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The nation’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling championship might be carried out earlier than the launch of the 2024 APP World Tour.
Association of PaddleSurf Professionals World Tour (APP) introduced their entry in India with the nation’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling championship. The India Paddle Festival will happen at picturesque Sasihithlu Beach, Mangalore, Karnataka, from 08th – 10th March 2024. India’s first-ever worldwide SUP occasion might be carried out earlier than the launch of the 2024 APP World Tour.
The India Paddle Festival would be the first step in an thrilling new improvement journey for the group, as a major progress of the game in the area over the approaching years. Presented by Karnataka Tourism, organised by Surfing Swami Foundation, the India Paddle Festival will welcome a variety of high athletes from the APP World Tour, in addition to different aspiring professionals from the area.
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Announcing the championship in India, CEO of the APP World Tour, Tristan Boxford mentioned, “We are extremely pleased to make our first entry into India with the Surfing Swami Foundation and Karnataka Tourism. We hope that the India Paddle Festival will help the sport get the much needed push to expand in the region. This championship will also provide an opportunity for the athletes to experience an international competition.”
Dhananjay Shetty, Director, Surfing Swami Foundation, mentioned, “This is a very big step for surfing and SUP community in India as we are going to witness the first ever International SUP event in Mangaluru, on the west coast of the country. This event will definitely help our paddlers to gain valuable experience from seasoned athletes from the APP World Tour which will eventually contribute to their learning process. The championship is going to provide boost to our efforts in expanding the sport and highlighting the tourism in the region. With the support of Karnataka Tourism, we look forward to a super successful and an exciting event ahead”.
Indian Rank 1, Sekar Patchai mentioned, “We have always been waiting for an international event of this stature to be hosted in India. It is a chance for stand-up paddlers like me to learn from top international athletes and improve our skills and techniques from them. We look forward for India Paddle Festival and hope that the Indian paddlers can put on a show and give a tough challenge to the international athletes. I’m excited for the event, I’m training hard and getting ready for it”.
17-12 months-outdated 4×SUP Japanese World Champion Shuri Araki who can be the youngest in historical past to win the world title on the age of 16, mentioned, “I am very excited to go to India for the first time and take part in India Paddle Festival, looking forward to paddling in new waters and local paddlers”.
