Sixth edition of Indian Open of Surfing from May 30
The event was recently announced by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for surfing and stand-up paddling in the country. Recognised by the International Surfing Association, this prestigious national competition will be hosted by the Mantra Surf Club and organised by the Surfing Swami Foundation (SSF).
The three-day premier surfing competition will witness participation from India's top-ranked surfers in four categories: Men's Open, Women's Open, Groms (U-16) Boys, and Groms (U-16) Girls.
Following the International Surfing Festival Kerala Varkala 2025, held in April, the IOS serves as the second stop in the National Championship Series. This highly competitive event showcases intense action and fierce rivalry between surfers from the east and west coasts of India.
Last year, India earned its first-ever surfing quotas for a multisport event, securing two spots for the 2026 Asian Games at the Asian Surf Championship 2024 in the Maldives— a milestone that marks a new era for surfing in the country. The current edition of the IOS holds significant importance, as it offers athletes the opportunity to boost their rankings and enhance their chances of qualifying for the Asian Surf Championship, the qualifier event for the 2026 Asian Games scheduled later this year.
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