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TN Surfing Association Wins Chief Minister’s State Sports Award For Best Sports Organiser

By IANS News March 27, 2026 • 18:08 PM View: 173

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin: Tamil Nadu Surfing Association (TNSA) has been conferred with the prestigious Chief Minister’s State Sports Award for 2025-26 in the Best Sports Organiser category by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDATN), in recognition of its outstanding contribution to hosting national and international surfing events and promoting the sport across the state.

The award, presented by the Government of Tamil Nadu, highlights TNSA’s consistent efforts in building a robust surfing ecosystem in the state. Arun Vasu, President, Surfing Federation of India (SFI), received the honour on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Surfing Association.

Over the past few years, Tamil Nadu has firmly established itself as the surf capital of India, emerging as one of the most prominent destinations for surfing and stand-up paddling in the country. With globally recognised surf breaks such as Covelong (Kovalam) and Mahabalipuram, the state has successfully hosted several marquee competitions, including international events like the Asian Surfing Championships and multiple national surfing and SUP championships, the Tamil Nadu Surfing Association informed in a release on Friday.

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