The Japanese rider advanced to the quarterfinals and secured the IBC World Tour crown after a season highlighted by victories in the Maldives and Sintra. Namika Yamashita wrote a new chapter in the history of Japanese bodyboarding by being crowned 2026 IBC World Tour Open Women's World Champion, bringing an end to a season in which she remained at the top of the rankings and confirmed her position among the discipline's leading riders. Namika Yamashita celebrates her first IB

Viviana Araya’s documentary episode has begun to take shape. Over the past few days, we have accompanied the bodyboarder as she revisited the places that have shaped her story. More than following the athlete in competition, these filming days have allowed us to discover not only the competitor, but also the daughter, sister, aunt, and dreamer behind every wave. Our first stop was Playa Chanavaya, a place that holds an important part of her history. There, we spent time with