Sivaraj Babu and Kamali Moorthy win surfing contest
Surfers Sivaraj Babu and Kamali Moorthy won top prizes at the Point Break Challenge in Mahabalipuram.
Published Aug 1
What happened
Two talented surfers from Mahabalipuram, Sivaraj Babu and Kamali Moorthy, rode the waves to victory at the Point Break Challenge. They beat many other competitors in the third stop of the surfing contest.
Why it matters
Surfing is becoming very popular in India, especially in coastal towns like Mahabalipuram. Winning big competitions helps these young athletes show their skills to the whole country.
- Sivaraj Babu showed great skill on the big waves.
- Kamali Moorthy won her match with amazing board control.
- Local fans cheered loudly for the home town winners.
What happens next
Both champions will now practice hard for upcoming national and international surfing events. Their success will inspire more children to try out water sports.
- The winners will join more training camps.
- More surfing contests are planned along the Indian coast.
- Young people are showing a lot of interest in learning how to surf.