Surfing Federation of India

Main article: Surfing in India

Surfing Federation of India

Sport	Surfing
Jurisdiction	India
Abbreviation	SFI
Affiliation	International Surfing Association
Regional affiliation	Asian Surfing Federation

The Surfing Federation of India is the national governing body for surfing in India. SFI is recognized by the International Surfing Association and Asian Surfing Federation. Since 2021, Arun Vasu is SFI's president.^[1]

History

Surfing Federation of India, formerly Surfing India Association, was initiated by a group of surfers from India's first surf community called Mantra Surf Club Mulki, Karnataka, South India. SFI initiated India's first surf camp at Mulki in 2011, which was organized by Bay of Life Surf School, Chennai and oversaw India's first Surf festival at Orissa.^[2] SFI organised India's first international Surf and Sup Competition in Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum between May 3–5, 2013. Jonty Rhodes, cricketer and a great surfer was the chief guest at the event.

State associations

The state associations are Karnataka Surfing Association (KSA), Orissa Surfing Association (OSA), and Surfing and Water Sports Association of Tamil Nadu (SWAT).

References

1. Release, ANI Press (26 November 2020). "Arun Vasu Announced New President of Surfing Federation of India". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
2. "The next wave of sport catches on in Tamil Nadu - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2022.