Day 2 of the Little Andaman Pro 2026 brought exciting action across surfing and stand-up paddleboarding events, adding to the growing popularity of the championship in India’s surfing calendar. Hosted by the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism in association with the Surfing Federation of India, the event has attracted top talent from across the country and beyond.

The championship continues to receive strong support from the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Department, playing a key role in promoting adventure sports and positioning the islands as a global destination for surfing and water-based activities.

One of the key highlights of the day came from the Secondary Bank, where the SUP Technical Finals took place. In the Men’s category, Sekar Pachai secured the National SUP Championship 2026 title with a winning time of 10:05.02, finishing ahead of Rajesh D (10:26.39) and Dinesh Selvamani (10:37.33). In the Women’s category, Arthi claimed the top spot with a time of 13:53.20, followed by Vijayalakshmi Irulappan (14:06.01) and Nishi (20:58.96).

In Surfing Men’s Open – Round 2, Yogesh A delivered a solid performance with a score of 10.17, winning his heat by 1.74.

The competition stepped up further in Surfing Men’s Open – Round 3, where Ramesh Budihal recorded the highest score of the day with an impressive 16.00, winning his heat by a margin of 11.83. Sanjay Selvamani also performed strongly with a score of 13.50 (won by 5.03), while Srikanth D secured 11.67 (won by 2.17) in their respective heats.

In the Surfing Women’s Open Quarterfinals, top surfers continued their strong run. Kamali Moorthy scored 10.34 (won by 4.91), Shrishti Selvam registered 7.47 (won by 2.4), and Sugar Shanti Banarse stood out with a leading score of 12.84 (won by 8.64), each topping their heats.

With the competition now moving towards its final stage, Day 3—the grand finale—is expected to bring intense action. The schedule includes Surfing Men’s Open Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals; Surfing Women’s Open Semifinals and Finals; SUP Sprint Men’s Semifinals and Finals; and the SUP Sprint Women’s Final.

Blending sport, culture, and community, the Little Andaman Pro 2026 continues to draw attention, building strong momentum as it heads towards an exciting finish set against the scenic backdrop of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Event Overview:

• Event: Little Andaman Pro 2026 – National Surf & SUP Championship.
• Dates: 9 – 12 April 2026.
• Location: Little Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• Divisions: Senior Division (Surfing & Stand-Up Paddle).
• Organised by: Surfing Federation of India.
• Presented by: Andaman & Nicobar Tourism.