Mexico’s Jhony Corzo Crowned Men’s ISA World Champion at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, Joan Duru (FRA) wins Silver, Pedro Henrique (POR) Bronze, Jonathan González (ESP) Copper

Sunday May 28th, 2017

A historic week of competition at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France concluded on Sunday as an edition to go down in the record books. Mexico’s 18-year-old prodigy Jhony Corzo earned the Gold Medal in the Open Men’s Division, the first-ever individual Medal for Team Mexico that also propelled his team to their first Medal in history with the overall Copper.

France Wins Historic First-Ever Team World Championship at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

Saturday May 27th, 2017

Heading into the final day of the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, the ISA is pleased to officially announce that the host country Team France has made history and won their first-ever Team World Championship in the competition.

Team France Holds onto Commanding Lead Heading into Final Stretch of ISA World Surfing Games

Friday May 26th, 2017

Team France has continued their impressive performance at the ISA World Surfing Games and after six days of competition has held onto their lead that was built by the Women’s Gold and Silver Medal performances of Pauline Ado and Johanne Defay earlier this week. France is the last team with all male surfers remaining in the competition.

Three Days Remain to Crown First ISA World Champions in Olympic Cycle at ISA World Surfing Games

Thursday May 25th, 2017

Competition to resume with Open Men as swell expected to increase on Friday morning Just three days remain for the ISA World Surfing Games to crown the first ISA World Champions in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycle. Competition at Grande Plage is set to resume on Friday morning with Round 2 and 3 of the …
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Fierce Elimination Rounds Bring Open Men One Step Closer to Gold at the ISA World Surfing Games

Wednesday May 24th, 2017

Team France retain early lead in team rankings, look to build on Women’s medal performances ATTENTION MEDIA: For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/media/ To view full results, visit: http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/results/ Fiercely surfed elimination rounds ran on the fifth day of competition at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France. The Men completed …
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Opening Men’s Round at ISA World Surfing Games Demonstrates Explosive Growth and Universality of Surfing

Tuesday May 23rd, 2017

Newcomer nations Afghanistan, Greece, Senegal, China inspire on the fourth day of competition in Biarritz, France.
National flags and team camaraderie were on display on the fourth day of competition at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games. The record-breaking 47 competing nations showcased the universality and growth of the sport of Surfing.

Home Nation Heroes Victorious in Finals on Day 3 of ISA World Surfing Games, Pauline Ado and Johanne Defay Win Women’s Gold and Silver

Monday May 22nd, 2017

Costa Rica’s Leilani McGonagle earns Bronze, South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag earns Copper ATTENTION MEDIA: For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/media/ To view full results, visit: http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/results/ Team France put on a dominating performance at the Grande Plage on day 3 of the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz. Through …
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Star-studded Showdown Set for Women’s Finals at ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France

Monday May 22nd, 2017

Eight of the world’s best female surfers remain, making for thrilling semifinals on Monday morning ATTENTION MEDIA: For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/media/ View full results here: http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/results/ The second day of competition has set the stage for the Gold Medalist to be crowned at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, …
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Spectacular Opening Ceremony Kicks off Historic ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France

Sunday May 21st, 2017

Women display world-class talent in opening day of competition at Grande Plage ATTENTION MEDIA: For daily photos, video highlights and video news releases, visit http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/media/ Full results from Saturday’s competition: http://isaworlds.com/wsg/2017/en/results/ The 2017 ISA World Surfing Games were officially inaugurated by ISA President Fernando Aguerre at the Opening Ceremony here in Biarritz, France today. Thousands …
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47 Countries Prepared to Kick off Historic Edition of ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France

Friday May 19th, 2017

Jeremy Flores, Tom Curren, Mayor of Biarritz, dignitaries, and top athletes gather at official press conference Watch the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games live at www.isaworlds.com. The 2017 ISA World Surfing Games is set to kick off in historic fashion on Saturday May 20 in Biarritz, France. 245 surfers from a record-breaking 47 countries will …
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2017 ISA World Surfing Games Set to Put Surfing’s Global Growth on Display

Thursday May 18th, 2017

Record level of countries participating at 2017 edition in Biarritz, France The International Surfing Association’s (ISA) 2017 World Surfing Games, which is set to take place in Biarritz, France from May 20-28, will this year feature a record number of participating nations, as the Federation continues its global expansion following Olympic inclusion to Tokyo 2020. …
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10 Things that You Need to Know about the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

Wednesday May 17th, 2017

From May 20-28 the world’s best National Surfing Teams will unite in Biarritz, France to represent their nations and compete for Gold. Here are the 10 things that you need to know about the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games: 1. Biarritz The iconic surf city of Biarritz, located in France’s south west Basque County, will …
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Organizers Launch Innovative Mobile App Ahead of 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France

Monday May 15th, 2017

Click here to download the app on iOS or Android. With the support of the International Surfing Association (ISA), the French Surfing Federation (FFS) has unveiled a new, dedicated mobile application built specifically for the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, which will be held in Biarritz, France from 20-28 May. The app, available on both …
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Olympic Channel and International Surfing Association Sign Partnership in Advance of 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

Tuesday April 25th, 2017

MADRID and LA JOLLA – 25 April 2017 – The Olympic Channel and the International Surfing Association (ISA) today announced a cooperation agreement to collaborate on content. As part of the agreement, the Olympic Channel will live stream coverage from the upcoming 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, which take place 20-28 May, in Biarritz, France, …
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Pupo, Dantas Brothers, Flores, Defay and Other Top Pros Confirmed to Compete at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

Thursday March 30th, 2017

Home Team France and Surfing super-power Brazil have announced some of Surfing’s top professional talent to represent their nations and compete for Gold at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France. Brazil’s Miguel Pupo and Wiggolly Dantas and France’s Jeremy Flores, the 2009 ISA World Surfing Games Gold Medalist, and top ranked pro …
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2017 ISA World Surfing Games Official Promo Video

Monday March 27th, 2017

The world’s best National Surfing Teams are set to converge in Biarritz, France for the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games May 20-28.

Tom Curren Named Honorary Patron of 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

Friday March 10th, 2017

Nearly two months out from the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France, the International Surfing Association (ISA) and French Surfing Federation have announced that Tom Curren will be an Honorary Patron of this historic edition of the event. Curren, a legendary surfer from California who spent many years living in Biarritz, will be present …
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ISA Delighted With Preparation and Progress for 2017 World Surfing Games in Biarritz

Wednesday January 25th, 2017

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has expressed its high level of satisfaction as preparations continue to gather pace for the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games. The ISA remarked on the positive progress made by the local organizing committee following a site visit to the French coastal city of Biarritz, which will host the annual Surfing event. Taking place between 20th and 28th …
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Biarritz, France to Host 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

Monday September 19th, 2016

World’s best National Surfing Teams will come together to compete for Gold in the ISA’s flagship event The Azores Islands, Portugal – 19 September 2016 The International Surfing Association (ISA) has announced today that Biarritz, France will host the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, bringing the competition to Europe for the first time since 2008 …
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