Indian Surfers Reach Quarterfinals at Asian Championships

Kishore Kumar has made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the semifinals of the Asian Surfing Championships in the U-18 category, achieving the highest score of 11.50 in the quarterfinals. His performance follows a remarkable series of scores, including 14.33 in Round 3, which is the highest ever recorded by an Indian surfer in this competition. Meanwhile, Harish Muthu also made significant strides by reaching the quarterfinals in the men's open category, where he finished third with a score of 6.76. Both surfers are competing in a qualifying event for the 2026 Asian Games held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives. The Surfing Federation of India has expressed pride in these young athletes, highlighting their dedication and potential to bring home medals for India. Kishore aims to continue his success in the semifinals set for Saturday.