Afghanistan has not got a coastline and ocean waves, but it has a small population of surfers who have started the Wave Riders Association of Afghanistan in 2012. Though it’s a small population, they hope they can hold the first Afghani National Surfing Championship in Hossegor, France this June.
“Because so many of our people have been spread across the globe, we have found a place we can all come together and meet up through surfing,” explains Afridun Amu, president of the Wave Riders Association of Afghanistan. For our citizens and surfers, this provides an opportunity to take part in an international network, which strengthens the tie of Afghanistan’s role in the world community. Since that is possible with soccer, basketball, cricket and chess, we think it can be the case with surfing as well.”
Fernando Aguerre, president of ISA, welcomed the new member as members of the Wave Riders Association of Afghanistan (WRAA) in their quest to bring together surfers from around the country to participate in a sport that brings them joy and a common bond.
The next ISA event will be the juniour contest taking place in Ecuador on the April 5th.
We’re looking forward to seeing Afghanistan’s participation this summer in Hossegor.
