Longboarding Isn’t Going to LA — But Could It Still Find Its Flow in India?
Last night, during an online press conference, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the International Surfing Association’s (ISA) request to include longboarding as a separate medal event at the 2028 Olympics had been rejected. The proposal had called for a quota of 16 men and 16 women. A parallel request to increase athlete quotas […]
Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol Comes to India for the First Time This May
What started as a grassroots initiative on the shores of Bali in 2019 has now grown into one of Asia’s most exciting platforms for young surfers. Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol Surf Series is finally making its way to India, and the buzz is real. After making its international debut in Khao Lak, Thailand, in 2024, […]
Can Global Invitations Create India’s First Generation of Elite Surfers?
In 2023, India’s first national surf team made history by entering the Olympic qualifiers. In the official documentary, teammate Sivaraj walked out of the repechage round smiling — his score an afterthought. The voiceover followed, reflecting on how just being in international waters, sharing waves with the world’s best, was enough. Since then, the perception […]