The Indian Open of Surfing 2026 was held from May 29 to May 31 at Blue Bay Eco Beach in Tannirbhavi, Mangalore. The championship brought together competitive surfers from across the country, further strengthening its reputation as one of India’s premier surfing events and providing a national platform for emerging talent.
Through its continued partnership with the championship, Cycle Pure Agarbathi aims to contribute to the growth and visibility of surfing in India by creating greater opportunities for athletes to showcase their skills and pursue professional careers in the sport. The sponsorship aligns with the broader vision of NR Group to support diverse sporting disciplines across the country, including golf, cricket, kabaddi, tennis, and athletics, while contributing to the development of India’s expanding sports ecosystem.
Speaking on the association, Arjun Ranga, Managing Director of Cycle Pure Agarbathi, said that the partnership with the Indian Open of Surfing reflects the company’s belief in the power of sports to unite communities and inspire younger generations. He added that the company is proud to continue supporting an event that is steadily placing Indian surfing on the national sporting map.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several senior officials and dignitaries, including H. V. Dharshan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada; Vinayak, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat, Dakshina Kannada; Meenakshi Arya, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Mangalore; Dilip, Deputy Director, Department of Tourism, Dakshina Kannada; and Pradeep D’Souza, Assistant Director, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Dakshina Kannada.
The closing ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including S. Shanthi, Deputy Chairperson of New Mangalore Port Authority; Ramnath Rai, Former Minister, Government of Karnataka; Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada; Pradeep D’Souza, Deputy Director, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports; Dileep Kumar, Deputy Director, Department of Tourism, Dakshina Kannada; Arun Vasu, President of the Surfing Federation of India; Dhananjay Shetty, Chairman of the Surfing Swami Foundation; and Rammohan Paranjape, President of the Karnataka Surfing Association.
The Indian Open of Surfing continues to emerge as a significant platform for promoting surfing talent and coastal sports across India. Cycle Pure Agarbathi’s continued association with the championship underscores NR Group’s long-term commitment to supporting sporting initiatives across multiple disciplines, encouraging athletic excellence, and contributing to the development of a stronger sports culture in the country.
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