Mangaluru, May 23 -- The Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), the second stop in the National Surfing Championship series, is set to return for its sixth edition. The event was recently announced by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for Surfing and Stand-Up Paddling in the country, according to a release from SFI.

Recognized by the International Surfing Association, this prestigious national competition will be hosted by the Mantra Surf Club and organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation. Set against the scenic backdrop of Sasihithlu Beach in Mangalore, Karnataka, the event will take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025.

The three-day premier surfing competition will witness participation from India's top-ranked surfers in ...