Den Den 2025 Sea Swimming Championship: Over 200 Swimmers To Compete In Mangalore

The second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship is set to take place at the Mangalore Surf Club Beach on Sunday, 26th January, with over 200 swimmers from across India participating. (More Sports News)

🎃The event, organized by the Mangalore Surf Club, will feature five categories ranging from 250 meters to 6 km, catering to a variety of age groups and skill levels.

The championship’s unique feature is the race around the sunken Den Den vessel, which has been an iconic landmark since it sank in 2007. The competition attracts both experienced athletes ඣand newcomers, providing swimmers with the chance to participate in open-water racing in Mangalore’s coastal conditions.

🍨This year’s championship has attracted 214 swimmers, double the number of participants from last year, with competitors coming from states such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa.

🐽Categories include 500 meters for swimmers aged 10-11, 1.5 km for those aged 12-14, and 1.5 km, 3 km, and the newly introduced 6 km categories for adult swimmers (18+). Each swimmer can participate in only one category.

💟Chirag Shambu, President of the Mangalore Surf Club, expressed excitement about the increased participation, saying, "We’re pleased with the response this year, and it’s a sign of the growing interest in open-water sports. We also appreciate the support from the Indian Coast Guard and our corporate partners."

𓂃Rishabh Shetty, Contest Director for Den Den 2.0, emphasized the importance of safety, noting that over 20 lifeguards and additional support from speedboats and surf-boats will ensure the safety of all participants.