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.
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
Pradeep Pujar
Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore
- Stage
- National junior competition pathway
- Programme
- Athlete Development Programme
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
Raju Pujar
Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore
- Stage
- Junior surf and SUP competition pathway
- Programme
- Athlete Development Programme
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
Aakash Pujar
Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore
- Stage
- Competitive SUP pathway
- Programme
- Athlete Development Programme
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
Praveen Pujar
Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore
- Stage
- Junior SUP competition pathway
- Programme
- Athlete Development Programme
2025 India Paddle Festival U-15 Groms Sprint Winner
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- 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
Saanvi Hegde
Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore
- Stage
- National junior competition pathway
- Programme
- Athlete Development Programme
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
Aadya Singh
Surfing Swami Foundation, Mangalore
- Stage
- National junior competition pathway
- Programme
- Athlete Development Programme
2026 NMPA Indian Open of Surfing U-18 Girls Third Place
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- 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
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.
Consistent training
Coaching, water safety, fitness, technique and structured progression.
Equipment access
Surfboards, SUP boards, paddles, leashes, fins and safety equipment.
Competition pathway
Preparation, event entry, travel, logistics and appropriate exposure.
Tracking and reporting
Training attendance, progression milestones, verified results and support records.