Pozo Izquierdo hosts over 120 athletes for the 2026 Windsurf World Cup

The 38th edition of the world wave championship begins in Gran Canaria with a large international turnout.

Image of a windsurf sail on the beach of Pozo Izquierdo.
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Image of a windsurf sail on the beach of Pozo Izquierdo.

The beach of Pozo Izquierdo, in Gran Canaria, prepares for the start of the 38th edition of the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup with over 120 registered participants.

The competition, part of the PWA World Wave Tour, brings together athletes across various categories, including men's, women's, and youth divisions. The event holds a five-star rating, establishing itself as a key fixture in the summer sports calendar.
The registration closing ceremony was held at the Centro Comercial Atlántico in Vecindario. During the presentation, local authorities and organizers emphasized the international significance this championship brings to the municipality of Santa Lucía de Tirajana.
The event is supported by various institutions, including the Government of the Canary Islands through Turismo Islas Canarias, the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, and the local council. The competition will follow the unified wave format, attracting the world's elite in the sport.