Cristóbal Tobar Shines at Frontón King 2026 as Chilean Representatives Continue Advancing in the IBC World Tour

The Chilean delegation continues its campaign in Gran Canaria, Spain, with several competitors qualifying for the third round, while Matías Díaz awaits his debut in the fourth round.

Cristóbal Tobar, best wave of the day. IBC Frontón King

Frontón King 2026 continues in Gran Canaria, Spain, where the final stop of the IBC World Tour in bodyboarding is taking place. During Monday, October 19, Chilean rider Cristóbal Tobar stood out in the Junior Men repechage round, scoring a 9-point wave, recognized as the best wave of the day. With a total of 14.50 points, the Chilean secured his place in the third round.

Tobar in the water. IBC Frontón King

The rider from Papudo had already made his mark at the 2025 edition, scoring a 9.5-point wave and finishing third in the world championship. This year, Tobar aims to replicate that performance and continue progressing in one of the most important events on the international bodyboarding calendar.

Among the other Chilean competitors in the Junior Men division, riders from Iquique Martín Fischer and Max Wittmann scored 11.90 and 10.60 points, respectively. They were joined by Esteben Godoy, from Los Vilos, who earned 7.85 points. These results secured all four competitors a place in the third round, keeping Chile strongly represented in the event.

Agustín Figueroa advanced first to round 3 of Men Prime. IBC Frontón King : alebarbosavisuals

Meanwhile, in the Men Prime division, Iquique was once again represented by Agustín Figueroa, who won his heat with 13.25 points to qualify for the third round. Matías Díaz, the highest-ranked Chilean in the world rankings, is awaiting his first appearance in the fourth round, where he will face French rider Amaury Lavernhe, the 2025 champion. Díaz also brings valuable experience at this event, having finished ninth at Frontón King 2023 and secured a place among the world's top 10 riders.

Matías Díaz at Frontón King 2023. IBC Frontón King : alebarbosavisuals

The day's competition also saw the elimination of Chilean riders Leo Espinoza, Joaquín Zamora, Waldo Palacios, Roberto Gallardo, Gerardo Veas and Vicente Chipoco. Meanwhile, the event continues, and the Chilean representatives still in contention will aim to advance through the upcoming rounds and finish the final stop of the world tour on a strong note.