USA Surfing was once again recognized as the governing body of surfing in its country
This was determined by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee yesterday, Wednesday.
18 out of 58 CTs voted against the new classification
Considering those already qualified (like Tya), wildcards and 2025 members
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.
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?
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.
Disclosed ranking criteria: ISA increased quota to three surfers per country
CT and ISA WSG 2028 will be the events that provide the most qualifications; Asian, European, and Pan American Games will also offer spots; the universality quota remains in place.
Editorial: The new Olympic qualification criteria are brilliant
If it's officially confirmed... It becomes an eye-catcher at both the ISA and CT levels.
What's being said about where surfing in Los Angeles can be in 2028
Four well-analyzed options with their pros, cons and degree of probability according to DUKEsurf.com
Signatures are being collected to reverse the IOC decision and for Para Surfing to be part of LA 2028
And Kelly Slater supports them
There will be no surfing in Los Angeles 2028
“Of course, we are disappointed with this news, but as surfers, when we miss a wave, we turn and paddle with the same force for the next one,” said Fernando Aguerre.
