The India Paddle Festival 2025 concluded in electrifying fashion at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangalore, showcasing three days of world-class Stand-Up Paddling action. Athletes from across the globe battled wave and wind in intense sprint and distance races, and the festival ended with thrilling podium finishes across multiple categories.
Here’s a full breakdown of the results from the second edition of India’s only international SUP championship:
APP Pro Sprint Finals
1. 🥇 Christian Andersen (Denmark)
2. 🥈 Antonio Morillo (Spain)
3. 🥉 Daniel Hasulyo (Hungary)
Consolation Final (All-India Podium)
1. 🥇 Sekar Patchai
2. 🥈 Manikandan M
3. 🥉 Selvarasan Nagamuthu
Women’s Final Results
1. 🥇 Esperanza Barreras (Spain)
2. 🥈 Sujeong Lim (South Korea)
3. 🥉 Chiara Vorster (South Africa)
Overall APP Pro Championship Standings
Men’s Overall Champions
1. 🥇 Antonio Morillo (Spain) – 18,000 points
2. 🥈 Christian Andersen (Denmark) – 16,500 points
3. 🥉 Daniel Hasulyo (Hungary) – 14,500 points
4. 🏅 Sekar Patchai (India) – 10,750 points (Notable Indian finish)
Women’s Overall Champions
1. 🥇 Esperanza Barreras (Spain) – 20,000 points
2. 🥈 Chiara Vorster (South Africa) – 14,500 points
3. 🥈 Sujeong Lim (South Korea) – 14,500 points (Tie)
Junior & Groms Categories
U-18 Overall Champions
1. 🥇 Aakash Pujar (India) – 16,000 points
2. 🥈 Keefe Anargya Pranoto (Indonesia)
3. 🥉 Martin J Patumsuwon (Thailand)
U-18 Sprint Race (Final Day)
1. 🥇 Martin J Patumsuwon (Thailand)
2. 🥈 Aakash Pujar (India)
3. 🥉 Raju Pujar (India)
U-15 Groms Sprint Final
1. 🥇 Praveen Pujar
2. 🥈 Aneesh Kumar
3. 🥉 Muhammadh Irfan
Community Race Results (4KM Fun Paddle)
The community race brought together recreational paddlers in a fun, high-energy format to celebrate the growing passion for SUP in India.
1. 🥇 Samanth
2. 🥈 Gokul
3. 🥉 Madhukar
Closing Ceremony Highlights
• Chief Guest: Suniel Shetty, renowned actor and native of Mangalore, felicitated the winners.
• His words paid tribute to the roots of the event, highlighting its spiritual and community foundation laid by late Swami Narasingha.
• The ceremony marked the perfect close to an event that successfully blended sport, celebration, and a global paddling community.
Final Note
India Paddle Festival 2025 has once again elevated India’s status in the global Stand-Up Paddling scene. With world champions, homegrown athletes, and enthusiastic amateurs all sharing the waves at Sasihithlu, the festival has proven that India is ready to ride the wave of global water sports.