Athletes

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.

Athlete Support

Many young athletes need regular support for coaching, equipment, travel, event participation, nutrition, and long term development.

Athlete 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.

Support can help with
Training

Regular coaching, practice time, safety guidance, and structured development.

Equipment

Surfboards, SUP boards, paddles, leashes, fins, wetsuits, rashguards, and basic accessories.

Competition

Travel, event entry, food, stay, logistics, and exposure at regional, national, and international events.

Athlete Profiles

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, foundation supported surfer from Mulki, Karnataka
Surfing Mulki, Karnataka

Pradeep Pujar

Sport
Surf
Division
National level surfer

Achievements

National champion and one of the leading surfers from the west coast.

Short Note

A foundation supported athlete who represents the next generation of Indian surfing.

Raju Pujar, young surfer from Mulki, Karnataka supported through the foundation pathway
Surfing Mulki, Karnataka

Raju Pujar

Sport
Surf
Division
Junior / competitive pathway

Achievements

Competed in youth divisions and continues to gain valuable experience through events.

Short Note

Part of the young surf pathway supported through regular training and exposure.

Akash, Stand Up Paddling athlete supported through Surfing Swami Foundation
SUP Karnataka, India

Akash

Sport
SUP
Division
Stand Up Paddling athlete

Achievements

Developing through SUP training and competition exposure.

Short Note

Part of the foundation’s growing SUP development pathway.

Praveen, Stand Up Paddling athlete supported through Surfing Swami Foundation
SUP Karnataka, India

Praveen

Sport
SUP
Division
Stand Up Paddling athlete

Achievements

Developing through SUP training, event exposure, and athlete support.

Short Note

Represents the foundation’s effort to build stronger SUP athletes in India.

Saanvi Hegde, young surfer supported through the foundation athlete development pathway
Surfing India

Saanvi Hegde

Sport
Surf
Division
Groms / Junior division

Achievements

Add key achievements, event results, training milestones, or competition participation.

Short Note

A young surfer building confidence, skill, and competition experience through the foundation pathway.

Aadya Singh, young surfer supported through the foundation athlete development pathway
Surfing India

Aadya Singh

Sport
Surf
Division
Groms / Junior division

Achievements

Secured 2nd place in the Groms U16 Girls Shortboard division.

Short Note

A young surfer building confidence, competition experience, and long term potential.

Sponsor an Athlete

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.

01

Training Support

Help cover regular coaching, practice sessions, safety training, fitness guidance, and structured development.

02

Equipment Access

Support surfboards, SUP boards, paddles, leashes, fins, rashguards, safety gear, and shared equipment.

03

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.

Build the pathway

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.

Programs

Understand the pathway.

Learn how athlete and youth development connects training, ocean safety, equipment access, mentoring, and competition exposure.

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Support

Help an athlete continue.

Support coaching, travel, equipment, competition costs, food, accommodation, and long term athlete development.

Sponsor Athlete
Contact

Discuss athlete support.

Speak to the foundation about supporting one athlete, a group of athletes, or a structured development pathway.

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Surfing Swami Foundation is a Section 8 organization. Necessary documentation for donations, sponsorships, CSR partnerships, program support, and impact reporting can be provided wherever applicable.