A golden finale to the adaptive surfing competition, which broke every participation record with forty athletes, including some of the best in their category worldwide.
PANTÍN, AUGUST 23, 2026.
The podium of the Abanca Pantín Classic Galicia Pro 2026 has crowned its first champions. The event’s first titles were decided on the renowned beach of the Concello de Valdoviño. The two days of adaptive surfing competition, with up to forty international-level participants breaking the previous participation record for these events, ended on the best possible note. A golden finale built on idyllic conditions, with half a metre of swell and calm wind, allowing the surfers to enjoy excellent waves.
In the women’s Prone 2 category (lying down, with assistance in the water), one of the sport’s leading figures, Marbella-born Sarah Almagro (with a total of 14.50 for her two best waves), claimed a new title with a clear win in the final over Upé Mikalauskaite (8.56) and Esther Bode (8.54). In Prone Open, Miguel Silva (14.50) came out on top against Antonio Muller (8.13), Marcos Tapia and Philip Wipfli. In men’s Prone 2, Pedro Palma (9.17) defeated Sebastian Bass (8.70), Pochat Pierre (7.30) and Julian Blecher (7.20).
In Kneel/Upright, Ibai Hervás (12.50) took the win in Pantín in the men’s category, while in the women’s category Habasque Chloé (6.76) beat Chris Heer (3.60). In Stand 2 Open, Xabier Ayestaran (9.24) took the top step of the podium ahead of Hugo Rocha (9.16) and Joseba Mercader (3.54). In men’s Visual 2, Pedro Rodríguez (6.80) beat Asier Correa (6.06), Ignacio Sole (6.00) and Dani Souto (4.30). In men’s Visual 1, Ben Neumann (15.84) took the win over Pablo Cabezas (5.63), Pablo Martínez (4.90) and Milan Rivoiro (4.60); Marta Jordao (10.00) took first place in women’s Visual 1. In Stand 1 Open, Camilo Abdula (14.84) was the winner ahead of Saioa Huarte (3.40), and in women’s Stand 3, Mireia Cabeñes (3.73) beat Mirjam Blattmann-Sueess (3.53).
Trials from first thing in the morning
The event resumes tomorrow with the trials of the World Surf League’s (WSL) QS 6000 International, featuring some of Galicia’s young surfing talents seeking a spot in the flagship event of the Abanca Pantín Classic Galicia Pro. Whoever wins this qualifying event, in both the men’s and women’s categories, starting at 8.00 am, will earn a wildcard into the main draw of the WSL championship.
Tomorrow’s schedule, Monday, August 24:
WSL Competition
08:00 to 17:00
Trials
Market Area
11:00
Opening of the official store, skate area and Corresponsables area
12:00
Opening of the various stands
Official events
18:00
Wildcard presentation
For the full schedule of the Abanca Pantín Classic Galicia Pro 2026, check classicsurfpro.com