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USOPC Names USA Surfing Official Governing Body for 2026

4/16/2026

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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has named USA Surfing as the official national governing body for surfing, effective June 1, 2026.
This decision ends a dispute following USA Surfing's voluntary decertification in December 2021 due to financial issues and a bid by U.S. Ski and Snowboard to take over.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard withdrew its application in November 2022, citing a lack of constructive dialogue.
The USOPC also recognized USA Lacrosse as the governing body for lacrosse in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has named USA Surfing as the official national governing body for surfing, effective June 1, 2026.
This decision ends a dispute following USA Surfing's voluntary decertification in December 2021 due to financial issues and a bid by U.S. Ski and Snowboard to take over.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard withdrew its application in November 2022, citing a lack of constructive dialogue.
The USOPC also recognized USA Lacrosse as the governing body for lacrosse in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.