Mahabalipuram's young surfer is National Surfing Champion

RIDING the waves towards success surfers from Tamil Nadu emerged victorious across all four categories at Covelong Classic 2024, the fourth and final leg of the National Surfing Championship.

- ASHOK VENUGOPAL

Among them was Kamali Moorthy who was crowned the National Surfing Champion based on the cumulative points collected from her impressive finishes across the four legs of the championship that began in March earlier this year.

Belonging to a family of surfers, she was the cynosure of all eyes at the meet. A lot of hard work, passion, and support from The Covelong Arun Vasu Foundation helped Kamali bag the crown. "I feel thrilled about winning the title. This is the first time, so it is a special one for me," said Kamali from Sri Lanka, who is on her way to Maldives to participate in the Asian Surfing Meet. "I'm happy to have defended my title in the Groms 16 and U-Girl's category. I am elated and being crowned as the National Champion is very special. My next goal is to win at the Asian Surf Championship," she added.

Surfing is a taxing and demanding sport. One cannot surf wherever he or she likes.