Champions crowned at the 2025 India Paddle Festival
The 2025 India Paddle Festival delivered intense racing, standout performances, and a glimpse into the future of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) in India. From dominant victories to rising young talent, here’s a full breakdown of the action from Mangalore’s Sasihitlu Beach.
Christian Andersen Claims Sprint Victory on an Inflatable Board
After an impressive 2nd place finish in 2024, Christian Andersen returned to India determined to make history. A 3rd place finish in the Distance Race on Day 1 meant he needed a win in the sprints on Day 2 to secure the overall title.
Displaying calm composure and skill, Andersen dominated his heats and entered the final against Day 1 victor Antonio Morillo. With a powerful start and a well-timed wave ride from the last buoy, Andersen surged to victory—riding an inflatable board against a stacked field of the world’s best on composite race boards.
Final Sprint Results – Men’s Division
🥇 Christian Andersen (Denmark) – Inflatable Board Victory
🥈 Antonio Morillo (Spain) – Day 1 Distance Race Champion
🥉 Daniel Hasulyo (Hungary)
Andersen looks stronger than ever in 2025—his performance in India sets the stage for an exciting year ahead.
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Esperanza Barreras Dominates Sprint & Overall Victory
Coming into the 2nd edition of the India Paddle Festival, Esperanza Barreras was the clear favorite—and she didn’t disappoint. With a flawless performance in the sprints, she secured victory in both the Sprint Race and the Overall Title.
Looking fitter than ever, Espe continues to set the pace in global SUP racing. Will anyone be able to challenge her dominance in 2025?
Final Sprint Results – Women’s Division
🥇 Esperanza Barreras (Spain) – Sprint & Overall Champion
🥈 Chiara Vorster (South Africa) – Rising talent making waves
🥉 Sujeong Lim (Korea) – Strong podium finish
The dynamic sprint course and small surf conditions at Sasihitlu Beach made for thrilling racing and a perfect showcase of SUP competition.
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Antonio Morillo Secures Overall Victory
After back-to-back wins in the Distance Race, Antonio Morillo backed up his Day 1 success with a strong 2nd place finish in the sprints—securing the overall title in Mangalore.
A training partner of Esperanza Barreras, Morillo is proving to be a dominant force in SUP racing, balancing training, competition, and studies with impressive results.
Overall Results – Men’s Division
🥇 Antonio Morillo (Spain) – Distance Race Winner & Overall Champion
🥈 Christian Andersen (Denmark) – Sprint Winner & 3rd in Distance
🥉 Daniel Hasulyo (Hungary) – Consistent podium finisher
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Rising Stars: Youth Racing Takes Center Stage
The India Paddle Festival 2025 saw a surge in youth participation, with young paddlers from across India and beyond stepping up to the challenge.
🥇 Aakash Pujar (India) – Overall Youth Champion
🥇 Reefe Anargya Pranoto (Indonesia) – Distance Race Winner
🥇 Martin J Patumsuwon (Thailand) – Sprint Race Winner
The energy, excitement, and camaraderie in the youth division signal a bright future for SUP racing in India.
📸 Full results & rising stars recap: www.appworldtour.com
India Paddle Festival 2025: A Celebration of SUP Growth
With another successful edition in the books, India is cementing its place as a rising SUP hotspot.
A huge thank you to:
✅ Karnataka Tourism & Incredible India
✅ WrkWrk
✅ Mantra Surf Club & Surfing Swami Foundation
✅ The entire Mangalore SUP community
We can’t wait to return in 2026 as SUP racing in India continues to grow.
📸 Check out the highlights, photos & full results: www.appworldtour.com
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