Mahabalipuram, India– The picturesque coastal town of Mahabalipuram in India is set to become the epicenter of Asian surfing as it prepares to host the 2025 edition of the Asian Surfing Championships. Scheduled from August 3 to 12, the event will bring together surfers from 20 countries, all vying for regional glory and crucial qualification spots for major international competitions.
Surfers will compete across various Shortboard divisions, including Open Men, Open Women, Under-18 Boys, and Under-18 Girls, promising ten days of high-octane action on the waves.
A Gateway to Elite Competitions
Beyond the traditional gold, silver, bronze, and copper medals, the stakes at this year’s championships are significantly higher. The event serves as a landmark on the Asian surfing calendar, offering direct qualification berths for the 2026 Asian Games. This elevates the championship to a critical platform for athletes aiming to represent their nations at the continental multi-sport event.
Adding to the prestige, the men’s and women’s champions at Mahabalipuram will also receive direct entry into the SurfCity El Salvador ALAS Global Finals, slated for November 17–23 later this year. This direct path to a global final underscores the championship’s importance in identifying and promoting Asia’s top surfing talent on the international stage.
The hosting of this significant event in Mahabalipuram further cements India’s growing prominence in the global surfing landscape, offering local athletes a unique home advantage and inspiring the next generation of surfers across the continent.
Surfers from 20 countries will be taking part across various Shortboard divisions: Open Men, Open Women, Under-18 Bo ys, and Under-18 Girls.
Beyond the gold, silver, bronze, and copper medals, the surfers will be vying for qualification spots for the 2026 Asian Games, making this a landmark event on the Asian surfing calendar. The men’s and women’s champions will receive direct berths to the SurfCity El Salvador ALAS Global Finals, scheduled for November 17–23 later this year.
India squad for Asian Surfing Championships 2025
- Srikanth D (Tamil Nadu)
- Kishore Kumar (Tamil Nadu)
- Ramesh Budihal (Kerala)
- Kamali Moorthy (Tamil Nadu)
- Sugar Shanti Banarse (Goa)
- Shrishti Selvam (Tamil Nadu)
- Tayin Arun (Tamil Nadu)
- Harish P (Tamil Nadu)
- Prahlad Sriram (Tamil Nadu)
- Aadya Singh (Karnataka)
- Dhamayanthi Sriram (Tamil Nadu)
- Saanvi Hegde (Karnataka)
Participating countries
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
- UAE
- Uzbekistan
“Tamil Nadu has always believed in empowering youth through sports and fostering a spirit of excellence and inclusivity. Hosting the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 in Tamil Nadu highlights our commitment to nurturing new sports like surfing, creating world-class opportunities for our athletes, and strengthening Tamil Nadu’s position as India’s sports and adventure tourism hub,” Udhayanidhi Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Minister for Youth Welfare & Sports Development, said.
Arun Vasu, President, Surfing Federation of India, added, “Hosting the Asian Surfing Championships in Mahabalipuram marks a historic moment for Indian surfing. With Tamil Nadu at the forefront, we are not only showcasing our incredible athletes but also building a stronger global community through partnerships like the ASF–PASA initiative. This event will inspire countless young surfers to dream bigger and ride higher.”
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