Surfers from Baja California Sur (BCS) achieved remarkable success at the CONADE 2025 National Surfing Championships held in Manzanillo, Colima, by winning a total of six gold medals. This achievement highlights the region’s growing prominence in the national surfing scene and the strength of its local athletes.
Event Highlights
Event: CONADE 2025 National Surfing Championships
Location: Manzanillo, Colima
Date: June 2025
BCS Medal Tally: 6 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze
Key Achievements
The surfers from Los Cabos, representing Baja California Sur, dominated the competition in the longboard, bodyboard, and shortboard categories.
Their collective effort resulted in a total of 15 medals, with six of them being gold, reflecting both individual talent and strong team performance.
This success was made possible through the support of local sports authorities such as the Sudcaliforniano Sports Institute (INSUDE) and the Sports Institute of the Municipality of Los Cabos (INDEM).
Notable Athletes
Among the surfers who qualified for the national event and contributed to the medal haul were:
Women: Maria Mendez, Lucine Salas, Lucine Dorantes, Chiara Sorrento
Men: Sebastian Olachea, Rocco Puig, Tiago Sorrentino, Lucas Nobili, Miguel Olachea, Teo Sorrentino, Ismael Bañaga, Juan Manuel Quintana
Significance
The CONADE Nationals are regarded as the most important amateur surfing competition in Mexico, drawing over 200 athletes, coaches, and staff from across the country.
The performance of BCS surfers not only brought pride to their region but also underscored the development and investment in surfing at the local and state levels.