Seventh edition of three-day Indian Open of Surfing to begin from May 29
The NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026 will take place from May 29 to 31 at Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach in Mangaluru. This event, organized by the Surfing Federation of India, aims to promote surfing and tourism in Karnataka. It serves as a key competitive platform for surfers preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
- ▪The event will be held from May 29 to 31 at Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach in Mangaluru.
- ▪It has been shifted from its previous location at Sasihithlu Beach.
- ▪The championship is expected to play an important role in the build-up to the upcoming Asian Games.
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Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan on Monday, May 18, said the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026, to be organised by the Surfing Federation of India, will be held from May 29 to 31 at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach in Mangaluru.Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Darshan said the event that started in 2016 has put Mangaluru on the global map. The event, which was earlier held at Sasihithlu Beach, has been shifted to Tanirbhavi. Many international and national athletes are expected to participate in the three-day event.He further said, “Karnataka has steadily emerged as one of India’s leading destinations for surfing and coastal sports, and the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing continues to play an important role in promoting both sports and tourism in the region.
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