Paris (AFP) – The head of French Polynesia said Tuesday that construction on a beach tower to be used by judges during this year's Olympics surfing contest was "going well" after a scandal-hit start.

Local wildcard Vahine Fierro won the Shisheido Tahiti Pro in pumping surf at her home break of Teahupo'o on Wednesday, establishing herself as a favourite for gold when the Paris Olympics kick off at ...

TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti - A local champion, days of perfect surf, a viral moment and plenty of high sporting drama - the decision by Paris 2024 to hold the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti delivered in ...