Asian Games 2026 in Aichi‑Nagoya will host surfing for the first time.
India’s team consists of two male and two female shortboard surfers.
Success can secure Olympic quota spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Coach Reboul stresses the need for sustainable development pathways for young Indian surfers.
Traditional surfing powerhouses like Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to be top contenders.
Surfing makes its debut at the Asian Games, with India entering two men and two women in the shortboard competition.
The event will offer Olympic quota places, and sustained international exposure is seen as essential for the sport’s growth in India.
India will face strong competition from established surfing nations such as Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.
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