Maldivian surfers Ali Khushruwan (Kuda Ayya) and Aamin Umar Moosa have reached the semi-finals of the Men’s Rising Series at the Maldives Pro 2026.

The event, part of the IBC World Tour, is being held in Thulusdhoo and features the Men’s Rising Series, Women’s Prime Series and Men’s Junior Rising Series.

Four Maldivian athletes reached the Rising Series quarter-finals, with Kuda Ayya, Aamin Umar Moosa, Nooh Mohamed Dunaim and Ashraf Hassan competing for places in the semi-finals.

Kuda Ayya defeated Pierre-Louis Costes in the quarter-finals, while Aamin advanced after his heat against Hugo Nauta.

Kuda Ayya will face Costes in the semi-finals, while Aamin will take on defending champion Armide Soliveres.

The achievement marks the first time Maldivian athletes have reached the semi-finals of a World Tour event.