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Kauli Vaast and Vahine Fierro are the two Polynesian surfers who have qualified for the French team for the 2024 Olympic Games surfing event. Ahead of the competition, they talk about the special bond between the Polynesian people and the mythical wave of Teahupo’o.
The Islands of Tahiti is the ancestral cradle of a sport that has spread far beyond its borders, and now attracts hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts: surfing. Thanks to its location in the Pacific Ocean, its unique seabed and reefs, The Islands of Tahiti is home to some of the most beautiful waves on the planet… but also some of the most dangerous. Once the privilege of kings and chiefs, surfing has now been democratised. Long forgotten, surfing has regained its pedigree to the point of becoming an Olympic discipline.
The Islands of Tahiti will host the Paris 2024 surfing events. But what are the origins of this sport? We went to meet surfing professionals and asked them some questions: how do you pronounce Teahupo’o? What’s your favourite Tahitian dance move?
Tahiti And Her Islands will host the Paris 2024 surfing events. But what are the origins of this sport?
Tahiti Tourisme has produced a press kit entitled “The Islands of Tahiti, Land of the 2024 Games”, published specially to celebrate the 300 days leading up to the event.
This press kit includes all the practical information relating to the events (available to date): calendar of events, planned celebrations, fan zones, etc. This world-renowned event, to be held in Teahupo’o, is a reminder that The Islands of Tahiti is the cradle of surfing and that horue (surfing) is deeply rooted in Polynesian culture.
You will also find a number of testimonials from local representatives of the “Land of the 2024 Games” label. This press pack is also an opportunity to give some tips for a successful surfing holiday in The Islands of Tahiti.
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Atout France has produced a joint press kit to promote France and its regions as a destination for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Paris 2024 Press Kit
