In October of this year, she participated in the first face-to-face meeting of the ISA Athletes Commission in Biarritz, France, led by its president Mrs. Justine Dupont (France), and where they presented strategies and objectives. The classification for the Panamanian Games and the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 were also discussed.

The official ISA statement indicated that “The composition of the Athletes Commission has representation from four continents and is made up of more than 50% women, which exemplifies further the evolution of gender equality within the sport of surfing”. In addition, the commission represents a variety of surfing disciplines including shortboard, longboard, SUP surf, SUP race and para surfing.

Leilani from the first elected athletes in history to a Commission of Surf Athletes, created from the inclusion of this sport as an Olympic discipline. It's an amazing time for surfing with all these opportunities. The collaboration of international athletes through surfing is forging a better future for the ISA.

Message from Leilani: “My goal is to continue representing my country and surfing in the best possible way. I think part of this comes with a responsibility to make our sport a more equitable, fair and beneficial place for future generations.”

Meanwhile, in Dominical, the Sunset Surf Sessions will soon resume on Saturdays with good music and relaxed vibes.

The Semana Santa Contest will be celebrated on April 7 & 8, 2023.