Portuguese surfers Yolanda Hopkins and Francisca Veselko were eliminated from the World Surf League (WSL) Rio de Janeiro event in the first round of competition today. Hopkins lost her heat to Spanish surfer Nadia Erostarbe, while Veselko was defeated by New Zealand’s Isabella Nichols. This marks the end of their participation in this stage of the WSL championship. Both surfers faced tough competition in their respective heats, failing to advance to the next round. The event continues with remaining competitors vying for championship points. Erostarbe and Nichols will progress further in the tournament. This outcome concludes the Brazilian leg of the competition for the Portuguese athletes.