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French Surfing Federation calls for "access to the ocean" when lockdown relaxed

By Neil Shefferd

The French Surfing Federation (FFSurf) has called on the country's Government to allow "access to the ocean" when it relaxes its national lockdown.

ISA conducting online judging and officiating courses during pandemic

By Michael Pavitt

International Surfing Association (ISA) is offering online judging and officiating courses during the coronavirus pandemic.

ISA World Surfing Games postponed until further notice

By Nancy Gillen

The International Surfing Association (ISA) have postponed the World Surfing Games in El Salvador until further notice.

"No frustration" for ISA President Aguerre as surfing's Olympic debut is postponed

By Nancy Gillen

International Surfing Association (ISA) President Fernando Aguerre claimed there was "no frustration whatsoever" after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed.

ISA postpone World Surfing Games in El Salvador

By Michael Houston

The International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games, scheduled to take place in El Salvador, have been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

ISA President Aguerre urges surfers to stay at home during coronavirus crisis

By Nancy Gillen

International Surfing Association (ISA) President Fernando Aguerre has urged surfers to "not go out and to stay at home" during the coronavirus crisis.

Spain win first team title as ISA World Para Surfing Championships conclude

By Dan Palmer

Spain won the team title for the first time as the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Para Surfing Championships reached their conclusion in La Jolla in California.

Brazilians hit form on opening day of ISA World Para Surfing Championships

By Dan Palmer

Brazilians started strongly on the opening day of the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Para Surfing Championships in La Jolla in California.

Record-breaking number of athletes set to compete at ISA World Para Surfing Championships

By Daniel Etchells

Nearly 150 athletes from 22 countries are set to compete at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Para Surfing Championships, due to open in La Jolla in California tomorrow, surpassing the record of 120 that was set in 2018.

Exclusive: ANOC and ISA confirm postponed World Beach Games surfing event will not take place

By Michael Pavitt

A separate surfing competition associated with the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games will not be held, organisers have confirmed to insidethegames.

El Salvador selected to host historic World Surfing Games in 2020

By Daniel Etchells

El Salvador has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2020 World Surfing Games.

New-style World Para Surfing Championship designed to help Paralympic bid

By Mike Rowbottom

The 2020 World Para Surfing Championship are set to take place in La Jolla in California from March 11 to 15 with the new title partnership of AmpSurf and Paralympics-friendly innovations, the International Surfing Association (ISA) has announced.

Four-time world champion Moore named on American surf team for Tokyo 2020

By Nancy Gillen

Four-time world champion Carissa Moore has been officially named on the United States surf team for next year's Olympic Games alongside three team-mates.

Ferreira clinches World Surf League crown but Olympic hopes of legend Slater dashed

By Michael Pavitt

Brazil’s Italo Ferreira secured his maiden World Surf League title to earn a Tokyo 2020 berth, while United States’ surfing legend Kelly Slater missed out on an Olympic place when the sport will make its debut in the Games.

World Surf League medallists say Lacanau/Bordeaux bid is ideal for Paris 2024 surfing

By Mike Rowbottom

Former World Surf League (WSL) medallists have spoken up in favour of the Lacanau/Bordeaux bid to hold the Paris 2024 surfing competition.

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Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.

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