the rio pro is a world surfing league competition that happens in barra da tijuca - with beautiful waves, sunshine and crowds of fans the competition is an exciting yearly event - attracting locals and visitors alike the rio pro continues to capture the success of brazilian surfers.

in may of 2016 gabriel medina, one of brasil's most well known surfers, made it to the semi finals - in 2015 the brazilian surfer filipe toledo was crowned champion in the rio pro - it was a proud moment for locals and fans of the 'brazilian storm'.

the rio grand slam is a yearly beach volleyball tournament hosted on copacabana beach - organized by the international federation of volleyball, fivb, the tournament is free to locals and features the best athletes and beach volleyball in the globe.