World Surf League returns to China for event at Hainan's Riyue Bay
By CHEN BOWEN |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-12-12 21:41
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The World Surf League Men's and Women's Qualifying Series 4,000 opened on Thursday in Riyue Bay, Wanning, Hainan province. More than 160 top surfers from around the world are competing, including athletes from China, Indonesia, South Korea, the United States, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, and France.
The opening ceremony was held at the National Surfing Training Base. Will Hayden-Smith and Ty Sorati of the World Surf League attended the launch ceremony. The one-week event is the WSL's first in China since January 2020.
