Rameswaram
The National Stand-up Paddling Championship, a two-day event organised by the Surfing Federation of India, started at Pirappanvalasai near Rameswaram on Thursday.
There are competitions in various categories for men, women and groms (U-16). Sekar Patchai and Gayatri were adjudged national champions of men’s and women’s technical race (2 km), respectively. A seven-time national champion, Mr. Sekar Patchai of Surf Turf, said, “Technical race is challenging. It not only tests your endurance but also one’s technical prowess to maneuver along turns and it makes all the more sweeter.” “I look forward to the sprint tomorrow and the long distance race too. The field is tough and the conditions challenging,” he added.
