The Costa Rican Surfing Federation, together with national coach Diego Naranjo, announced the national team that will represent us in the Pan American Games.

Today, Tuesday, April 11, the Costa Rican Surfing Federation announced the team that will be representing the national colors at the Panama 2023 Pan American Surfing Games.

The seven-category team led by national strategist Diego Naranjo will be as follows:

Men's Open:

- Thomas King
- Malakai Martínez
- Darshan Antequera
- Oscar Urbina
Alternate:
Tosh Talbot

Women's Open:

- Leilani McGonagle
- Rachel Agüero
- Nataly Bernold
- Lia Diaz
Alternate:
Ericka Berra

Men's Longboard:
- Dorian Torres
- Antony Segura

Women's Longboard:
- Lia Diaz
- Cristina Rojas

SUP SURF:

- José Ruiz
- Allan Azofeifa

SUP RACE Male:

- Carlo Arias

- Sebastian Fumero

SUP RACE Women's:

- Flavia Fernández
- Ingrid Trejos

The initial selection was based on results from the WSL CT, WSL Challenger, WSL QS Regional, WSL Pro Junior, ALAS, and CNS 2023 events. Athlete availability was then considered, and the final roster was drawn up accordingly. Unfortunately, athletes like Anthony Fillingim, who had achieved good results and participated in a QS Regional event the previous month, could not be included due to his absence from competition for almost three years. Furthermore, because the National Olympic Committee requires a roster submitted up to two months in advance, the local athlete from Santa Teresa and several others could not be included.

The Pan American Games will take place in Santa Catalina, Panama from April 21 to 30 and will award 42 spots for the Santiago Pan American Games, which will grant Olympic berths.

Written by: Enrique Hernández