Kerala to host India’s First Surfing Competition
1 May 2013
Thiruvananthapuram
Surfing Federation of India (National Governing Body for Surfing in India) has organised India’s first ever official National Surfing and Standup Paddle competition. Competition named Spice Coast Open is to be organized in Kovalam Beach from 3rd-5th May 2013.
“It is an International event and former cricketer Jonty Rhodes, their ambassador will be present for the inauguration ceremony on the May 3,” said Deepti Jha, media and marketing head, Surfing Federation of India.The event will be held in four age categories in surfing and two in standup paddle. Organisers says it’s a campaign to include surfing into the Olympics and other international multi-sport events.
Source– http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/1826886/report-india-s-first-ever-surfing-competition-to-be-held-in-kerala
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