Indian Open
of Surfing 2016
The inaugural Indian Open of Surfing was held at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru in May 2016, launching the event as a national surfing platform with surfers from across India competing on the Karnataka coast.
2016
Edition
The inaugural Indian Open of Surfing was held at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru from 27 to 29 May 2016. Presented as the All Cargo Indian Open of Surfing, the first edition launched the event as Karnataka’s first major surfing festival and brought national-level surf competition to the Karnataka coast.
Inaugural Edition
The 2016 edition marked the beginning of Indian Open of Surfing.
27–29 May
Three days of surfing action during the pre-monsoon swell window.
Sasihithlu Beach
The inaugural edition was hosted at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru, Karnataka.
ISA + SFI
The event was recognised by the International Surfing Association and Surfing Federation of India.
Watch The
2016 Highlights
Relive the inaugural All Cargo Indian Open of Surfing 2016 at Sasihithlu Beach, where the first edition introduced the championship platform on the Karnataka coast.
Highlights from the inaugural Indian Open of Surfing 2016.
2016
Highlights
The 2016 edition launched Indian Open of Surfing as a national surfing platform at Sasihithlu Beach, bringing together surfers, organisers, partners, and the wider coastal community for the first time under the IOS banner.
Inaugural IOS Edition
The first Indian Open of Surfing created a new competitive platform for Indian surfers and introduced the IOS championship identity at Sasihithlu Beach.
80+ Surfers Expected
The maiden edition brought strong national interest, with more than 80 surfers expected to compete across the three-day event.
Recognised Surf Platform
The event was recognised by the International Surfing Association and Surfing Federation of India, helping establish its competitive credibility.
Sasihithlu Takes The Spotlight
Sasihithlu Beach became the home of the first edition, putting the Karnataka coast in focus as a destination for organised surfing competition.
2016 Gallery
A visual archive from the inaugural Indian Open of Surfing 2016, capturing the first edition at Sasihithlu Beach, the competing surfers, coastal atmosphere, and the beginning of the IOS championship journey in Mangaluru.
Press &
Official Links
Explore selected coverage, video highlights, and official event platforms connected to the inaugural Indian Open of Surfing 2016.
Finals Report
Read coverage from the maiden All Cargo Indian Open of Surfing, including the first edition winners and closing-day action.
Read CoverageEvent Video
Watch highlights from the first Indian Open of Surfing edition at Sasihithlu Beach.
Watch VideoLaunch Video
Watch the official promo video for the inaugural All Cargo Indian Open of Surfing 2016.
Watch Promo
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Editions
Browse the Indian Open of Surfing archive to explore previous editions, event highlights, winners, galleries, and the journey of the championship over the years.