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2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

Overview

The 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship was held in El Salvador at La Libertad Costa, including locations such as La Bocana and El Sunzal. The event was part of the ‘Surf City’ strategic initiative intended to promote tourism and economic development.

During the decisive stages of the competition, Australia held a strong position in the overall standings, with Brazil and the United States also maintaining key representatives in the final rounds.

By the conclusion of the championship, Australia secured the team title, marking its third consecutive overall victory. Individual highlights included 13-year-old Leihani Zoric becoming the youngest winner in the U18 girls' division, while Jet Morgan of the United States won the U18 boys' title. The tournament also featured historic podium finishes for athletes from the Netherlands, Brazil, and Argentina.

Entities

El Salvador · ISA World Junior Surfing Championship · Sol Borelli · International Surfing Association · ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Australia wins 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

    Australia won the team title at the 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador, fueled by a record-breaking U18 gold from 13-year-old Leihani Zoric.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    El Salvador hosts ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026

    The 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador approaches its finals, with Brazil and the US advancing key athletes while Australia leads the overall standings.

Sources

0223.com.ar · diariolahuella.com · eldiariodehoy.com · elsalvadorinenglish.com · fesurf.es · freesurfmagazine.com · infomiramar.com · lanoticiasv.com · olimpiadatododia.com.br · ondafuerteventura.es · record.xl.pt · ricosurf.com.br · sapo.pt · surfingaustralia.com · surfnews.jp