I am from Lithuania. Surfing since 11 years old. This is my second ISA championship, last year I was in El Salvador. This time in Peru my younger sister Monika is competing in U16 girls. I am the oldest child and I have a brother and 5 sisters. Besides surfing, I like swimming, cycling and running. I take my surf board with me to every vacation. My home surf spot is Melnrage beach in Klaipeda city next to the Baltic sea. I am happy to be in Peru and represent my country. My biggest achievements so far are 2nd place in Lithuanian Open Men Surf Championship and 1st place in Lithuanian-Latvian youth championship.

Pradėjau banglenčių sportą, kai man buvo 10 metų. Pradėjau savo gimtojoje vietoje – Melnragėje, esančioje Baltijos jūroje, kur dažniausiai ir užsiimu banglenčių sportu. Jau keletą metų banglenčių sportu užsiimu ir kitose šalyse, tokiose kaip Kanarų salos, Šri Lanka ar Ispanija. Dalyvavau įvairiose Lietuvos ir Latvijos varžybose, kur laimėjau prizines vietas, taip pat dalyvavau ISA jaunimo varžybose 2024 metais vykusiose Salvadore.

Im very happy to be able to participate in this years championships. Last year I could not compete in el salvador due to a car crash accident where I got severley injured. So being able to compete this year in peru means a lot to me.

I am Monika, I am 14 yo. It is the first time I am competing in ISA World Junior Championship and I am very honoured to represent Lithuania. Surfing is quickly gaining popularity in my country, although we only have few spots on our 99 km (~60 miles) Baltic sea coast to enjoy. I hope that competing in Peru will let me show everyone around the world that even small countries athletes can be in big events. I am also keen on meeting new friends who share same surf passion. My older brother Antanas is also competing in this ISA event in U16 boys. Since I have 2 brothers and 4 sisters, I hope ISA World Championships become our family event by time my younger brothers and sisters compete in ISA events :)