Thomás Rovira before entering the competition - Via Instagram Family members and close friends of the Colombian athlete have launched a solidarity campaign to support his recovery after the accident he suffered during the Bodyboard World Championship held in Itacoatiara, Brazil, on May 23. According to information shared by his partner, Luiza, the rider suffered a lumbar injury with spinal cord compression and had to undergo decompression surgery in an attempt to restore move

Itacoatiara Pro 2026 venue - Jimmy Brown From May 22 to 31, Brazil once again brings together the elite of international bodyboarding in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, as part of the third stop of the IBC World Tour Bodyboarding Circuit. Itacoatiara is famous for its power, speed, and heavy shorebreak, characteristics that have historically turned this tour stop into a true challenge for competitors, while also being recognized as one of the most important events on the internation

The mystique of La Punta at Cavancha Beach came alive once again with the opening event of the regional Mar de Campeones circuit, a championship that every year brings together a large part of northern Chile’s bodyboarding scene. In the middle of that atmosphere, Queen Of The Wave riders Viviana Araya and Paloma Freyggang once again left their mark in the water during an intense day on the beaches of Iquique. The event, organized by the Local Bodyboard Sports Association of I

Open Men category finalists The Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival 2026 came to an end after several days of competition at Nilda Point, bringing together some of the most important riders on the world tour in a new edition of the championship held in northern Chile. In the Men Division category, South African rider Tristan Roberts claimed the title after a solid performance on finals day, capping off a week where he was one of the most consistent competitors of the event. Trista

Flags at the ABF venue With perfect ramps for aerial maneuvers and critical sections near the rocks, competitors raised the level while fighting for a place in the decisive rounds of the championship. After several days marked by solid performances at La Nilda, the riders who advanced to Open Men Round 5 officially secured their spots among the world’s Top 24 at the second stop of the IBC World Tour. In addition, the Dropknee semifinalists were confirmed in the division’s onl