Day 1 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro 2025 Opens in Brazil with Strong Performances Across Junior and Master Divisions

Jacaraípe, Espírito Santo, Brazil – September 12, 2025

The ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro 2025, presented by Extrabom, officially opened today at Jacaraípe Beach, marking the start of one of the most significant events on the IBC World Tour. The competition brings together women athletes from around the world across four categories: Women, Junior Women, Master Women, and Para Women (PWC), with multiple world titles to be decided in Brazil this week.

On the opening day, attention turned to the Junior Women and Master Women divisions. Both are single-event world championships, making every wave critical in the race for global crowns.

Reflecting on her strong start, Luana emphasized the high level of competition: “I felt really good on the first day. The level is strong, and I have to give my best to reach my goals. I found some good waves and I’m very happy with the result.”

Competition resumes on Saturday, September 13, with the Para Women’s (PWC) division, an exclusive category within the Wahine event, continuing its pioneering role in adaptive bodyboarding. Athletes across amputee, mastectomy, and visual impairment classifications will compete for 2025 titles.

This year’s Wahine event has attracted 120 athletes from more than 10 countries, with a total prize purse of USD $45,000. It serves as the final stop of the Women’s World Tour, where the professional title will also be decided.

Event Information

• Event: ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro 2025
• Dates: September 11–22, 2025
• Location: Jacaraípe Beach, Espírito Santo, Brazil
• Categories: Women, Junior Women (one-event World Championship), Master Women (one-event World Championship), Para Women (PWC)
• Prize Purse: USD $45,000

Follow live updates via: Instagram: @wahinebbpro | @ibcworldtour

Stay tuned as the world’s best women bodyboarders hit the waves to open this historic final stage of the IBC World Tour 2025.

🙏 Special thanks to our partners:

Official Sponsor: ArcelorMittal @arcelormittaltubarao

Presented by: Extrabom

Supporters: EDP, Coroa, Jaklayne, Prefeitura Municipal da Serra

Organizer: Instituto Neymara Carvalho & IBC World Tour

Collaboration: CBrasB

➡️ Don’t miss a moment of this celebration of women’s bodyboarding, empowerment, and ocean culture!

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