The IndependentHow surfing has helped Rio children escape slum life in BrazilThe IndependentHe says that Rio needs to develop its pro-surfing infrastructure more to give greater opportunities to surfers looking to become professionals: “My dream until today is to be a pro surfer. I still compete in championships, but there aren't many of them ...Surfing takes Brazilian kids out of Rio slumNew Straits Times Onlineall 43 news articles »