92% of the CT had agreed to boycott ISA events according to sources close to Stab
If this did not change the classification system, “sources close” to the media outlet stated
Teco Padaratz: “There needs to be more respect for the ISA”
“(The WSL) is a private company that tries to dictate the structure of a sport worldwide,” the former technical director and president of the Brazilian federation criticized the WSL.
Before the clash of dates, Brazil traveled to Punta Rocas with three world champions
With the WSL's announcement of the Philippines stage, it is unknown whether this will remain the case.
An important note regarding the team slots offered by WSG 26 and 27
They are not necessarily “extra slots” and this was clearly noted in the latest update of the criteria.
Editorial: The WSL has just shot itself in the foot
And the best surfers from major powers like Brazil, the United States, and Australia; the dumbest move in the league's history?
One small but important detail: The new dates coincide with the Peruvian World Surfing Games.
A couple of days after the CT slots were increased, the WSL announced the new date for the Punta Rocas event.
WPS: “We appreciate that the IOC and the ISA listened to the surfers”
The World Professional Surfers are celebrating the increase from five to eight CT surfers in the Olympic qualification.
Picklum clarified the classification criteria: "It's not that we've been completely ruled out."
“If you want the medal… Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I think that’s the attitude we need to adopt towards the new format,” he told an Australian media outlet.
Slater on the new criteria: “That’s crazy.”
Not very well informed, the greatest of all time expressed his opposition to the ranking criteria. “Maybe people will start boycotting it because they’ll think this is nonsense,” he declared.
Editorial: Of course the ISA acts in the best interests of the ISA; that's what it has to do.
The options are: That there is a big change for the good of world surfing thanks to the best in the world honoring their events, or that everything stays the same. Which is better?
18 out of 58 CTs voted against the new classification
Considering those already qualified (like Tya), wildcards and 2025 members
The exchange between Yago Dora and Manuel Selman
Two professionals, two points of view, exchanging ideas about the new Olympic qualification format
Analysis: CBS's signal "kills hopes"
He told the CTs to prepare for the World Surfing Games, making it clear that for them, nothing will change.
Lele Usuna: “It’s very difficult for everyone to agree with the new approach”
“In my opinion, it gives more opportunities to more surfers from all over the world by having more qualifying events,” said the two-time champion.
Justine Dupont: “I think the new system is more suitable”
“I am convinced that we will see the best surfers in the waves at Los Angeles 2028,” added the multiple world champion and head of the ISA athletes committee
Selman: “The Olympic Games were never designed to imitate professional leagues”
“First, they should inform themselves about the Olympic processes before considering it unfair,” the Chilean told the CTs, among other things.
Aguerre: “Elite surfers now have more options than ever to qualify”
"This guarantees the best of the best at that moment, not the best of the best a year ago," the official added.
WSL CEO spoke out against the new ranking
“We are deeply disappointed with the ISA and its complete lack of consultation during this process,” said Ryan Crosby.
A member of the CT has been VP of the ISA for over a year
Did Sally Fitzgibbons not consider the interests of her colleagues? Did the ISA turn its back on the CTs when they had one of their members as one of their top authorities throughout the entire process?
Editorial: It seems some CTs are afraid to compete in the ISAs
They claim to be the best competitive surfers on the planet, but they fear losing to emerging nations at the WSG.
Leo, Erin, Yago, Lakey, Luana, Caity and Chumbinho against the ranking system
So far, seven of the 48 surfers on the CT have negatively criticized the new format that is heading towards Los Angeles.
Lowers locals hope hosting LA 2028 will help improve beach erosion
And also that the Games' money be used to help bring sand back to the beach; organizers are aware of this but deny they will invest money in it.
