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Kanoa Igarashi wins Asian Games surfing gold, secures provisional LA28 spot
Original: Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Kanoa Igarashi obtains provisional LA28 quota after winning men's surfing gold
Kanoa Igarashi won the men's surfing gold at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, a result that gives the Japanese surfer a provisional qualification spot for the LA28 Olympic Games. The victory adds to Igarashi's Olympic pedigree as he builds toward a home-continent title and another shot at Olympic podium success in Los Angeles in 2028.
Why now: Igarashi is a high-profile Olympic surfer, and winning gold plus an LA28 quota spot is major news for surfing fans ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.
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