Dylan fernandez

National Kiteboarding Champion Arjun Motha: Athletes from the host state Tamil Nadu established their authority on the final day of Kadal Kondattam, India’s premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep of medals in all categories of Kitesurfing and Sea Swimming competitions here on Sunday. With this superb performance, Tamil Nadu built on their 21-medal haul from the previous day, clinching all 12 medals at stake on Sunday, concluding the festival in emphatic style.

The day featured Kitesurfing Men’s Open, Sea Swimming Men’s and Women’s Open, and Sub-Junior categories. Winners walked away with medals and cash prizes. The three-day festival was organised by Aqua Outback, under the leadership of former National Kiteboarding Champion Arjun Motha, with support from Tamil Nadu Tourism and the Government of Tamil Nadu, at the pristine Muthu Nagar beach, Tuticorin.

The closing day also offered a vibrant cultural showcase, with live performances by local bands, friendly beach volleyball matches, Silambam, the traditional stick martial art of Tamil Nadu, and an array of local food stalls that delighted spectators.