Kishore Kumar and Kamali Moorthy Clinch Open Titles at 7th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing in Mangaluru
मुख्य बातें
- •Kishore Kumar (Tamil Nadu) won the Men’s Open title with a score of 15.20 at the 7th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing in Mangaluru on May 25, 2026.
- •Kamali Moorthy (Tamil Nadu) defended her Women’s Open title with a score of 13.17 and also won the U-18 Girls category.
- •Junior winners included Pradeep Pujar (U-18 Boys), Harish P. (U-14 Boys), and Dhamayanthi Sriram (U-14 Girls).
- •The event was organized by Mantra Surf Club and Surfing Swami Foundation, supported by the Surfing Federation of India, Karnataka government, and Karnataka Surfing Association.
The 7th edition of the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing concluded with a spectacular showcase of talent at Tannirbhavi Beach in Mangaluru on Sunday, May 25, 2026. The event, organized under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India and supported by the Karnataka government and the Karnataka Surfing Association, witnessed fierce competition across multiple categories, culminating in Tamil Nadu surfers Kishore Kumar and Kamali Moorthy securing the coveted Men’s and Women’s Open titles, respectively.
Kishore Kumar emerged victorious in the Men’s Open category with a final score of 15.20, fending off strong challenges from Ramesh Budihal (12.87) and Sivaraj Babu (11.90). Srikanth D. rounded out the top four with a score of 9.93. Speaking after his win, Kumar expressed his ambition to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games, emphasizing the importance of national representation in the sport. His victory marked a significant milestone in his surfing career and added to the growing recognition of Indian surfers on the international stage.
