LIMA, PERU – August 2, 2026 – The International Bodyboarding Committee (IBC) World Tour is officially returning to South America as Peru hosts the 2026 Punta Negra Junior Pro. Running from August 3 to August 4, this high-stakes event marks the tour’s grand comeback to Peruvian waters after a four-year hiatus, serving as a critical battleground for the world’s top emerging junior bodyboarders.

Key Highlights:

1. Historic Return to Peru: The IBC World Tour makes its long-awaited comeback to Peruvian shores four years after its last stop, bringing world-class junior competition back to Punta Negra.
2. Golden Pathway to Spain: As part of the Junior Men Rising Series, the top six finishers in Punta Negra will automatically lock in their spots for the prestigious Gran Canaria Fronton King Grand Final in October.
3. World Champions Lead the Support: The official opening ceremony took place this past Saturday, featuring 2023 Junior World Champion Micheel Yancce (“Pirpo”), who passed the torch to the next generation.
4. Stacked International Draw: Over 40 elite junior competitors are locked in, including Brazil’s Guilherme Montenegro, Chile’s Cristobal Tobar, and Morocco event winner Lucciano Campos.
5. Two Days of Prime Action: Action kicks off with the first call on Monday morning, August 3rd, with solid conditions forecasted across both days of competition.

The Junior Men Rising Series serves as the sole gateway to the Junior Men Grand Final, and ultimately, the only pathway to the Junior World Title race. Designed to give regional athletes global opportunity, the series allows rising stars to secure their world championship ambitions with strong performances close to home.

With 48 total spots available at the Grand Final in Gran Canaria this October, the stakes in Peru couldn’t be higher, the top six athletes standing at Punta Negra will automatically secure their tickets to the Grand Final.

Momentum for the event began building this past Saturday with a vibrant Opening Ceremony. The celebration was highlighted by the presence of Peru’s own Micheel Yancce (“Pirpo”), the 2023 Junior World Champion. Now 20 years old and aged out of the Junior division, Yancce was on hand to mentor and inspire the next gen of Peruvian talent looking to follow in his championship footsteps.

The competitive draw features a fierce field of over 40 registered riders from across the globe. Headlining the roster are prominent tour figures, including Guilherme Montenegro (Brazil), Cristobal Tobar (Chile), and local standout Lucciano Campos (Peru), who has already secured his Grand Final spot after winning the opening Rising Series event of the season in Morocco.

With two full days of competition scheduled for August 3rd and 4th, organizers anticipate pristine conditions at the Punta Roca break.

Fans worldwide can watch live all the action. The event will be broadcast seamlessly on ibcworldtour.com and the official IBC YouTube channel. Be sure to connect with the IBC social media channels for real-time heat updates, behind-the-scenes content, and daily highlights.

About the IBC

The International Bodyboarding Committee (IBC) is the official sanctioning body of the world tour, our mission is to provide a transparent, structured, and sustainable platform for athletes worldwide. We oversee the technical regulations, support local communities, and guarantee that the spirit of bodyboarding is preserved across all oceans.

About the Rising Series

The IBC Rising Series serves as the vital competitive pathway for emerging talent and regional athletes aiming to transition to the elite tiers of professional bodyboarding. Offering crucial ranking points and direct qualifying routes to Major Grand Finals, such as the Gran Canaria Fronton King, the Rising Series fosters the next generation of world champions.