| Surfers arrive at the South American Beach Games in Uruguay |
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| Tuesday, 08 December 2009 15:40 |
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Dressed up with their Olympic National outfits the 36 surfers that will participate in the first edition of the South American Beach Games arrived today in Uruguay. They’re looking forward to the medals and the honor of participating in this historic first South American Beach Games that will be held from December 9 to 13 in the waves of Montoya, Punta del Este, Uruguay. Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela will compete with strong full teams looking forward to win the medals in the following four divisions: Open Men, Open Women, Aloha Cup (Tag Team) and Air Show. Some big surfing names will be participating in the Games. This include ISA Junior World Champions Jadson André and Alejo Muniz from Brazil; Latin American Champions Martín Passeri from Argentina, Francisco Bellorín and Rafael Pereira both from Venezuela, along with Pan American Champions Javier Swayne and Gabriel Aramburu from Peru. The list of teams and its team members is the following Argentina
Ecuador Peru Venezuela A happy ISA President, Fernando Aguerre said about the upcoming event: “The inclusion of surfing in this ODESUR Beach Games, confirms the relevance of surfing in the global youth culture. Surfing is practiced by over 25 million people and its culture embraced by hundred of millions around the world. I’m sure surfing will add lots of excitement to these Games.”
With a five-day waiting period, the forecast is looking good to start the event on the 9th, with a 4 feet swell from the East and good conditions.
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