19 Mexican Athletes Set for Pan American Surfing Games

Mexico is sending a strong team of 19 surfers to compete in the Pan American Surfing Games in Peru. The games will feature various disciplines, including shortboard, longboard, SUP, and bodyboard.

19 Mexican Athletes Set for Pan American Surfing Games
Mexico's surfing team is ready to ride the waves of success at the XVII Pan American Surfing Games in Lima, Peru.

The waves of Punta Rocas Beach in Lima, Peru, are set to come alive with thrilling competition as Mexico sends a formidable delegation of 19 athletes to the XVII Pan American Surfing Games. Held from October 4 to 13, this premier event will see the continent’s top surfers battle it out across a range of disciplines including shortboard, longboard, SUP Surf, SUP Technical Race, and bodyboard, with both male and female athletes vying for the top honors.

Mexico’s team comprises a dynamic mix of 10 men and 9 women, all of whom are eager to make their mark on the international stage. Leading the charge in the shortboard category are Maya Mateja, Kristal Hernández, Maya Larripa, Sebastián Williams, Gael Jiménez, and Rey Hernández. This diverse group will look to outshine their competitors on the powerful waves of Punta Rocas, a venue that’s become iconic in global surfing.