The long-awaited final day of the first event of the year for the IBC World Tour has arrived. Today’s conditions were epic, with waves reaching up to 4 meters and some strong winds, creating long right-handers where the best athletes in the world put on an amazing show. The competition kicked off at 8:00 AM…
The long-awaited final day of the first event of the year for the IBC World Tour has arrived.
Today’s conditions were epic, with waves reaching up to 4 meters and some strong winds, creating long right-handers where the best athletes in the world put on an amazing show.
The competition kicked off at 8:00 AM local time, and we were about to find out who the new champions of the Taghazout Bay Morocco Pro 2025 would be.
ROUND 7 / MEN PRIME SERIES
The day started with the three heats of Round 7 that were postponed from yesterday.
QUARTERFINALS / MEN PRIME SERIES
We’re down to the top 8 in this category, and it just so happens to be the best wave conditions of the entire waiting period, so an unmatched spectacle is on the way.
The last quarterfinal heat featured defending champion Gabriel Braga from Brazil, who scored 14.5 to take first place. This time, Chilean Joaquín Soto couldn’t pull it off, but he’s steadily making his mark among the world’s best.
WOMEN PRIME SERIES / SEMIFINALS
It was time for the ladies, with the semifinals underway and the top 4 facing off in great conditions at Anza Beach.
MEN PRIME SERIES / SEMIFINALS It’s time to find out who the finalists are at Taghazout Bay 2025!
The first semifinal had Brazil’s Uri Valadao going up against the breakout star of the category, Chajri Badr Eddine. Uri, the seasoned rider from Salvador, showed his experience once again, scoring an impressive 18 points and snagging the first 10 of the event. Unfortunately for Chajri, he couldn’t advance this time, but he leaves with a well-deserved third place in his home country, receiving applause from the crowd.
The second semifinal featured the current number 2 and number 3 in the IBC rankings—none other than France’s Pierre Louis Costes and Brazil’s Gabriel Braga. Both riders put on a show, but Pierre didn’t give any chances and took the win with his signature style and fluidity, racking up 16 points. Gabriel may have lost the Taghazout crown, but he still made it to the podium for the second year in a row.
FINAL / WOMEN PRIME SERIES Now we’re at one of the most anticipated moments of the event—finding out who the new champion in Morocco will be!
It was a battle of true sea warriors: Japan’s Namika Yamashita versus Austria’s Alexandra Rinder, who lives in the Canary Islands. Alexandra couldn’t clinch the win this time, but she leaves with a well-deserved second place and the crowd’s applause.
CHAMPION of the Taghazout Bay Morocco Pro 2025: NAMIKA YAMASHITA!
The Japanese rider triumphed over the Austrian, proving she’s among the world’s elite.
Namika Yamashita said, “I’m super happy to win in Morocco; it’s my second victory on the world tour!” FINAL MEN PRIME SERIES What a thrilling final it was, with waves reaching over 4 meters at times!
The showdown was incredibly close between Brazil’s Uri Valadao and France’s Pierre Louis Costes. Pierre scored a solid 16.15 but couldn’t take the win since his rival was on fire. He walks away with a second place, once again proving he’s one of the best athletes in the history of this sport.
URI VALADAO is the new CHAMPION of the Taghazout Bay Morocco Pro 2025!
The Brazilian scored another 10 points, being the only one to do so, showing an amazing connection with the ocean today. He executed an incredible backflip followed by a solid invert that had the crowd and fellow riders cheering.
After an incredible show put on by all the athletes in this event, along with great organization and media coverage, we just want to say thank you to everyone who made this second edition in Morocco possible.
Remember, you can catch all the action from Taghazout Bay from day one of the competition to the final day on our social media and official website. THANK YOU!
www.ibcworldtour.com
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Main Organisers:
@fedesurfmaroc
@taghazoutbay.officiel
@ibcworld_tour
@imouransurf
Key Sponsors:
@CR.SOUSSMASSA
@taghazoutbay.officiel
@redbullmoroc
@pridebodyboards
@ripcurl_morocco
@Tikida hotels
@radissonblutaghazoutbay
Local Partners:
@Aanzabluewaves
@newgenerationsurfassociation
@TaghazoutBoardRiders
@RDTRSoussMassa
@crtagadirsm
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