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TEAM FRANCE WINS HISTORIC GOLD MEDAL AT 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

26/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19535163
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September 25, 2016
TEAM FRANCE WINS HISTORIC GOLD MEDAL 
 
AT 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR 
 
SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
 
Team France celebrates their first time ever winning the ISA World Junior Team Champion Trophy. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

Individual Gold Medalists: USA's Caroline Marks (Girls U-16), France's Thomas Debierre (Boys U-16), Hawaii's Brisa Hennessy (Girls U-18) and Brazil's Weslley Dantas (Boys U-18)
 
After nine days of world-class competition in the Azores, Team France emerged victorious at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. The Team Gold Medal is the first for France in the history of the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship and the first in the Olympic Surfing era.
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September 25, 2016
TEAM FRANCE WINS HISTORIC GOLD MEDAL 
AT 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR 
SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Team France celebrates their first time ever winning the ISA World Junior Team Champion Trophy. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

Individual Gold Medalists: USA's Caroline Marks (Girls U-16), France's Thomas Debierre (Boys U-16), Hawaii's Brisa Hennessy (Girls U-18) and Brazil's Weslley Dantas (Boys U-18)
 
After nine days of world-class competition in the Azores, Team France emerged victorious at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. The Team Gold Medal is the first for France in the history of the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship and the first in the Olympic Surfing era.
TEAM FRANCE IN POSITION TO MAKE HISTORY ON FINAL DAY OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAM FRANCE IN POSITION TO MAKE HISTORY ON FINAL DAY OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

25/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19521002
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September 24, 2016
TEAM FRANCE IN POSITION TO MAKE HISTORY ON FINAL DAY OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD 
JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Team Hawaii celebrates winning the Gold Medal in the ISA Aloha Cup at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Team Hawaii wins first Junior Gold Medal of Olympic Surfing Era in 
 
On the penultimate day of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Team France surged into the lead, putting themselves in position to make history and win their first-ever Team Gold Medal in the competition. Team France, which had been closely trailing Team Australia for the past few days, finally overtook the lead on Day 8, with five competitors remaining for the Final Day of competition.
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September 24, 2016
TEAM FRANCE IN POSITION TO MAKE HISTORY ON FINAL DAY OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD 
JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Team Hawaii celebrates winning the Gold Medal in the ISA Aloha Cup at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Team Hawaii wins first Junior Gold Medal of Olympic Surfing Era in 
 
On the penultimate day of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Team France surged into the lead, putting themselves in position to make history and win their first-ever Team Gold Medal in the competition. Team France, which had been closely trailing Team Australia for the past few days, finally overtook the lead on Day 8, with five competitors remaining for the Final Day of competition.
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TEAM AUSTRALIA LEADS HEADING INTO FINAL WEEKEND AT 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAM AUSTRALIA LEADS HEADING INTO FINAL WEEKEND AT 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

25/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19520908
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September 23, 2016
TEAM AUSTRALIA LEADS HEADING INTO FINAL WEEKEND AT 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Brazil's Samuel Pupo launches an air in Round 4, but came up short due to an interference call. 
Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

 
Costa Rica, Japan, Hawaii and France qualify for 
ISA Aloha Cup Final on Saturday
 
With only the final weekend of competition remaining at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Team Australia maintained the lead that they had gained on Thursday. With six of their eight male competitors and all four of their female competitors still in the competition, they hold a slight lead ahead of second place France.
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WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO EARNING FIRST JUNIOR GOLD MEDALS IN OLYMPIC SURFING ERA

WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO EARNING FIRST JUNIOR GOLD MEDALS IN OLYMPIC SURFING ERA

23/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19499397

 
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September 22, 2016
WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO EARNING FIRST JUNIOR GOLD MEDALS IN OLYMPIC SURFING ERA
Hawaii's Kaulana Apo displays his powerful rail surfing en route to advancing to Round 5 of the U-18 Boys. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Team Australia Takes Sole Possession of First Place on Day 6 of 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
On the sixth day of competition at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the world's best junior surfers moved one step closer to earning the first Junior Gold Medals in the era of Olympic Surfing. The last of the double elimination Repechage Rounds were completed, leaving a path of intense single elimination Rounds to arrive to Sunday's Final.

 

 
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September 22, 2016
WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO EARNING FIRST JUNIOR GOLD MEDALS IN OLYMPIC SURFING ERA
Hawaii's Kaulana Apo displays his powerful rail surfing en route to advancing to Round 5 of the U-18 Boys. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Team Australia Takes Sole Possession of First Place on Day 6 of 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
On the sixth day of competition at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the world's best junior surfers moved one step closer to earning the first Junior Gold Medals in the era of Olympic Surfing. The last of the double elimination Repechage Rounds were completed, leaving a path of intense single elimination Rounds to arrive to Sunday's Final.
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EPIC CONDITIONS GREET WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS IN THE AZORES ON DAY 5 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

EPIC CONDITIONS GREET WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS IN THE AZORES ON DAY 5 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

22/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19485431

 
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September 21, 2016
EPIC CONDITIONS GREET WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS IN THE AZORES ON DAY 5 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Puerto Rico's Gabriel San Miguel finds a gaping barrel with the increased swell on Day 5 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Rezendes

 

Top five teams remain unscathed heading into final four days 
On the fifth day of competition at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the world's best junior surfers were greeted with epic conditions in the Azores. A large swell pounded the beach break of Praia do Monte Verde, rewarding the surfers who could read the unruly waves.
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September 21, 2016
EPIC CONDITIONS GREET WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS IN THE AZORES ON DAY 5 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Puerto Rico's Gabriel San Miguel finds a gaping barrel with the increased swell on Day 5 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Rezendes

 

Top five teams remain unscathed heading into final four days 
On the fifth day of competition at the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the world's best junior surfers were greeted with epic conditions in the Azores. A large swell pounded the beach break of Praia do Monte Verde, rewarding the surfers who could read the unruly waves.
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Top teams begin to emerge as event nears midpoint

Top teams begin to emerge as event nears midpoint

21/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19472944
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September 20, 2016
COMPETITION INTENSIFIES WITH REPECHAGE ROUNDS ON DAY 4 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
New Zealand's Jonas Tawharu hits the close out section, advancing onto Main Event Round 3 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

Top teams begin to emerge as event nears midpoint
On Day 4 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship the competition intensified as the international field of competitors navigated through 36 Repechage heats, looking for a route back into the Main Event.
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WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS CONTINUE TO IMPRESS ON DAY 3 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS CONTINUE TO IMPRESS ON DAY 3 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

21/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19472843

 
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September 19, 2016
WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS CONTINUE TO IMPRESS ON DAY 3 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
USA's Malia Osterkamp advances through her Repechage Round on Day 3 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

First Rounds of Repechage run in increased, but challenging swell at Praia do Monte Verde
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 19, 2016 - On the third day of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship the world's best junior surfers continued to impress with high performance Surfing in the Azores Islands.
The first Rounds of Repechage ran in increased swell on Monday, however Praia de Monte Verde presented the competitors with challenging conditions, forcing them to fine tune their strategies to find the waves with the highest scoring potential.
 
The day kicked off with Main Event Rounds in Boys U-18, Boys U-16, Girls U-18 and Girls U-16, advancing the girls into Round 3 and the Boys into Round 2. 
USA's Kade Madson (14.67) and Hawaii's Brisa Hennessey (15.17), were the stand out performers, earning respectively the highest male and female heat totals in the Main Event on the third day of competition.
 
Argentina's Abril Solis, who was unable to stay alive in the U-16 Girls Main Event, spoke after her Round 2 heat.
 
"I got some good waves in my heat. I was in second place the nearly the whole time, but I was passed in the dying seconds. Now I have to choose better waves with more scoring potential to keep advancing in the Repechage Rounds.
 
"I am super happy to be competing in this event for the second consecutive year, but I'm nervous at the same time. Every time I go out in the water it pumps me up to represent Argentina, getting rid of my nerves."
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September 19, 2016
WORLD'S BEST JUNIOR SURFERS CONTINUE TO IMPRESS ON DAY 3 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
USA's Malia Osterkamp advances through her Repechage Round on Day 3 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

First Rounds of Repechage run in increased, but challenging swell at Praia do Monte Verde
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 19, 2016 - On the third day of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship the world's best junior surfers continued to impress with high performance Surfing in the Azores Islands.
The first Rounds of Repechage ran in increased swell on Monday, however Praia de Monte Verde presented the competitors with challenging conditions, forcing them to fine tune their strategies to find the waves with the highest scoring potential.
 
The day kicked off with Main Event Rounds in Boys U-18, Boys U-16, Girls U-18 and Girls U-16, advancing the girls into Round 3 and the Boys into Round 2. 
USA's Kade Madson (14.67) and Hawaii's Brisa Hennessey (15.17), were the stand out performers, earning respectively the highest male and female heat totals in the Main Event on the third day of competition.
 
Argentina's Abril Solis, who was unable to stay alive in the U-16 Girls Main Event, spoke after her Round 2 heat.
 
"I got some good waves in my heat. I was in second place the nearly the whole time, but I was passed in the dying seconds. Now I have to choose better waves with more scoring potential to keep advancing in the Repechage Rounds.
 
"I am super happy to be competing in this event for the second consecutive year, but I'm nervous at the same time. Every time I go out in the water it pumps me up to represent Argentina, getting rid of my nerves."
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WOMEN TAKE TO THE WATER AND SHINE ON DAY 2 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

WOMEN TAKE TO THE WATER AND SHINE ON DAY 2 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

19/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19447028

 
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September 18, 2016
WOMEN TAKE TO THE WATER AND SHINE ON 
DAY 2 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR 
SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Team Barbados supports their female competitors as they joined the Boys in competition on Day 2 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

Challenging conditions shape competition at Praia do Monte Verde, competitors look ahead towards promising forecast
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 18, 2016 - On Day 2 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship the women got their first chance to take to the water in the competition, taking advantage of the clean morning conditions to shine in front of the international field of competitors.
Praia do Monte Verde presented challenging conditions that shaped the day of competition. Large tide swings, a dying swell and a brief afternoon storm front created less than ideal conditions, however a new swell that began to show in the afternoon and a promising forecast kept the competitors excited for the days to come.
Japan's Minami Nonaka was the standout performer, earning the highest heat score of the day with a two wave total of 17.93. Nonaka advanced to Round 2 of the Main Event along with Canada's Sanoa Olin, who finished second. Barbados' Olivia Warden was relegated to the Repechage Rounds where she will look to redeem herself and advance back into the Main Event which will start with single elimination in Round 3.
 
The 2015 Girls U-16 Gold Medalist, Summer Macedo (HAW), and USA's Caroline Marks, also stood out in the competition, marking respective heat totals of 17.50 and 16.67 in their Round 1 heats.
 
2014 ISA Scholarship recipient and representative of Team Germany, Lilly Von Treuenfels, spoke after narrowly advancing with second place in her Girls U-18 Round 1 heat.
 
"My heat was quite slow and the waves that came through where very small. My opponents were very good surfers, so I'm very happy to have passed. I am looking forward to better waves in the next rounds.
 
"Representing my country in international competitions is always an honor. We have a great team and we are proud to represent Germany. It would be an honor to all of us to compete in Tokyo 2020."
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September 18, 2016
WOMEN TAKE TO THE WATER AND SHINE ON 
DAY 2 OF 2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR 
SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Team Barbados supports their female competitors as they joined the Boys in competition on Day 2 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Miguel Rezendes

 

Challenging conditions shape competition at Praia do Monte Verde, competitors look ahead towards promising forecast
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 18, 2016 - On Day 2 of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship the women got their first chance to take to the water in the competition, taking advantage of the clean morning conditions to shine in front of the international field of competitors.
Praia do Monte Verde presented challenging conditions that shaped the day of competition. Large tide swings, a dying swell and a brief afternoon storm front created less than ideal conditions, however a new swell that began to show in the afternoon and a promising forecast kept the competitors excited for the days to come.
Japan's Minami Nonaka was the standout performer, earning the highest heat score of the day with a two wave total of 17.93. Nonaka advanced to Round 2 of the Main Event along with Canada's Sanoa Olin, who finished second. Barbados' Olivia Warden was relegated to the Repechage Rounds where she will look to redeem herself and advance back into the Main Event which will start with single elimination in Round 3.
 
The 2015 Girls U-16 Gold Medalist, Summer Macedo (HAW), and USA's Caroline Marks, also stood out in the competition, marking respective heat totals of 17.50 and 16.67 in their Round 1 heats.
 
2014 ISA Scholarship recipient and representative of Team Germany, Lilly Von Treuenfels, spoke after narrowly advancing with second place in her Girls U-18 Round 1 heat.
 
"My heat was quite slow and the waves that came through where very small. My opponents were very good surfers, so I'm very happy to have passed. I am looking forward to better waves in the next rounds.
 
"Representing my country in international competitions is always an honor. We have a great team and we are proud to represent Germany. It would be an honor to all of us to compete in Tokyo 2020."
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2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPEN IN THE AZORES

2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPEN IN THE AZORES

18/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19433732

 
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September 17, 2016
2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPEN 
IN THE AZORES
371 surfers from 39 National Surfing Teams attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the first edition in the era of Olympic Surfing. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Junior Boys kick off first heats of competition in Olympic era
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 17, 2016 - The 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship was officially declared open in the town of Ribeira Grande in the Azores, marking the largest gathering of junior surfers in the history of the event.
Following the Opening Ceremony, 12 heats of U-18 Boys and U-16 boys took to the water in each of the event's two podiums, kicking off the first edition of the competition in the era of Olympic Surfing.
In attendance at the Opening Ceremony were 371 athletes from 39 National Surfing Teams that travelled from around the world to compete for Gold Medals and represent their nation. Dignitaries present included Dr. Alexandre Gaudencio, the Mayor of Ribeira Grande, Vitor Fraga, Azores Secretary of Tourism and Transportation, and João Aranha, President of the Portuguese Surfing Federation.
The ceremony began with the Parade of Nations, as each National Surfing Team marched through the town of Ribeira Grande waving their national flags while echoing cheers through the town's narrow streets.
 
Upon arriving to the Opening Ceremony stage the Portuguese National Anthem greeted the international competitors.
 
Two members from each team participated in the Sands of the World Ceremony and took to the main stage pouring sand from their local beach into a container while waving their national flag. The Sands of the World Ceremony symbolizes the peaceful gathering nations of the world through surfing.
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September 17, 2016
2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPEN 
IN THE AZORES
371 surfers from 39 National Surfing Teams attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the first edition in the era of Olympic Surfing. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Junior Boys kick off first heats of competition in Olympic era
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 17, 2016 - The 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship was officially declared open in the town of Ribeira Grande in the Azores, marking the largest gathering of junior surfers in the history of the event.
Following the Opening Ceremony, 12 heats of U-18 Boys and U-16 boys took to the water in each of the event's two podiums, kicking off the first edition of the competition in the era of Olympic Surfing.
In attendance at the Opening Ceremony were 371 athletes from 39 National Surfing Teams that travelled from around the world to compete for Gold Medals and represent their nation. Dignitaries present included Dr. Alexandre Gaudencio, the Mayor of Ribeira Grande, Vitor Fraga, Azores Secretary of Tourism and Transportation, and João Aranha, President of the Portuguese Surfing Federation.
The ceremony began with the Parade of Nations, as each National Surfing Team marched through the town of Ribeira Grande waving their national flags while echoing cheers through the town's narrow streets.
 
Upon arriving to the Opening Ceremony stage the Portuguese National Anthem greeted the international competitors.
 
Two members from each team participated in the Sands of the World Ceremony and took to the main stage pouring sand from their local beach into a container while waving their national flag. The Sands of the World Ceremony symbolizes the peaceful gathering nations of the world through surfing.
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2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP SETS RECORD FOR PARTICIPATION, HIGHLIGHTS OLYMPIC HOPEFULS

2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP SETS RECORD FOR PARTICIPATION, HIGHLIGHTS OLYMPIC HOPEFULS

17/09/2016, International, Surfing, International Surfing Association, Article # 19428374

 
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September 16, 2016
2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP SETS RECORD FOR PARTICIPATION, HIGHLIGHTS OLYMPIC HOPEFULS
The international field of competitors have been greeted by solid waves during their free surf sessions prior to the start of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Opening Ceremony to inaugurate the competition on Saturday in 
Ribeira Grande, Azores
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 16, 2016 - The 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship has broken the record for largest number of athletes and countries participating in the event's 37-year history. 370 surfers hailing from 38 countries have arrived to compete in the Azores, shattering the previous record set at the 2015 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in Oceanside, California, which featured 322 surfers from 36 National Surfing Teams. 
With U-18 junior surfers competing, the Championship showcases the rising stars of the sport and represents an important stepping stone for athletes aspiring to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Some of the world's current top surfers started as ISA World Junior Champions for their national teams including the 2014 WSL Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA, 2010), Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW, 2014, 2013), Filipe Toledo (BRA, 2011), Tyler Wright (AUS, 2010, 2009), Alejo Muniz (BRA, 2008), Laura Enever (AUS, 2008), Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS, 2007), Julian Wilson (AUS, 2006), Owen Wright (AUS, 2006), Stephanie Gilmore (AUS, 2005, 2004), Matt Wilkinson (AUS, 2004) and Jordy Smith (RSA, 2003).
 
On Saturday morning the Opening Ceremony will inaugurate the competition in the quaint, coastal village of Ribeira Grande on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The National Delegations will participate in the traditional Parade of Nations and Sands of the World Ceremony, pouring sand from their local beaches into a container to symbolize the peaceful gathering of nations through Surfing.
 
The 39 teams that have confirmed their participation are: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sao Tome e Principe, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tahiti, Uruguay, USA and Wales.
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September 16, 2016
2016 VISSLA ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP SETS RECORD FOR PARTICIPATION, HIGHLIGHTS OLYMPIC HOPEFULS
The international field of competitors have been greeted by solid waves during their free surf sessions prior to the start of the 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

 

Opening Ceremony to inaugurate the competition on Saturday in 
Ribeira Grande, Azores
ATTENTION MEDIA: 
For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit: http://isaworlds.com/juniors/2016/en/media/
 
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, September 16, 2016 - The 2016 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship has broken the record for largest number of athletes and countries participating in the event's 37-year history. 370 surfers hailing from 38 countries have arrived to compete in the Azores, shattering the previous record set at the 2015 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in Oceanside, California, which featured 322 surfers from 36 National Surfing Teams. 
With U-18 junior surfers competing, the Championship showcases the rising stars of the sport and represents an important stepping stone for athletes aspiring to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Some of the world's current top surfers started as ISA World Junior Champions for their national teams including the 2014 WSL Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA, 2010), Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW, 2014, 2013), Filipe Toledo (BRA, 2011), Tyler Wright (AUS, 2010, 2009), Alejo Muniz (BRA, 2008), Laura Enever (AUS, 2008), Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS, 2007), Julian Wilson (AUS, 2006), Owen Wright (AUS, 2006), Stephanie Gilmore (AUS, 2005, 2004), Matt Wilkinson (AUS, 2004) and Jordy Smith (RSA, 2003).
 
On Saturday morning the Opening Ceremony will inaugurate the competition in the quaint, coastal village of Ribeira Grande on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The National Delegations will participate in the traditional Parade of Nations and Sands of the World Ceremony, pouring sand from their local beaches into a container to symbolize the peaceful gathering of nations through Surfing.
 
The 39 teams that have confirmed their participation are: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sao Tome e Principe, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tahiti, Uruguay, USA and Wales.
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