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Ecuador confirmed its team for the 2026 Pan American surfing games, which will take place between April 24 and May 3 on the waves of Playa Venao, Panama, the federation itself reported on its Instagram.

“Ecuador arrives with a high-level team, led by Alex Suárez, the current Pan American champion in the Open men's category, who will seek to defend his title,” the statement said.

They add: “A powerful team that travels with the hope of upholding the name of Ecuador and positioning itself among the top 5 countries on the continent.”

The Ecuadorians have a lot of experience and also youth, with Mimi Barona, the current ALAS champion Mimi Barona, the revelation of 2025, Bruce Burgos, among others.

The team placed tenth in the 2025 edition of the event that took place in Guatemala.

Below the team

Open Ladies
Mimi Barona
Genesis Borja
Wendy Velásquez

Open Men
Alex Suarez
Bruce Burgos
Maxi Saenz

Longboard Men
José Loor
Angelo Franco

Ladies Longboard
Fanny Villao

Men's Bodyboarding
Giovanni Villamar
Anthony Gilces

Bodyboard Ladies
Susana Barrezueta

SUP Men
Julio Hidalgo
Carlos Gómez

SUP Ladies
Xiomara Bowen