International Surfing Association (ISA)
4/10/2025 8:39 AM
ISA Statement on IOC Decision Not to Include Longboard in Olympic Program
The ISA remains fully committed to Longboard’s inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
The International Surfing Association (ISA) acknowledges with disappointment the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to include Longboard Surfing in the LA28 Olympic Games.
The ISA appreciated the opportunity to present Longboard’s value for Olympic inclusion and are grateful for its consideration in the LA28 program. While our request for additional athletes for Shortboard Surfing was also declined, we will continue our push for greater participation at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
At the same time, the ISA understands and applauds the IOC’s continued push for gender equality as one of the key criteria behind its decisions today on the events and quotas for LA28.
The ISA firmly believes in the value of Longboard Surfing and the expanding global reach of our sport across its many events and d...
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