ISA Opposes Controversial New Olympics Tower in Tahiti Amid Environmental Concerns

Despite widespread protests and over 200,000 petition signatures, Olympic organizers and Tahitian government proceed with construction.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has publicly opposed the construction of a new judges' tower for the 2024 Olympics event in Tahiti, citing environmental concerns and lack of local support.
Despite the ISA's opposition, Olympic organizers and the Tahitian government have decided to proceed with the construction of the tower.
Protests against the tower have been ongoing since October, with over 200,000 people signing an online petition and prominent surfers lending their support.
The new tower will be built on the reef, requiring 133 holes to be drilled for the concrete foundations, sparking fears of irreparable damage to the local coral reef.
Alternatives proposed by the ISA, such as building the tower on land and using digital cameras on the existing wooden tower, have been dismissed by the Olympic organizers.