MEHDYA, MOROCCO – August 15, 2026 – The International Bodyboarding Corporation (IBC) World Tour has officially launched the Everyday Mehdya, marking the second Moroccan stop of the season on the Junior Men Rising Series. Taking to the water in clean, 2-to-3-foot surf, an elite field of emerging international talent began the high-stakes battle to secure six coveted tickets to the Gran Canaria Fronton King Grand Final this October.

Key Highlights:

• Clean Opening Day: Mehdya delivered pristine 2-to-3-foot conditions, offering a smooth canvas for technical high-performance riding.
• Hamza Moumou Sets the Standard: 2025 event runner-up Hamza Moumou (Morocco) posted the highest single-wave score of the day, earning an 8.00 with a massive closeout backflip.
• Moroccan Contingent Dominates: Local athletes made a strong statement on home soil, occupying five of the eight Quarterfinal spots.
• Quarterfinals Locked In: Eight athletes representing Morocco, Portugal, and Spain have advanced to the Quarterfinals, placing them within touching distance of Grand Final qualification.

With the Junior World Title race heating up, the energy at Mehdya was electric from the opening siren. As the second Moroccan leg of the Junior Rising Series, local riders turned out in force, determined to capitalize on home-water advantage and earn their passage to Spain.

While Round 1 saw a methodical start as competitors found their rhythm, the action accelerated significantly in Round 2 as waves lined up across the bank.

The standout performance of the day belonged to Hamza Moumou. The Moroccan star, who finished as the event runner-up in 2025, demonstrated veteran heat strategy and execution. Spotting a heavy section on the end bowl, Moumou launched a clean, high-amplitude backflip directly onto the closeout, rewarding him with an 8.00 the single highest score of the opening day.

By the end of competition, the Quarterfinal matchups were officially set. The final eight competitors fighting for event glory and the six golden tickets to Gran Canaria are:

• Adam El Moutouakil (Morocco)
• Unax Pascual (Spain)
• Vicente Campos (Portugal)
• Matias Baco (Portugal)
• Hamza Moumou (Morocco)
• Ayoub Chahid (Morocco)
• Souhail Tarfaoui (Morocco)
• Agouzul Abdelkarim (Morocco)

With five Moroccans, two Portuguese, and one Spaniard remaining in the draw, Finals Day promises an intense international clash as riders aim to navigate the remaining knockout heats.

Stay tuned to the official IBC World Tour channels for live scoring, heat breakdowns, and daily video highlights.

About the IBC

The International Bodyboarding Committe (IBC) is the official governing body for the professional bodyboarding world tour. Dedicated to the global growth, development, and promotion of the sport, the IBC organizes world-class competitive events across multiple divisions, ensuring the world’s best athletes have a premium platform to showcase their talents.

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.