World Title Contenders Take to Cloudbreak for Official Practice Session as WSL Finals Fiji Awaits Perfect Conditions

Experience the excitement as world title contenders refine their approach at Cloudbreak, gearing up for the ultimate surf showdown.

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Brazil's Yago Dora surfed with power and precision to win his first world title on Tuesday, triumphing over California's Griffin Colapinto at the WSL finals in solid waves at Fiji's Cloudbreak reef. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/02/more-sports/dora-world-surfing-title/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #yagodora #worldsurfleague
Brazil's Dora wins first surfing world title in Fiji

The 29-year-old from Florianopolis had his best ever year on surfing's world tour.

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Tahiti's Olympic surfing gold medalist Kauli Vaast was among the standouts on Thursday as the Lexus Tahiti Pro got underway in huge, perfect waves at his home break of Teahupo'o. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/08/more-sports/kauli-vaast-tahiti-pro/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #kaulivaast #teahupo039o #worldsurfleague #kanoaigarashi
Kauli Vaast shines in Teahupo'o's huge tubes at WSL's Tahiti Pro

Kanoa Igarashi, ranked fourth in the world going into Tahiti, went down to local wild card Mihimana Braye in the elimination round.

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WSL Trestles Pro: World No.1's Smith and Bryan, Japanese Igarashi advance http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLHhbk #WSLTrestlesPro #Surfing #WorldSurfLeague #JordySmith #GabrielaBryan

Stephanie Gilmore is back!!!

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Easter weekend delivers non-stop sport across the screens of SEVEN

Footy, racing, surfing and the Stawell Gift – it’s all happening live and free across Easter weekend on Seven and 7plus.

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Two-time world champion Tyler Wright will compete in the Abu Dhabi surfing event after seeking assurances from organizers that she will be in a "safe environment" as an LGBT athlete. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/02/14/more-sports/wright-safety-assured-uae/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #tylerwright #worldsurfleague #lgbtq #unitedarabemirates #abudhabi
LGBT surfer Tyler Wright to compete in UAE after assurances of safety

The WSL confirmed last year it would add Abu Dhabi to the pro surfing calendar for the first time, prompting criticism from Wright's wife and brother.

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No Carissa Moore this pro surfing season 😭

One thing I'll give the #WorldSurfLeague credit for is that they let the surfers represent whatever territory they want, instead of countries. Hello Hawaiian and Basque Country flags!

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Foxtel Group Secures World Surf League Rights for 2025 Season

Foxtel Group has extended its 17-year partnership with the World Surf League through 2025, offering live and on-demand coverage across Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and, for the first time, BINGE.

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At the upcoming Paris Games, surfer Connor O’Leary is aiming to win, but also wants to inspire people of dual heritage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2024/06/11/connor-oleary-japan-australia-olympics/ #olympics #connoro039leary #2024parisolympics #worldsurfleague #tahiti #teahupo039o
At Paris Games, Connor O’Leary aims to win, but also inspire

The waves in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, may bode well for the goofy-footed surfer.

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