Maria Salgado surpasses world surfing champion and Francisco Ordonhas defeats World Tour athlete at the ISA World Championship

Maria Salgado and Francisco Ordonhas achieved significant victories at the ISA World Surfing Games 2026 in Peru, defeating top competitors. Salgado outperformed American surfer Carissa Moore, while Ordonhas triumphed over Australian George Pittar, a World Tour athlete. These results highlight the team's quality and ambition, as noted by national coach David Raimundo. Portugal maintains all its athletes in the competition, crucial for Olympic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The event runs until November 15, showcasing elite international surfers.