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“Junior surfers (aged beneath 20) will due to this fact as soon as once more compete within the enjoyable waves of Casablanca after a profitable first version in 2022 which noticed the Spanish Basques Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri (ESP) and Bitor Garitaonandia (ESP) The present European champion Gonzalez Etxabarri, registered for this second version, will attempt to retain her title,” signifies a WSL press launch.
In response to the press launch, even whether it is clearly too early to make sure, the climate forecast appears slightly good for the week of competitors with good waves in prospect.
“The Morocco Mall is pleased with this partnership with the WSL, and of having the ability to as soon as once more affiliate its title with this occasion with a world dimension, which will definitely enliven the complete metropolis of Casablanca. We’re delighted to help the evolution of the browsing in Morocco, and above all to help and encourage younger abilities to apply sports activities. This occasion will even be a chance for us to find our vacation spot,” underlines the identical supply.
Morocco to launch the 2023 Junior season
Three phases will decide the surfers certified for the World Junior Championships (WJC) which will probably be held at the beginning of 2024. Younger European athletes will due to this fact start their quest for qualification in Morocco as soon as once more. The primary stage of the yr at all times holds some good surprises with newcomers and surfers having progressed enormously throughout the winter break, notes the press launch.
They’ll proceed their season later in September with two occasions in a row, the primary in Brittany at La Torche, and the following in Razo, Galicia (Spain). On the finish of the season, solely the 2 finest males and two finest ladies within the rating will win the dear ticket to the WJC.
“The JQS is the inspiration upon which the WSL tour construction is constructed and we’re thrilled to have so many gifted younger surfers competing on the European Tour,” mentioned Rob Gunning, WSL Europe Tour Supervisor, as quoted within the communicated.
“Occasions just like the Morocco Mall Junior Professional Casablanca are important for the progress of our younger athletes. They permit them to confront the strain of competitors, take a look at them in numerous situations and introduce them to new locations. an important step of their private {and professional} improvement,” he added.
Moroccan surfers able to showcase their native expertise
Twelve athletes representing Morocco are at the moment registered for the Morocco Mall Junior Professional Casablanca and may have the chance to point out the sturdy potential inside the younger technology of rivals. Amongst them, Lilias Tebbaï (MAR) and Neil Aboufiras (MAR) have probably the most expertise within the ladies’s and males’s competitions respectively and can lead the cost at residence.
Occasion wildcards Ranya Squalli (MAR), Ines Tebbaï (MAR), Ayman Gougali (MAR) and Mehdi Tsouli (MAR) will even attempt to win in opposition to the perfect younger surfers within the area.
A few of them have already had the chance this yr to point out their expertise throughout the QS3,000 Rip Curl Professional Search Taghazout Bay in February. The construction of the WSL excursions permits younger surfers to whet their urge for food for competitors in junior earlier than shifting to the following degree of QS with their sights set on accession to the world elite of the Championship Tour (CT) just like the surfer from Agadir Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) certified for the CT in 2023.
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