Namika Yamashita, Soraia Rocha, and Luana Dourado Cap Off a Historic Day at the 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard Pro

September 20, 2026· Javier Ceballos

Final day in Brazil with the new IBC World Tour 2026 world champs!

JACARAÍPE, BRAZIL – September 18, 2026

The 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard Pro wrapped up today in Serra with an epic final day that crowned the event's last event champions and locked in the IBC World Tour World Titles for both the Women’s Junior and Women’s Master divisions.

The decisive action kicked off at 8:00 AM local time. Japan’s Namika Yamashita—who had already secured the overall World Title the day before—pulled off a historic feat by taking home the Wahine Pro event title as well. With this win, Yamashita scored a clean sweep across the Prime Series, going three-for-three after back-to-back victories at the Maldives Pro, Sintra Pro in Portugal, and now the Wahine Pro in Brazil.

"I shifted my mindset to build up my mental game and just focus on having fun out in every heat—that was really the key to hitting my goals," Yamashita shared after her win.

Meanwhile, Brazil’s own Soraia Rocha snagged the Women’s Master World Title, edging out Portugal’s Marta Leitão by a razor-thin 0.50-point margin in a super tight final.

Over in the Junior Women's division, the up-and-coming talent put on a total clinic. Portugal’s Luana Dourado capped off a dominant season by taking down local favorite Melissa Souza in the grand final, proving her high-caliber riding all year long and earning a well-deserved World Title.

DAILY RECAP

Women's Division (Pro Category)

• Semifinals:

◦ Namika Yamashita (JPN) bested Filipa Broeiro (POR) in a high-level battle.

◦ Maylla Venturin (BRA) shut down breakout junior talent Alice Teotônio (POR), stringing together a solid combo of maneuvers to lock in a 7-point wave.

• Final: Namika Yamashita (JPN) dominated her matchup against Maylla Venturin (BRA) from start to finish to claim the event crown.

Master Women

• Semifinals:

◦ Marta Leitão (POR) defeated Elizangela Fragoso (BRA) in a heat marked by great sportsmanship.

◦ Soraia Rocha (BRA) pulled ahead by 2 points to top fellow countrywoman Joselani Amorim.

• Final: In a dead-heat battle, Soraia Rocha (BRA) edged past Marta Leitão (POR) by just half a point (0.50) to keep the World Title on home turf.

Junior Women

• Semifinals:

◦ Melissa Souza (BRA) punched her ticket to the finals in the dying seconds, pulling a 6-point wave to top Alice Teotônio (POR).

◦ Luana Dourado (POR) outscored Émie Padois (FRA) in a high-scoring showdown full of action.

• Final: Luana Dourado (POR) took the win over Melissa Souza (BRA) to claim the category crown and wrap up a stellar championship run.

2026 IBC WORLD TOUR WORLD CHAMPIONS

• Women's Division: Namika Yamashita (Japan)

• Master Women: Soraia Rocha (Brazil)

• Junior Women: Luana Dourado (Portugal)