Mangalore, March 4 -- The India Paddle Festival, the country's only international stand-up paddling event, returns for its second edition with a powerhouse line-up, featuring world number two Christian Andersen, former World Champion Daniel Hasulyo, and four-time World Champion and the Defending Women's Champion Esperanza Barreras.

Leading India's charge will be the formidable Sekar Patchai, the current national champion and 25-time title-holder. The second edition of the India Paddle Festival is set to take place from March 7 to 9, 2025, at the scenic Sasihithlu Beach, Mangalore, and Karnataka, as per a press release.

The three-day international event is organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation and Mantra Surf Club, in collaboration w...