Sports News | World No. 2 Perez, Barreras Headline Strong Field in India Paddle Festival
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Spain's Fernando Perez and Esperanza Barreras, the men's and women's world No. 2 respectively, will headline a strong line-up in the first-ever India Paddle Festival to be held here between March 8 and 10.
Mangaluru, Mar 4 (PTI) Spain's Fernando Perez and Esperanza Barreras, the men's and women's world No. 2 respectively, will headline a strong line-up in the first-ever India Paddle Festival to be held here between March 8 and 10.
India's challenge in the event will be spearheaded by the formidable Sekar Patchai, the reigning national champion along with Manikandan D and Akash J Shetty.
The tournament, sanctioned by the Association of Paddle Surf Professionals World Tour (APP), is a precursor to the 2024 APP World Tour.
Other top-ranked international stand-up paddle surfers, which include Antonio Morillo, Pluem Koman, and Fernando Perez, have also confirmed their participation in the championship.
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A total of 45 stand-up paddlers will be competing across four different categories – Men's Open, Women's Open, Junior U-16 Boys and Girls.
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