The safety and well-being of our athletes is paramount. The WSL will always work directly with individual athletes and their teams to ensure they feel safe and secure at each stop, and this remains our priority as we expand into new regions of the world. The WSL is committed to upholding inclusivity and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Together with our partners, we have been working closely with Tyler Wright and her team to ensure she feels safe competing in Abu Dhabi. We look forward to the upcoming Surf Abu Dhabi Pro and to bringing our Championship Tour to this new region.
"I've been working with the appropriate teams in the UAE as well as the WSL and am assured that I will be competing in a welcoming and safe environment," said Tyler Wright. "Competing around the world has been my job for a long time. Over the years, I've seen the impact of the women's tour and programs like WSL Rising Tides and how they have inspired a generation of women and many to come. Yesterday, I had the privilege of sharing the love of surfing with the WSL Rising Tides girls who had never surfed before. The abundant collective joy in that session was truly memorable. Sport has a beautiful and powerful way of fostering connection, community and representation. 'If you can see it, you can be it.' That's something that has remained important to me throughout my career."