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Christian Andersen, Esperanza Barreras dominate Pro Sprints as India Paddle Festival 2025 concludes in spectacular fashion
Mangalore, March 9: The International SUP Championship of the India Paddle Festival 2025, the country's only international Stand-Up Paddling event, came to a thrilling conclusion at Sasihithlu Beach, as Denmark's Christian Andersen and Spain's Esperanza Barreras clinched victory in the APP Pro Sprint Finals. The final day was packed with high-intensity races, culminating in the crowning of Antonio Morillo (Men's) and Esperanza Barreras (Women's) as the Overall Champions of the event. Among juniors, local talent Aakash Pujar emerged as the U-18 Overall Champion, while Sekar Patchai delivered a stellar performance, finishing fourth in the overall rankings, according to a release from Surfing Swami Foundation
Men's world no. 2, former world champ set for India Paddle Festival at Mangaluru
Mangaluru, March 4: World No. 2 in men's category Christian Andersen and former world champion Daniel Hasulyo will headline the India Paddle Festival, the country's only international stand-up paddling event which returns for its second edition from March 7 to 9 at the scenic Sasihithlu Beach.
Men's world number two, current national champion to feature in India Paddle Festival
Mangalore, March 4: The India Paddle Festival, the country's only international stand-up paddling event, returns for its second edition with a powerhouse line-up, featuring world number two Christian Andersen, former World Champion Daniel Hasulyo, and four-time World Champion and the Defending Women's Champion Esperanza Barreras.