Sixth Edition of Indian Open of Surfing Will be Held in Mangalore From May 30 to June 1

The Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), is set to return for its sixth edition in Mangalore from May 30 to June 1. The three-day surfing competition will witness participation from India’s top-ranked surfers in four categories: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Groms Boys (U-16) and Groms Girls (U-16), its organisers, Mantra Surf Club and Surfing Swami Foundation.

The Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for Surfing and Stand-Up Paddling in the country and recognised by the International Surfing Association, has announced the event to be held at Sasihitlu Beach.

Prior to the IOS, Surfing Swami Foundation, in collaboration with Panambur Surfing School, Mantra Surf Club, and Indica Surf School, will organise a ‘grom search’ at Mangalore’s Panambur beach. The initiative aims to identify and nurture young surfing talent from the coastal regions of Karnataka. The selected groms (young surfers) will be given access to professional training under the guidance of seasoned coaches and affiliated surf schools, helping them build not just sporting careers but also alternate livelihoods and a brighter future.