Press Secretariat: Quotes Surf City director Alejo Campos, who says 37 countries took part in the World Longboard Championship and that it awards spots for the Pan American Games
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"Tenemos a 37 países participando, ya estamos en las semifinales y en un momento pasaremos a conocer a los ganadores en las finales. El longboard se está trabajando para que también sea olímpico y aquí hay unos cupos que van directo para los Panamericanos": director de @surfcity, Alejo Campos. Detalles:— Secretaría de Prensa (@SecPrensaSV) · Oct 22, 2026 · 16:13 (El Salvador time)
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The press office quotes Surf City director Alejo Campos, who says 37 countries took part in the World Longboard Championship and that it awards spots for the Pan American Games.
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