Three Riders from Iquique Remain in the Frontón King

Matías Díaz advanced directly to Round 6 of the Open category, while Agustín Figueroa will compete in the repechage. In Junior Men, Martín Fischer is the only Chilean still in contention following Cristóbal Tobar’s elimination in the quarterfinals.

Chilean riders continue to make their mark at the 2026 Frontón King. In the Open category, Matías Díaz secured first place in his Round 4 heat with a total score of 13.25 points, earning direct qualification to Round 6.

In this heat, the Chilean rider competed against Uri Valadao, the 2025 world champion, who finished in third place behind Benjy Oliver, who took second, while Daniel Quintana placed fourth.

Matias Díaz passed his heat first. IBC : Frontón King

Meanwhile, Agustín Figueroa scored 9.30 points in Round 4, placing fourth in his heat. The heat was led by French rider Pierre-Louis Costes, a two-time world champion, followed by Peruvians Lucciano Campos and Fabio Saavedra, in second and third place, respectively.

As a result, Figueroa will compete in Round 5 of the repechage, where he will face Daniel Quintana, Miguel Rodríguez and Gabriel Mendoza. The Chilean rider will aim to advance through this heat to remain in contention and continue progressing in the championship.

Agustín Figueroa in the water. Frontón King :

In the Junior Men category, Chileans Cristóbal Tobar and Martín Fischer reached the quarterfinals, where challenging ocean conditions shaped the competition. Tobar faced Italian rider Louka Zaninotto, the 2025 junior world champion. However, Tobar’s score of 8.50 points fell short of his opponent’s 11.00, resulting in his elimination.

After one additional heat was held, the organizers decided to suspend the remaining heats due to ocean conditions. As a result, Martín Fischer remains the only Chilean competing in Junior Men and is awaiting his heat against Mael Martínez. The matchup could take place on Wednesday, October 28, subject to ocean conditions and the event schedule.

Quarterfinals bracket in Junior Men. IBC : Frontón King

The three riders from Iquique continue to represent Chile at one of the leading international bodyboarding events, aiming to advance further in their respective categories.