Mangaluru, May 30 -- The second day of the seventh NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026, a crucial stop on the national surfing series and a significant event in the selection of the Indian team for the 2026 Asian Games, greeted competitors with cool breezes and clear, sunny skies.

A total of six quarterfinals and six semifinals were contested today across five different categories, according to a release.

The penultimate day of the national championship witnessed one of its most significant contests as the Men's Open quarterfinals delivered intense action on the waves. Kerala's Ramesh Budihal topped the standings with an impressive score of 14.83, while Srikanth D followed closely with 13.00.

Teenage sensation Kishore Kumar (11.80), Ajees...