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Portuguese athlete Luana Dourado, from Clube Naval Povoense, became the junior world bodyboarding champion this Saturday after winning the event held in Jacaraípe, in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. At 16, the young athlete from Vila do Conde confirmed her enormous potential by defeating Brazilian Melissa Souza in the final to achieve the most important title of her career.
Luana Dourado was crowned junior world bodyboarding champion this Saturday after winning the event held at Solemar Beach in Jacaraípe, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The Portuguese athlete from Clube Naval Povoense confirmed her status as one of the sport's top prospects by defeating Brazilian Melissa Souza in the final. Dourado finished the decisive heat with 12.50 points against her opponent's 8.75, securing a world title that caps off a season of international breakthrough. After finishing as junior world runner-up in 2025, Dourado has now reached the top of the category, adding this world title to her European and national achievements.
The Women's Bodyboarding World Tour visits Aveiro and Sintra before Neymara Carvalho and her daughter, Luna Hardman, decide the title in Brazil.
