Panama achieves their best result at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games

The Panamanian Surf Team achieved the best result in the team’s history at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games that were held in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica from August 1st through the 8th.

Panama placed 15th in the Overall Team Standings as a result of the following individual positions:

Open Men
33- Diego Salgado
49- Gary Saavedra
65- Carlos Díaz
81- Omar Figueroa

Open Women
25- Enilda Alonso
33- Sonia García

Longboard
33- Augusto López

About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karín Sierralta (Peru).

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