associations
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Elite clubs
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Former Team Canada players
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Supporters around the world
Canada’s victory comes at a time when the sport is experiencing exponential growth, both in popularity and in level of play.
Inspiration for the next generation
Barely after the trophy was lifted, the community is already buzzing about the next challenges and emerging talent.
Coaches and local organizations expect a surge of interest in junior clubs and summer leagues.
Ultimate frisbee is rapidly growing in popularity in Québec
This world title arrives at a moment when ultimate frisbee is booming in Québec.
In recent years, local leagues have exploded in number, competitive clubs are attracting more and more athletes, and summer tournaments are selling out within hours.
Organizations such as Ultimate Québec, Ultimate Grand Montréal, the FQU, and regional leagues in Lévis, Sherbrooke, and Eastern Québec play a key role in this growth by making the sport accessible, dynamic, and safe for all ages.
Québec also stands out for:
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A strong culture of recreational and competitive tournaments
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The rise of junior programs across multiple regions
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Increased participation from women and families
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The creation of high-quality Québec-made equipment, including custom ultimate discs
With Canada’s victory in Portugal, everything suggests that interest in the sport will reach new heights this summer and in the years to come.
Glory to Ultimate Frisbee in Québec, across Canada, and around the world!