The 2022 ISA World Surfing Games, the first ISA event leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, started on September 16 and ended on September 24 in Huntington Beach, California.
We bring you a report on the final day, an unforgettable day for Japan and for Kanoa Igarashi!
Kanoa Igarashi wins first ISA gold medal
PHOTO: ISA / Pablo Jimenez
Kanoa, who grew up in Huntington Beach, although he is a representative of Japan,Two consecutive wins at the Vans US Open of SurfingHe is so familiar with this wave that he has achievedTop 5 in CTThere was momentum to enter.
The WSG has a main round and a repechage repechage round, and this year it was a close battle with many CT players going to the Lipa side, but Kanoa consistently kept his pace and finished first in all the main rounds. pass.
On the final day of R7, he was the only one to score 8 points against Luca Mesinas of Peru, Guilherme Fonseca of Portugal, and Nat Young of the United States to advance to the final with a sweeping victory.
Huntington Beach on the last day had a new south-southwest swell from breast to catasize.
The fact that Rio Waida, who will be CT’s rival from next year, won from Repacharge with tenacity made the match even more interesting.
The final was all set, with Kanoa predictably in control. Scored 7.83 with full rotation air on the backside and 8.13 with tall tail high air reverse on the front side.
Rio Waida, who had the potential to give Indonesia one spot at the Paris Olympics if she won, also charged relentlessly and put out a 7.67 to catch up. won the gold medal.
“It’s a really special win. Of course it’s great to win an individual match, but I’ve secured a slot for the Japan national team at the next Olympics. It’s a really special feeling. Whether it’s me or my teammate, someone from the national team wins. has great meaning.”
With this result, Japan secures an additional slot at the Paris Olympics.
Up to three men can now compete.
In addition, Rio Waida, who placed 2nd, may also participate in the Paris Olympics as a representative of Indonesia if she finishes in the top 10 in the 2023 CT.
The selection of athletes for the Paris Olympics has just begun, and the battle for that frame will continue until the 2024 WSG.
PHOTO: ISA / Pablo Jimenez
The women’s team from the United States won the championship and also won a spot at the Paris Olympics
PHOTO: ISA / Sean Evans
Kolohe Andino and Nat Young were eliminated before the finals of the host country, USA.
In the Women’s, Gabriella Bryan lost to Kira Pinkerton in the final.
France’s Pauline Addu, Australia’s Sally Fitzgibbons, and Peru’s Daniela Rosas in the final battle between Kira and Pauline, who scored in the 7-point range. won a gold medal.
Photo: ISA / Ben Reed
“I’m incredibly happy. I’m speechless. It’s been an amazing week. I thought it would be nearly impossible to win every heat. It all worked out in the end. Now. I am just in awe.”
With Kira’s victory, USA also won the women’s and team all-around.
In addition, the women’s team was added to the Paris Olympics and won the team overall gold medal for the first time since 2009, showing great results as the host country.
The 2023 WSG will be held in El Salvador, the venue for 2021, from May 30 to June 7.
The event will award four places to the top four men’s and women’s finishers from each continent: Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
PHOTO: ISA / Pablo Franco
2022 ISA World Surfing Games Results
Group overall result
1st place USA
2nd place Australia
3rd place Portugal
4th place France
Men’s Individual Results
1st place Kanoa Igarashi (JPN)
2nd place Rio Waida (INA)
3rd place Jackson Baker (AUS)
4th place Guilherme Fonseca (POR)
…11 Shun Murakami
… 25th Kamiyama Keanu Kuriju
Women’s Individual Results
1st place Kira Pinkerton (USA)
2nd place Pauline Addu (FRA)
3rd Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)
4th Daniela Rosas (PER)
…17 all have dream roads
… 29th place Shino Matsuda
… 41st Mahina Maeda
National relay race
“Aloha Cup”
1st place France
2nd place USA
3rd place Argentina
4th place Portugal
ISA official website:https://www.isasurf.org/
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