Looks like Kanoa Igarashi isn’t content with just dominating the surf – now he’s coming for the golf course too. Golf equipment brand TaylorMade has officially welcomed him to “Team TaylorMade,” because apparently, excelling at one sport just wasn’t enough for him. As part of the deal, TaylorMade will be supplying Kanoa with top-notch golf …
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Read moreThe Japan edition of NO CONTEST, a series on Red Bull’s YouTube channel that looks at surf communities around the world, has finally been released. Kanoa Igarashi, the host of this video, visited Japan ahead of the video’s release. He participated in a preview screening and talk show held at a venue in Tokyo and …
Read moreThe La Union International Pro LQS was recently held over three days in La Union, Luzon, Philippines. In the Men’s comp, local surfer Rogelio Jr Esquivel won for the third year in a row. In the Women’s comp, Japan’s Hiroatsu Yoshikawa, who made it to the finals for the third year in a row, beat …
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Read moreIn January 2025, Japanese professional surfer Kanoa Igarashi will return to Japan to promote the upcoming documentary film “Red Bull Surfing ‘No Contest Tokyo.’” This film, part of Red Bull Surfing’s popular “No Contest” series, will spotlight Igarashi and delve into Japan’s vibrant surf scene. To celebrate the film’s release, a special advance screening is …
Read moreThe Japan Professional Surfing Association (JPSA), led by Chairman Tetsuo Hosokawa, was recently recognized at the Reiwa 6 Niijima Awards Ceremony hosted by Niijima Village in Tokyo. This honor celebrates JPSA’s long-standing efforts to boost regional development through surfing and acknowledges their significant contributions to local culture and economy. Bringing Top-Tier Surfing Events to Niijima …
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