# Surfing Star Luana Silva Prepares for Global Stage

- Place: Florianopolis, Brazil (-27.578, -48.522)
- Published: 2026-11-07T03:46:15.797Z · expires 2026-11-14T03:46:15.797Z
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Brazil's rising surfing star Luana Silva heads to the 2026 ISA World Surfing Games fueled by confidence and an Olympic dream, per olympics.com.

The event marks a pivotal moment in Silva's career as she aims to compete on the global stage with high expectations, olympics.com reports.

Florianopolis, known for its coastal culture, hosts international attention as Silva prepares for the competition, with local support and media coverage highlighting her journey.

## Sources

- [Luana Silva heads to the 2026 ISA World Surfing Games fueled by confidence, mental well-being and an Olympic dream: "Expectations are high"](https://www.olympics.com/en/news/luana-silva-isa-games-surfing-confidence-mental-wellbeing-olympics) · olympics.com · 2026-11-05