ISA World Surfing Games 2025 Set to Showcase Top Talent in El salvador
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LA BOCANA,EL SUNZAL,EL SALVADOR – the world’s best surfers will converge on El Salvador September 3-15,2025,for the ISA World Surfing Games. This premier event, held at La Bocana and El Sunzal, serves as a crucial qualifying possibility for surfers aiming to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in los Angeles. The competition will feature both individual and team events,attracting athletes from across the globe.
The ISA World Surfing Games holds notable weight for athletes seeking Olympic qualification, with top performers earning valuable points toward their national Olympic teams. Beyond the Olympic pathway, the event provides a platform to showcase surfing’s rising stars and established champions, drawing a global audience and bolstering El Salvador’s growing reputation as a surfing destination.
Competition Schedule & Format
The 2025 schedule will span twelve days, beginning September 3rd and concluding September 15th. The competition format includes both individual and team standings. Surfers will compete in heats,progressing through elimination rounds until the finals determine medalists in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Specific daily schedules, including heat times and event updates, will be available on the official ISA website and Olympics.com.
Athletes to Watch
Several athletes are poised to make a significant impact at the 2025 Games. Representing Peru, Lucca Mesinas, the 2023 individual runner-up, returns as a strong contender. Compatriots Sol Aguirre (fifth in 2024), Alonso Correa, and Daniella Rosas will also represent Peru.
From Japan, Amuro Tsuzuki is expected to challenge for a medal, while France will be represented by Teresa Bonvalot. Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia and Frederico Morais of Brazil are also anticipated to be among the top performers.Yolanda Hopkins of the United States will also compete. The event will feature athletes from a diverse range of nations, including Argentina (RW), Belgium (BL), Chile (SH), Colombia (KN), Costa Rica (LC), Croatia (MF), Denmark (PM), Ecuador (VC), and many others.
How to Watch
Fans can follow all the action live on Olympics.com. Further broadcast details and streaming options will be announced closer to the event date. Real-time updates, results, and athlete profiles will also be available on the ISA’s official website and social media channels.
