Dominique Charrier and Paulo Imbica - Tony D’Andrea / Itacoatiara Big Wave The duo claimed third place and delivered an outstanding performance in one of Brazil’s premier big wave competitions. The event was held in the Tow-In format, in which surfers use personal watercraft to gain speed and take on Itacoatiara’s powerful waves. Conditions were challenging, with waves reaching between three and four meters. During the semifinals, Dominique Charrier and Paulo Imbica scored a

Final scores of the Itacoatiara Pro 2026 - Via YouTube The Chilean celebrated a historic day by being crowned champion in Brazil after defeating South African Tristan Roberts in an exciting final held at one of the most challenging waves on the planet. The victory marks the greatest achievement of the Iquique rider’s career. After years competing on the world tour, Díaz earned his first win at an IBC World Tour event and reached the top of the podium in Brazil. Matías Díaz, c

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