Rio Waida had a breakthrough year in 2022.

He won two contests on the WSL Challenger Series, qualifying to compete at the highest level for a professional surfer - the first Indonesian ever to do so.

This is a short edit of some of Rio's best sessions in Bali during 2022, showcasing the form that brought him all that success in a competitive setting.

The first event of the Championship Tour kicks off at Pipeline in Hawaii in a few days, so make sure to keep an eye out for Rio and follow his journey as he enters the newest phase of his career.

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