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Namika Yamashita Claims Her First World Title
The Japanese rider advanced to the quarterfinals and secured the IBC World Tour crown after a season highlighted by victories in the Maldives and Sintra. Namika Yamashita wrote a new chapter in the history of Japanese bodyboarding by being crowned 2026 IBC World Tour Open Women's World Champion, bringing an end to a season in which she remained at the top of the rankings and confirmed her position among the discipline's leading riders. Namika Yamashita celebrates her first IB
Juano
11 hours ago2 min read


The Return of the Bodyboard Queen
10 years later, Alexandra Rinder makes a major comeback winning the World Champion title again

Oliver Tijerino
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