The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed the names of five world surfing champions at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games.
The official list, released by ISA, also includes Santiago Muñiz (Argentina), Tia Blanco (Puerto Rico), Candice Appleby (USA), and Luiz Diniz (Brazil).
A total of 88 surfers will take on the waves of the Peruvian coast on July 29th when the
surf competitions begin on the Punta Rocas Beach.
The athletes qualified for
the Pan American Games through a process established by ISA and the Pan American Surf Association (PASA).
Peruvian delegation
Ten surfers will be responsible for defending the colors of the Inca country: Lucca Mesinas, Alonso Correa, Daniela Rosas, Melanie Giunta, Benoit Clemente, Maria Fernanda Reyes, Tamil Martino, Vania Torres, Itzel Delgado, and Giannisa Vecco.
Works kick off
After the official list was published, Lima 2019 organizers confirmed the beginning of refurbishment and adaptation works in Punta Negra district.
A High Performance Center (CAR) will be built to further enhance this discipline.
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Published: 2/15/2019