With Indian surfing gearing up for its historic debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September, the seventh edition of the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026 has secured strong support from leading corporate brands and government bodies ahead of the championship.
Scheduled to take place from May 29 to 31, 2026, at Blue Bay Eco Beach in Tannirbhavi, the championship will be organised by the Surfing Swami Foundation and Mantra Surf Club under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India.
The New Mangalore Port Authority has returned as the Title Sponsor for the third consecutive year, continuing its support towards the growth of surfing and coastal sports in the region. Cycle Agarbatti and skincare brand deconstruct have joined as Gold Sponsors, with deconstruct also serving as the Official SPF Partner for the event. The Karnataka Tourism Department, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, and the Karnataka Surfing Association are also supporting the championship, while Northern Sky has come on board as the Venue Partner.
The championship remains one of the key events on India’s national surfing calendar and is expected to play an important role in preparations for the Asian Games later this year. The event will also serve as a competitive platform for surfers aiming to secure places in India’s contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
Indian surfing has seen significant growth in recent years, with Indian surfers securing the country’s first-ever qualification quotas for the Asian Games and delivering strong performances at international competitions such as the Asian Surfing Championships. Events like the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing are continuing to contribute towards the development of India’s competitive surfing ecosystem.
Speaking on behalf of the Karnataka Government, Darshan H.V. said, “Karnataka has steadily emerged as one of India’s leading destinations for surfing and beach tourism. The continued success of the Indian Open of Surfing highlights the state’s growing stature as a hub for coastal sports, tourism and youth engagement. We are happy to support an event that celebrates both sport and the natural beauty of our coastline.”
Reaffirming support towards the championship, Sushil Kumar Singh said, “The NMPA Indian Open of Surfing has grown into a nationally recognised sporting property over the years and we are proud to continue our support as the title sponsor. As a coastal institution deeply connected with the region, we believe the championship not only promotes sports but also showcases the immense tourism and cultural potential of coastal Karnataka.”
Arjun Ranga also commented on the partnership, saying, “We are delighted to associate with a progressive sporting property like the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing. Surfing reflects youthfulness, energy and aspiration, values that resonate strongly with our brand and its growing connection with younger audiences across the country.”
Speaking about the growth of the sport, Malini Adapureddy said, “Indian surfing is entering a very exciting phase with growing international recognition and participation. Supporting the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing aligns with our vision of encouraging emerging sporting cultures and backing athletes who are pushing boundaries for the country.”
Highlighting the importance of sponsorship support, Rammohan Paranjape shared, “The support extended by our sponsors and government stakeholders has played a major role in strengthening the surfing ecosystem in India. With the Asian Games approaching, events like the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing become extremely important in preparing our athletes for the international stage while also helping the sport reach newer audiences.”
Over the years, the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing has established itself as one of India’s leading surfing championships, attracting top surfers from across the country while also contributing towards the growth of surfing tourism in Karnataka. The 2026 edition is expected to witness participation from some of India’s top surfers competing across multiple categories.
