Little Andaman Pro 2026 Delivers Thrilling Day 2 Action in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Day 2 of the Little Andaman Pro 2026 continued to raise the bar with electrifying performances across surfing and stand-up paddleboarding  categories, further cementing the event’s growing stature as a premier fixture in India’s competitive surfing  calendar. Hosted by the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism in association with the Surfing Federation of India,  the championship has brought together top talent from across the country and beyond. 

The tournament has received strong backing from the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Department, whose  continued commitment to promoting adventure sports and sustainable tourism has been instrumental in  positioning the islands as a global hotspot for surfing and water sports. 

The day’s biggest highlight came from the Secondary Bank, where the SUP Technical Finals crowned  national champions. In the Men’s category, Sekar Pachai clinched 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 emerged victorious with a time of 13:53.20, followed by Vijayalakshmi  Irulappan (14:06.01) and Nishi (20:58.96). 

In the Surfing Men’s Open – Round 2, Yogesh A delivered a strong performance, scoring 10.17 and winning  his heat by a margin of 1.74. 

The competition intensified in Surfing Men’s Open – Round 3, where Ramesh Budihal posted the highest  score of the day with an impressive 16.00, dominating his heat with a margin of 11.83. Sanjay Selvamani  also showcased excellent form with a score of 13.50 (won by 5.03), while Srikanth D secured a solid 11.67  (won by 2.17) in their respective heats. 

In the Surfing Women’s Open Quarterfinals, top contenders continued to shine with Kamali Moorthy scoring 10.34 (won by 4.91), Shrishti Selvam registering 7.47 (won by 2.4), and Sugar Shanti Banarse  leading with a standout 12.84 (won by 8.64), each topping their respective heats. 

With the competition reaching its final stage, Day 3—the grand finale—promises high-octane 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 captivate audiences and  participants alike, building momentum toward an exciting finale set against the stunning 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