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Kiteboarding boss will select the Italian surfers for Tokyo 2020

The surfing team that will represent Italy in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be chosen by the Italian Waterskiing and Wakeboard Federation (FISW). The Italian surfing scene is living its own soap opera moment. In an unprecedented move, the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) has designated FISW to proceed with the selection of the […]

Wavegarden Scotland wants a surf pool in Edinburgh

Scotland wants a Wavegarden. The artificial wave technology might be heading to Ratho, near Edinburgh. The capital city of Scotland is sometimes blessed by North Sea swells but, this time, the waves are coming from an inland source. A disused quarry located near Ratho could be the perfect spot for the surf pool powered by […]

ISA teams up with lifesavers

The International Surfing Association (ISA) will work with the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) to establish standard water safety course and certificate for surf and stand-up paddleboard instructors and coaches. The world governing body for the sport of surfing teamed up with ILS to design the International Surf and SUP Instructor Aquatic Rescue and Safety […]

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Surfing and skateboarding shortlisted for Tokyo 2020

Softball, bowling, karate, roller sports (includes skateboarding), climbing, surfing and wushu. These eight sports have been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Japan. The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee announced the names of the eight IOC-recognised International Federations (IFs) that may get their sport showcased at the Games of the XXXII […]

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Nepal and Bangladesh join the International Surfing Association

Nepal and Bangladesh have joined the International Surfing Association (ISA), as the sport’s governing body intensifies its expansion to the Asian continent. They’re the 90th and 91st member nations of ISA, respectively. Nepal may be a landlocked country, but its stand up paddle community is growing every month. The Marshyangdi mountain river is the perfect […]

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