2007 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships

International Surfing Association
Costa de Caparica, Portugal
4 - 13 May 2007

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TEAM OZ SURFING DOWN THE STREETS OF ALMADA

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 5 May, 2007 : - - Preparing to ride the waves of Costa de Caparica, the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships paraded through the city of Almada, in a grand and colourful opening ceremony. The host country, Portugal, closed the parade. A major highlight is the new record in participation at these “Surfing  Olympic Games”: 261 surfers, representing 28 states.

The world’s main junior surfing event came to life at Costa de Caparica today, Saturday May 5th; where the opening ceremony of the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships took place. The 28 delegations gathered early morning next to the Courthouse in Almada and proceeded to parade in style through the streets of Almada, up to the Praça da Liberdade. Inspired by the Olympic Games, Portugal closed the parade – to the pride and satisfaction of vast numbers of spectators.

After the parade, the Sands of the World ceremony was a moment of mutual sharing, symbolising the union of the people and the ISA hopes for World peace. Fernando Aguerre, the International Surfing Association (ISA) President, officially launched the competition, highlighting the “importance of achieving this record participation, with 261 athletes from 28 National Teams, a strong sign of vitality of junior surfing”.