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World Surfing faces serious sexual assault allegations involving a girl from Sydney who is the alleged victim.
The WSL (World Surfing League) suspended Mexican surfer and world-ranked 24th Alan Cleland Jr., 24, from all competition on Monday, a development that has shocked the surfing community.
The incident reportedly took place at a party following the final day of the Outerknown Tahiti Pro in August, which is stop 7 on the WSL Championship Tour.
Respected surfing journalist Nick Carroll reported in Surfing World that the incident involving an Australian teenager involved at least three men.
NSW Police have been informed about the allegations and are in contact with surfing authorities, according to the sport publication.
It is unknown whether French Polynesian police are taking any legal action at this time.
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The World Surf League has issued a statement regarding the suspension: “The World Surf League (WSL) confirms that a competitor on the 2026 Men’s Championship Tour has been suspended after the WSL was recently made aware of allegations of a deeply serious nature involving the competitor.
“The allegations involve conduct in relation to a private gathering in Tahiti in August. The gathering was not affiliated with the WSL.
“All WSL competitors are bound by the conduct standards outlined in the WSL Rule Book, at all times. After being informed of the allegations, the WSL Discipline Committee took prompt action and issued a provisional suspension to the competitor from all WSL events.
