THE TOP 16 MAKE THEIR DEBUT AT THE ITACOATIARA PRO 2026 WITH A NEXT-LEVEL SHOW IN BRAZIL

• Rounds 3 and 4 lock in the top 24 competitors on a day with perfect conditions and heavy maneuvers.

NITERÓI, RIO DE JANEIRO (May 24, 2026) – After yesterday’s massive, heavy swell, things calmed down quite a bit this morning at the beautiful Itacoatiara beach. The smaller, more manageable conditions were the perfect setup for the tour leaders to find their positioning and pull off their best tricks.

Today marked the highly anticipated debut of the IBC World Tour Top 16, who went head-to-head against the 16 qualifiers from the trials in Rounds 3 and 4, putting on a world-class show.

Round 3: The Heavy Hitters Set the Pace

In this non-elimination round, the world’s best battled it out to skip straight to Round 5. The top two from each heat advanced directly, while third and fourth place were sent to the repechage round for another shot.

• Chari Badr Eddine (Morocco): Last year’s breakout rider proved he belongs at the top, winning his heat thanks to a flawless right-hand backflip with a heavy landing.

Round 4: High Drama in the Repechage

Riders who fell short in Round 3 got one last chance to stay alive in the main event during a high-stakes repechage round.

Next Call

Event organizers have scheduled the next call for Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 AM local time. The contest is entering the business end with the top 24 athletes on the planet ready to face off in 3-man heats—a fast-paced format that guarantees an awesome show for the fans and a smooth flow for the riders.

Live Stream: You can catch all the action from the Itacoatiara Pro 2026 live on the official streaming platform at: www.ibcworldtour.com

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