Singapore’s Kai Minejima-Lee, 16, sweeps 4 golds at Polish Open of Indoor Skydiving
Kai Minejima‑Lee
At just 16 years of age, Singaporean indoor-skydiving prodigy Kai Minejima-Lee has added a sparkling chapter to his already distinguished rising career by sweeping four gold medals at the FlySpot Polish Open of Indoor Skydiving (23–25 October 2025) in Katowice, Poland.
The triumph confirms his status as one of the sport’s global leaders—even at such a young age. (The Straits Times)
The Big Win
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Kai claimed gold in all four categories he entered at the Polish Open: Solo Speed, Freestyle Open, Dynamic 2-Way, and Dynamic 4-Way. (The Straits Times)
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The field was deep: 232 competitors from 22 countries. (The Straits Times)
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In the Freestyle Open, Kai scored 71.5 points, ahead of France’s Flavien Poulenard (69.7) and Jeremie Andriamanantena (67.2). (The Straits Times)
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In Solo Speed, he prevailed over a 26-strong field, finishing ahead of France’s Adrien Gallot and Finland’s Jere Byman. (The Straits Times)
Kai described the experience:
“Winning gold in every event I entered is incredibly special… the competition was fierce…
While I’m grateful for the individual achievements, these victories are really a team effort.” (The Straits Times)
A Quick Profile
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Kai is Singapore-based, homeschooled to allow flexible training and international travel. (The Straits Times)
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He has a mixed heritage (Singaporean father, Japanese mother) and is multilingual (English, Mandarin, Japanese, learning French). (The Straits Times)
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He began indoor skydiving when he was very young; his interest sparked at age 3 and by age 7 he first entered a wind tunnel. (The Straits Times)
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In April 2024, at 15, he became the youngest ever open-category champion in the FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving by winning the Solo Freestyle Open title. (The Straits Times)
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In mid-2025 he was honoured as Singapore’s “Sportsboy of the Year” for his 2024 achievements (16 medals across events). (afs.org.sg)
Why This Sweep Matters
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Multi-discipline mastery: Winning across four very different events—solo speed (pure velocity/precision), freestyle (choreographed movement), and team dynamic 2-way & 4-way (synchronisation and complexity)—shows Kai’s versatility.
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Global field: Competing against elite athletes from more established indoor-skydiving nations, Kai’s dominance indicates Singapore’s growing strength in the sport.
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Momentum building: With this win under his belt, Kai enters upcoming competitions (such as the FAI World Cup in Marseille in April 2026) with serious confidence. (The Straits Times)
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Inspiring a new sport: Indoor skydiving is still a niche discipline compared to mainstream sports; performances like Kai’s help raise its profile globally and in Southeast Asia.
What Comes Next
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Kai will next compete at the FAI World Cup in Marseille, France, in April 2026, building on his Polish Open win. (The Straits Times)
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He has set his sights not just on winning but on furthering the sport’s reach: from what I found, Kai said that while indoor skydiving is not yet an Olympic event, he hopes to push it toward greater recognition. (CNA)
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His training base is the facility iFly Singapore in Sentosa, which supports Singapore’s indoor skydiving programme. (The Straits Times)
Final Thoughts
At an age when many athletes are still finding their footing, Kai Minejima-Lee has already executed a clean sweep on the international stage.
His performance in Poland is less about a surprise win and more about fulfilment of promise: the hard work, the training, and the ambition.
For Singapore and for indoor skydiving, he is fast becoming a symbol of excellence.
