The local riders claimed Open Men and Open Women titles, while Louka Zaninotto, Luana Dourado and David Valladares completed the list of champions at La CĂcer
The 2026 European Tour of Bodyboard (ETB) Gran Canaria Pro crowned its champions following an exciting finals day at La CĂcer, Gran Canaria. Local favourite Armide Soliveres (Open Men) and Tenerife’s Teresa Miranda (Open Women) led the winners, alongside France’s Louka Zaninotto (Junior Boys), Portugal’s Luana Dourado (Junior Girls) and Venezuela’s David Valladares (Dropknee).
Soliveres delivered a dominant performance in the Open Men’s final, posting the highest combined score of the day with 14.50 points. Morocco’s Anas Haddar finished second, followed by Portugal’s Vicente Campos and Mexico’s Ilan Chouard, with two junior riders reaching the final in the open division.
Miranda successfully defended her Open Women’s title with two outstanding manoeuvres to secure victory ahead of Portugal’s Teresa Padrela. Junior riders Luana Dourado and Alice Teotonio completed the podium, adding further success to their performances across the event.
The Junior Boys final delivered a dramatic finish. Gran Canaria’s Alberto Pérez, the reigning junior world runner-up and the only Spanish rider in the final, battled France’s Yohann Bachelard for the lead. However, Louka Zaninotto snatched victory with a last-second wave, leaving Pérez in second place. Portugal’s Vicente Campos also featured among the finalists.
In the Junior Girls division, introduced to the event this year, reigning junior world champion Luana Dourado claimed the title after a close contest with compatriot Carolina Dias, who finished second. Sofia Pinheiro and Alice Teotonio completed the top four.
The Dropknee final provided another highlight, with Venezuela’s David Valladares taking the win with a combined score of 14.00 points. RĂ©union Island’s Fabien Thazar finished second, ahead of the local riders Samuel Figueroa and VĂctor Regalado.
European titles confirmed
Following the results in Gran Canaria, Luana Dourado secured the 2026 European Junior Girls title, Vicente Campos claimed the European Junior Boys crown, and Fabien Thazar was confirmed as the 2026 European Dropknee champion, with one event remaining on the European Tour of Bodyboard calendar.
The ETB Gran Canaria Pro once again showcased the depth of European bodyboarding talent, with close finals, international representation and outstanding performances at La CĂcer.
The European Tour of Bodyboard will now head to Mehdia, Morocco, for the final stop of the 2026 season. Registrations are already open, with riders invited to secure their place for the season finale.
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