João Chianca, Local Legend Needs A Huge Result To Re-Qualify At The Corona Saquarema Pro

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João Chianca, Local Legend Needs A Huge Result To Re-Qualify At The Corona Saquarema Pro

WSL

Friday, October 28, 2022

Saquarema legend João Chianca needs a massive result in hopes of re-qualifying for the Championship Tour.

Only two events remain in the battle for Championship Tour qualification. With three surfers already locking up their place on the 2023 tour, seven men's and five women's spots are still up for grabs when the best up-and-coming surfers head to Brazil. Watch the Corona Saquarema Pro presented by Banco Do Brasil live November 1-8 on worldsurfleague.com.

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