The International Surfing Association (ISA), Surfing’s world governing authority, has admitted Greece as its newest member.

The Greek Surfing Association, led by President Stefan Aslanidis is now the national governing body of the sport in Greece.

“We are very happy and proud about the recognition of the Greek Surfing Association”, said Aslanidis.

“Greek surfing is on its very first steps, with a young history of about twelve years and about 400 active surfers. We want to do our best for promoting surfing in Greece.”

Fernando Aguerre, President of the ISA, said about the newest member, “We are very happy to welcome the Greek Surfing Association to the Surfing Movement. Greece, the birthplace of the Olypmics, is very close to the hearts of all surfers, as an inspiration in both sport and cultural terms.”

Located in southeastern Europe, surfing in Greece is practiced in the Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, the Peloponesse and island such as Crete and Ikaria.

The ISA said it look forward to seeing the Greece national team competing at its World Surfing Championships and to developing a small but active group of juniors.