After his adventurous surfing visit to Abu Dhabi, Kelly Slater received another surprise. The world champion got himself a gift from another dear surfer. Regarded as the greatest professional surfer, Slater is revisiting his skills to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The tournament which is a dream for any surfer will witness his greatness.

While heading towards another career spree, Kelly Slater has marked a great chapter in surfing. He recently had an amazing facility built in Abu Dhabi. The facility would be a major step towards globalizing the sport’s footprint in the gulf. Heading back to the soil, he found a gift from a world champion.

A special gift for the surfing champion

The 11-time World Surf League champion, Kelly Slater is heading towards the next challenge. The WSL granted him a wildcard for the 2023-24 season, making him eligible for the tour events. In his recent Instagram story, he met with gratitude from the 3X World Surfing Champion, Gabriel Medina. Medina gifted him a Fluminese jersey as a Brazilian gesture of love and respect.

This came after Brazil’s Fluminense defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores for the maiden time. Copa Libertadores is the highest level of competition in South American club soccer. It was an exchange of culture when the Americans and Brazilians crossed paths on their respective adventure.

The legend’s pursuit of a modern facility in Abu Dhabi

Recently, Kelly Slater has embarked on a mission to bring the thrill of surfing to the deserts of Abu Dhabi. He partnered with Modon Properties, to create the world’s largest wave pool. It is a state-of-the-art facility that will revolutionize the sport in the region. This ambitious project, known as Surf Abu Dhabi, is a testament to Slater’s vision. of making surfing accessible to all, regardless of geographical constraints.

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His efforts to make surfing a global adventure are commendable. With an abundance of accessibility due to his decorated career, he is making Surf Abu Dhabi a place for enthusiasts as well as professionals. Dubai will soon be looking forward to hosting a competition in the middle of the desert. His partnering with Dubai will lead the new generation towards a greater good.

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