Three Brazilian women are still vying for the title in the Pro category of the ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro.

Wednesday (24) was filled with intense competition for the best waves and qualification. In the Professional category, one heat stood out for featuring three generations of bodyboarders vying for a spot in the next stage of the competition: the capixaba Neymara Carvalho, 48 years old, Sari, 29 years old, and Luana, only 14 years old. Sari took first place in the heat, followed by Luana.

“I’m very happy with what I achieved today (Wednesday). I can only express my gratitude,” celebrated Sari, who is aiming for her second Professional title in Serra and has been participating since the first edition of the women’s stage of the Circuit, now in its third year.

Quarterfinal matchups: Yuka Nishimura vs. Luana Dourado; Sari Ohhara vs. Namika Yamashita; Luna Hardman vs. Dani Freitas; and Maylla Venturin vs. Teresa Padrela.

The 2024 edition of the ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro has a record number of 115 entries. There are 75 athletes from seven countries – Brazil, Chile, France, Hawaii, Japan, Peru, and Portugal -, some competing in more than one category. The competition includes the Professional, Master, Pro Junior, and Open categories. The Disability category crowned its champions on Sunday (21), the event’s first day.

Itinerant Court at Solemar Beach – Until the end of the championship, the Itinerant Court bus of the Maria da Penha Law, a public policy of the Espírito Santo State Court of Justice, will be at Solemar Beach, providing guidance on combating domestic and family violence against women and support from social workers and psychologists from the Municipal Government of Serra, between 8 am and 2 pm. The Maria da Penha Itinerant Court has been operating for twelve years, used to assist women who need analysis for the granting of urgent protective measures, eviction from home, search and seizure.

ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro 2024 Schedule

• 25/04 – Quarterfinals of the Professional category; continuation of the Master, Pro Junior, and Open (Amateur) categories.
• 27/04 – 2 pm to 4 pm – Awards Ceremony; 7 pm – Closing Cocktail.

The 2024 Wahine Bodyboarding Pro is sponsored by ArcelorMittal, the Government of the State of Espírito Santo through the Capixaba Sports Incentive Law, and the Municipal Government of Serra, with the support of Coroa. Organized by the Neymara Carvalho Institute and IBC.