Surfing-Brazil fires warning shot in Olympic qualifier
(World News Brazil)

Powerhouse Brazil showed just what a threat it will be at surfing’s Olympic debut in Tokyo next year, claiming gold and bronze in the men’s division and silver in the women’s to win top overall team honors at a qualifying competition in Japan. Less than a year out from the Games, Italo Ferreira capped a dominant performance with a perfect 10-point ride to win the International Surfing Association’s World Surfing Games in Miyazaki. He beat Team USA captain Kolohe Andino, fellow Brazilian Gabriel Medina and...