Surfers make strong start at 7th edition of NMPA Indian Open of Surfing in Mangaluru
The seventh edition of the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing has commenced in Mangaluru, attracting surfers from across India. The competition features various categories, including Men's Open, Women's Open, and junior divisions, all competing under favorable conditions. The event serves as a key stop in the national championship series and plays a significant role in the Asian Games selection process.
- ▪The event is taking place at Blue Bay Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangaluru.
- ▪Surfers are competing in categories such as Men's Open, Women's Open, Under-18 Boys, and Under-14 Boys.
- ▪Kamali Moorthy from Tamil Nadu scored the highest in the Women's Open quarter-finals with a score of 13.83.
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MANGALURUThe seventh edition of the three-day NMPA Indian Open of Surfing has begun at the Blue Bay Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangaluru on Friday, with surfers from across the country taking to the waves on the opening day of one of India’s premier surfing competitions.Serving as a key stop in the national championship series and an important event in India’s Asian Games selection cycle, the championship began under excellent surfing conditions, with clean waves and favourable weather providing the perfect stage for the country’s top surfers.Competition on the opening day featured action across the Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Under-18 Boys and Under-14 Boys divisions.
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