How can a landlocked country like Zimbabwe join the International Surfing Association?

The ISA allows membership from countries without coastlines, recognizing the sport can be practiced in artificial wave pools and inland facilities.

What does Zimbabwe's membership in the ISA mean for its surfers?

It allows Zimbabwean surfers to compete in ISA-sanctioned events and access development programs, despite the lack of natural ocean waves.

Which other African countries are ISA members?

South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, and now Zimbabwe are among the 21 African member nations of the ISA.

Zimbabwe Joins International Surfing Association

Zimbabwe became the 120th member of the International Surfing Association and the 21st from Africa, despite having no coastline.

August 13, 2026 1 min read 7 views Source: sports.yahoo.com

Zimbabwe has officially joined the International Surfing Association (ISA) as a national federation member, becoming the 120th member worldwide and the 21st from Africa. The announcement was made on August 13, 2026, according to the ISA.

Despite being a landlocked country with no coastline, Zimbabwe's surfing community has grown in recent years, with surfers training in artificial wave pools and traveling to neighboring countries for ocean waves. The ISA recognized the country's commitment to developing the sport.

Zimbabwe's membership highlights the ISA's efforts to expand surfing globally, including in landlocked nations. The country joins other African members such as South Africa, Morocco, and Senegal.

The ISA said it looks forward to supporting Zimbabwe's surfing development and its participation in international competitions.