Bangladesh Surfing
Source: Surfing the Nations

A special broadcast by the BBC features the growth of Surfing in Bangladesh.
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BBC Reporter, Mark Dummet notes that, “Surfing is starting to take off in Bangladesh thanks to the efforts of the country's first man to ride the waves. But this new venue for the sport could be short-lived as the beaches of Cox's Bazaar are threatened by rising sea levels.”

About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karin Sierralta (Peru).

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