Den Den International Open-Sea Swimming Championship Draws 400 Swimmers in Mangaluru

Den Den International Open-Sea Swimming Championship Draws 400 Swimmers in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, January 26, 2026: The third edition of the ‘Den Den’ International Open-Sea Swimming Championship was successfully held at Surf Club Beach, Tannirbhavi, on Monday, January 26. Organised by Mukund Realty in association with the Mangalore Surf Club, the event has grown into a much-anticipated annual fixture for open-water swimmers over the past three years.

Building on the success of its earlier editions, Den Den Swim 2026 saw participation from nearly 400 swimmers from across India and abroad, establishing it as one of the country’s most structured and safety-focused open-water swimming competitions. The championship featured race categories of 500 metres, 2 km, 4 km, 6 km, and a newly introduced 8 km endurance sea swim.

The event began at 6.30 am following a flag-hoisting ceremony by DIG P.K. Mishra of the Indian Coast Guard, Mangaluru unit. Races were conducted through staggered starts, ensuring smooth progression and strict adherence to safety protocols.

A key highlight of the championship was its incident-free conduct, underscoring the organisers’ strong emphasis on sea safety and preparedness. The Indian Coast Guard provided critical sea safety support throughout the event, working in coordination with the trained lifeguard team of the Mangalore Surf Club. Medical arrangements were bolstered by KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, which deployed on-site ambulance services, emergency medical care, and physiotherapy support.

Mukund Realty served as the title partner for Den Den Swim 2026, playing a pivotal role in scaling the event while maintaining high organisational and safety standards. The organisers also acknowledged the support of Hollywood Bar & Lounge (Breakfast Partner), Fast&Up (Hydration Partner), and WeOne Aqua Centre for officiating and technical assistance.

Beyond competition, Den Den Swim continues to promote sea confidence and ocean safety awareness, while positioning Mangaluru as a premier destination for open-water sports. The organisers expressed gratitude to all supporting organisations, including the Indian Coast Guard, KMC Hospital, the Open Water Swimmers Foundation (OWSF), WeOne Aqua Centre, Hollywood Bar & Lounge, and members of the Mangalore Surf Club, for ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.

In terms of performance, swimmers delivered strong showings across all categories. The fastest swimmers in each distance were:

Men:
500 m – Shravath P
2 km – Daksh Prasad
4 km – Alaister Samuel Rego
6 km – Ajay Rao
8 km – Mohammed Abdul Bashith

Women:
500 m – Chetna Lokanath
2 km – Ratika Khata
4 km – Sri Charani Tumu
6 km – Meghana Mayya
8 km – Vedika