NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026: A Landmark Championship for Indian Surfing and the West Coast

The seventh edition of the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing brought India’s leading surfers and emerging young athletes together at Blue Bay Eco Beach, Mangaluru, for three days of national-level competition. The championship celebrated strong performances across categories, a historic title for local surfer Pradeep Pujar, and the growing role of coastal Karnataka in the future of Indian surfing.