Athletes

Young surfers and paddlers building their path through training and competition.

These profiles show the athletes currently connected to the Foundation's development work. Results, needs and support updates are published only after verification.

Athlete profiles

Athletes developing through training and competition.

All athletes shown here are connected to Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore. Competition results are published with the event, category and date.

Results last reviewed
23 July 2026

Showing all 6 athletes

Surf Junior

Pradeep Pujar

Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore

Stage
National junior competition pathway
Programme
Athlete Development Programme
Headline result

2026 NMPA Indian Open of Surfing U-18 Boys Champion

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  • 1st place NMPA Indian Open of Surfing Surfing Juniors U-18 Boys · 31 May 2026
  • 1st place Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol India, Mangalore U-14 Boys · 23 May 2025
  • 2nd place Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol India, Mangalore U-16 Boys · 23 May 2025
  • ISA Scholarship recipient International Surfing Association Announced 3 March 2022

Profile updated 23 July 2026

Surf SUP Junior

Raju Pujar

Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore

Stage
Junior surf and SUP competition pathway
Programme
Athlete Development Programme
Headline result

2024 India Paddle Festival U-16 Junior Sprint Champion

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  • 3rd place India Paddle Festival U-18 Technical Distance Race · 8 March 2025
  • 1st place India Paddle Festival U-16 Junior Sprint · 10 March 2024
  • ISA Scholarship recipient International Surfing Association Announced 3 March 2022

Profile updated 23 July 2026

SUP Junior

Aakash Pujar

Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore

Stage
Competitive SUP pathway
Programme
Athlete Development Programme
Headline result

2025 India Paddle Festival Overall Youth Champion

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  • Overall Youth Champion India Paddle Festival 9 March 2025
  • 2nd place India Paddle Festival U-18 Technical Distance Race · 8 March 2025
  • 1st place Palk Bay SUP Challenge Technical Mixed Groms · 28 September 2024
  • 2nd place India Paddle Festival U-16 Junior Sprint · 10 March 2024

Profile updated 23 July 2026

SUP Junior

Praveen Pujar

Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore

Stage
Junior SUP competition pathway
Programme
Athlete Development Programme
Headline result

2025 India Paddle Festival U-15 Groms Sprint Winner

View verified achievements
  • 1st place India Paddle Festival U-15 Groms Sprint · 9 March 2025
  • 3rd place Palk Bay SUP Challenge Technical Mixed Groms · 28 September 2024
  • 3rd place India Paddle Festival U-16 Junior Sprint · 10 March 2024

Profile updated 23 July 2026

Surf Junior

Saanvi Hegde

Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore

Stage
National junior competition pathway
Programme
Athlete Development Programme
Headline result

2026 NMPA Indian Open of Surfing U-18 Girls Runner-up

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  • 2nd place NMPA Indian Open of Surfing Surfing Juniors U-18 Girls · 31 May 2026
  • 1st place Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol India, Mangalore U-18 Women · 23 May 2025
  • 1st place Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol India, Mangalore U-16 Girls · 23 May 2025
  • 3rd place Indian Open of Surfing Groms Girls 16 and Under · 29 May 2022

Profile updated 23 July 2026

Surf Junior

Aadya Singh

Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore

Stage
National junior competition pathway
Programme
Athlete Development Programme
Headline result

2026 NMPA Indian Open of Surfing U-18 Girls Third Place

View verified achievements
  • 3rd place NMPA Indian Open of Surfing Surfing Juniors U-18 Girls · 31 May 2026
  • 2nd place Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol India, Mangalore U-18 Women · 23 May 2025
  • 2nd place Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol India, Mangalore U-16 Girls · 23 May 2025

Profile updated 23 July 2026

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Help strengthen the programme behind every athlete.

At this stage, support is directed to the Foundation’s wider Athlete Development programme rather than to individual athletes.

Contributions and partnerships can strengthen coaching, shared equipment, training access, competition preparation, travel and progress documentation. The agreed scope will define what the support funds and how it is reported.

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Consistent training

Coaching, water safety, fitness, technique and structured progression.

02

Equipment access

Surfboards, SUP boards, paddles, leashes, fins and safety equipment.

03

Competition pathway

Preparation, event entry, travel, logistics and appropriate exposure.

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Tracking and reporting

Training attendance, progression milestones, verified results and support records.