Team Singapore Indoor Skydiving Set for World Championships with Powerhouse Lineup and Return of Kyra Poh from Injury
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Kyra Poh and Choo Yi Xuan reunite as legendary duo "Team Firefly" after five-year hiatus
Singapore, April 15, 2025 – Singapore's indoor skydiving team is set to make a powerful statement at the upcoming 5th FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships in Charleroi, Belgium (25 - 27 April 2025), with a formidable lineup featuring the highly anticipated return of Red Bull athlete Kyra Poh after a year-long injury hiatus.
In an exciting development for fans of the sport, Kyra will partner longtime flying partner Choo Yi Xuan to reform their legendary "Team Firefly" duo, which last competed together in 2018. They are the longest two-way partnership in the sport, having first flown as 10 and 11 year-olds in 2012, made history by claiming gold at the 2018 World Cup of Indoor Skydiving in Bahrain and are eager to reclaim their position at the pinnacle of the sport.
"Coming back from injury has been a challenging journey, but I'm beyond excited to not only return to competition but to reunite with Yi Xuan," said Kyra Poh. "We have such a deep connection in the air, and it feels like we've never been apart. Our goal is to show the world that Team Firefly is stronger than ever."
Choo Yi Xuan added, "Resuming our decade-long partnership feels incredible. The chemistry we built over years of flying together doesn't disappear, and we're ready to take on the world once again. The anticipation of competing at the highest level again as Team Firefly has reignited our passion for the sport."
Kai Minejima-Lee Looks to Extend Dominance
The team's prospects are further strengthened by reigning World Cup Freestyle Open Champion Kai Minejima-Lee, who at just 15 years old has established himself as the sport's premier athlete.
After making history as the youngest-ever World Cup open category champion in 2024, Minejima-Lee enters the World Championships as a hot favourite.
His stellar 2024 season saw him amass an extraordinary 17 medals across multiple competitions, including 10 gold medals. In late 2024, he dominated the European circuit, earning the distinction of being the most-bemedalled athlete at both the FlySpot Polish Open and LuxFly Open, with eleven medals across these two competitions alone.
"The past year has shown what we're capable of as a team," said Minejima-Lee. "Winning the World Cup was incredible, and the World Championships is another summit of our sport. I'm focused on delivering my best performance and continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible in freestyle."
New Category: Solo Speed
The 2025 World Championships will also feature the introduction of Solo Speed races for the first time in competition history. Singapore will be strongly represented with Kai Minejima-Lee competing in the Open category and Vera Poh in the Junior category. Both athletes have consistently topped this category in regional European competitions.
Freestyle Open Debut for Jordan Lee
In another exciting development, Jordan Lee, who has previously excelled in speed events, will make his debut in the Freestyle Open category. The 20-year-old athlete, who recently claimed gold medals at the Western Australian State Championships in both Solo Speed and VFS Intermediate categories, brings fresh talent to Singapore's already impressive
roster.
Powerful Quartet in Dynamic Events
One of the most anticipated events will see the formation of a powerhouse quartet featuring Kyra Poh, Choo Yi Xuan, Kai Minejima-Lee, and Vera Poh competing in the 4-Way Dynamic category. This formidable team combines the experience of Poh and Choo with the youthful dynamism of Minejima-Lee and Vera Poh, creating what could be one of the most technically accomplished groups in the competition.
The quartet had been set to take on world competitions before Kyra's untimely injury at the start of 2024, and their reunion promises to deliver spectacular performances.
Team Singapore World Championships Lineup
4-Way Dynamic
- Kyra Poh, Choo Yi Xuan, Kai Minejima-Lee, Vera Poh
2-Way Dynamic
- Kyra Poh, Choo Yi Xuan
Solo Freestyle Open
- Kai Minejima-Lee
- Jordan Lee
Solo Speed Open
- Kai Minejima-Lee
Solo Speed Junior
- Vera Poh
"The depth of talent in this team is extraordinary," said Lawrence Koh, CEO of iFly Singapore, "From our experienced veterans to our younger athletes, we have competitors capable of medaling in every discipline. The reintroduction of Kyra into the mix, especially alongside Yi Xuan, gives us tactical options and combinations that few other nations can
match."
The World Championships of Indoor Skydiving will bring together the elite of the sport from around the globe, with Team Singapore aiming to build upon their remarkable momentum from the past year and cement their position as a dominant force in indoor skydiving. #TeamSingapore #IndoorSkyDiving