Supporting young surfers and paddlers from the shoreline up.
Surfing Swami Foundation supports young athletes with training, guidance, equipment access, event exposure, and opportunities to grow through Surfing and Stand Up Paddling.
Many young athletes need regular support for coaching, equipment, travel, event participation, nutrition, and long term development.
Talent needs time, training, and steady support.
The foundation works with athletes who are building their skills in Surfing and Stand Up Paddling. Some are already competing. Some are still growing into the sport.
Through athlete support, the goal is to help young surfers and paddlers continue training, participate in competitions, gain exposure, and stay connected to a healthy ocean based pathway.
Regular coaching, practice time, safety guidance, and structured development.
Surfboards, SUP boards, paddles, leashes, fins, wetsuits, rashguards, and basic accessories.
Travel, event entry, food, stay, logistics, and exposure at regional, national, and international events.
Young athletes building their future through Surfing and SUP.
This section highlights athletes supported by the foundation. More profiles can be added as the athlete development program grows.
Pradeep Pujar
Achievements
National champion and one of the leading surfers from the west coast.
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A foundation supported athlete who represents the next generation of Indian surfing.
Raju Pujar
Achievements
Competed in youth divisions and continues to gain valuable experience through events.
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Part of the young surf pathway supported through regular training and exposure.
Akash
Achievements
Developing through SUP training and competition exposure.
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Part of the foundation’s growing SUP development pathway.
Praveen
Achievements
Developing through SUP training, event exposure, and athlete support.
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Represents the foundation’s effort to build stronger SUP athletes in India.
Saanvi Hegde
Achievements
Add key achievements, event results, training milestones, or competition participation.
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A young surfer building confidence, skill, and competition experience through the foundation pathway.
Aadya Singh
Achievements
Secured 2nd place in the Groms U16 Girls Shortboard division.
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A young surfer building confidence, competition experience, and long term potential.
Help an athlete stay in training and keep progressing.
Athlete support can make a direct difference. It can help young surfers and paddlers continue training, access equipment, travel for competitions, and receive steady guidance through their development journey.
Training Support
Help cover regular coaching, practice sessions, safety training, fitness guidance, and structured development.
Equipment Access
Support surfboards, SUP boards, paddles, leashes, fins, rashguards, safety gear, and shared equipment.
Competition Support
Help athletes with event entries, travel, accommodation, food, logistics, and exposure at competitions.
Interested in supporting an athlete?
You can make a direct contribution, sponsor specific needs, or speak to the foundation about a structured athlete support plan.
Support the next generation of Indian surfers and paddlers.
Athlete development takes time. With steady support, young surfers and paddlers can train better, compete more often, access the right equipment, and continue growing with confidence.
Understand the pathway.
Learn how athlete and youth development connects training, ocean safety, equipment access, mentoring, and competition exposure.
View ProgramHelp an athlete continue.
Support coaching, travel, equipment, competition costs, food, accommodation, and long term athlete development.
Sponsor AthleteDiscuss athlete support.
Speak to the foundation about supporting one athlete, a group of athletes, or a structured development pathway.
Speak To UsSurfing Swami Foundation is a Section 8 organization. Necessary documentation for donations, sponsorships, CSR partnerships, program support, and impact reporting can be provided wherever applicable.