The Sintra Bodyboard Festival Locks In Its Top 12 After Riders Get Put to the Test in Versatile Conditions

Sintra, Portugal – September 3, 2026

Day 3 of the 30th Sintra Bodyboard Festival, a key stop on the IBC World Tour holding Prime Series status for the Women and Rising Series status for the Men, wrapped up under sunny skies and small waves at Praia Grande. Even though the tiny surf forced the athletes to pull out all the stops and adapt their technical game, the event officially crowned the Top 12 in the Men’s Rising Series, who are now set to throw down in head-to-head man-on-man matchups.

Wrapping Up Round 3: The Top 24 Is Set

After a few morning check-ins, the action kicked off by clearing out the final two remaining heats from the repechage round:

Round 4: Strategic Battles to Reach the Round of 16

Round 4 pitted 24 riders against each other in 3-man heats, with the top two spots bagging a direct ticket to the Round of 16:

Next Call

The crew has scheduled the next official check-in for tomorrow, Friday, September 4 at 10:00 AM local time at Praia Grande, hoping to see the surf pick back up.

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