Tamil Nadu Surfers Shine at Covelong Classic 2024

Tamil Nadu surfers dominated the first day of the Covelong Classic 2024, the national surfing championship's final leg. Among the highlights was 14-year-old Kishore Kumar with an outstanding score of 13.66. The event is organized by Tamil Nadu Surfing Association and Surf Turf, supported by the state government.

The first day of the Covelong Classic 2024 saw Tamil Nadu surfers taking the lead in the national surfing championship's final leg. The event, organized by the Tamil Nadu Surfing Association and hosted by Surf Turf, kicked off on Thursday with impressive performances.

Local prodigy Kishore Kumar, competing in the Groms (16 and Under) Boys category, delivered a stellar performance, achieving the highest score of the day at 13.66. In the men's open category, Nithish Varun T emerged as a top performer, leading the heats to secure a spot in the next round.

Supported by the Tamil Nadu Government and the Ministry of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, the three-day championship attracted 32 competitors from various states. The strong showing from Tamil Nadu included notable scores from Naveenkumar R, Kalapathy S, Ajith K, and Santosh M. The event continues with surfers eyeing the semi-finals and final rounds.

(With inputs from agencies.)