Indonesian surfer I Made Pajar Ariyana won the World Surf League Qualifying Series (QS) 2000 Manokwari Pro at Petrus Kafiar Amban Beach, Manokwari, West Papua, Sunday.Pajar Ariyana won the trophy after scoring 17.50 points with his two best waves of 9.83 and 7.67 points to beat compatriot Dylan Wicoxen who recorded 15.50 points.
"I'm so happy to win this. It was a solid heat with Dylan, but Dylan put a lot of pressure on me. Thank you to the entire team, PSOI, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and all the coaches. Thank you, mom and dad at home, for supporting me ," said Pajar Ariyana, as quoted by Asian Surf.
Dylan first posted an 8.50 on one of his best waves, putting pressure on Pajar Ariyana. However, the 21-year-old then posted a solid score.
