M’luru: Third edition of ‘Den Den’ sea swimming competition returns to Tannirbhavi on Jan 26
Schedule, other details here
Mangaluru: The Third edition of the ‘Den Den’ international sea swimming competition will be held at the blue-flag Tannirbhavi beach on January 26.
After two successful editions, Den Den Swim has quickly emerged as a marquee endurance event on India’s west coast, drawing national-level athletes and a growing contingent of international swimmers, and placing Mangaluru firmly on the global open-water swimming map.
This year, Den Den Swim 2026 features race categories of 500m (open swim), 2km, 4km, 6km and 8km, welcoming both competitive endurance swimmers and passionate amateurs seeking the thrill of swimming in the open sea.
The championship has seen strong year-on-year growth.
Organisers shared that around 200 swimmers participated in the second edition, with nearly 400 competitors expected this year, alongside an increase in international participation.
The competition’s technical committee is headed by Olympian Gagan Ullalmath.
Given the open-sea format, Den Den Swim is designed with a strong emphasis on safety and sea awareness. The Indian Coast Guard has extended cooperation for security and safety measures, supported by trained lifeguards and on-ground protocols to ensure a safe race environment.
“Den Den Swim is not just a race, it’s a movement to build sea confidence, sea safety awareness and a stronger open-water swimming community. We’re excited to welcome swimmers from across India and overseas to Tannirbhavi,” said Karthik Narayan, Secretary, Mangalore Surf Club.
One of India’s pioneering coastal sports communities, Mangalore Surf Club is known for promoting surfing, open-water swimming and ocean safety. Den Den Swim is the club’s flagship sea swimming championship, now in its third edition.
Here are the event details:
- Date: January 26, 2026 (flag-off at 6.30 am)
- Venue: Mangalore Surf Club, Tannirbhavi Beach, Mangaluru
- Race categories: 500 m, 2 km, 4 km, 6 km, 8 km
The Mangalore Surf Club has announced Mukund Realty as the title sponsor for Den Den Swim 2026. Mukund Realty is a leading real estate brand in Mangaluru.
“We’re proud to support Den Den Swim as title sponsor because it represents the future of Mangaluru, healthy, active, aspirational and globally visible. Events like this don’t just build sport; they build a city’s identity and confidence. We want Mangaluru to be recognised globally as a destination for world-class experiences,” said Gurudatta Shenoy, Managing Partner, Mukund Realty.
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Police inspector suspended in UP's Ballia for making 'obscene' remarks against rape survivor
Ballia (PTI): A police inspector has been suspended here for allegedly using abusive and obscene language during a phone conversation with a 33-year-old rape survivor, officials said on Wednesday.
The action came after an audio clip, purportedly of Inspector Naresh Malik of the Crime Branch, went viral on social media on Monday.
In the clip, he is allegedly heard speaking to the woman in an objectionable manner during his earlier posting as inspector (crime) at the local Ubhaon police station.
According to the police, a case was registered on February 20 at the Ubhaon police station based on the woman's complaint.
The woman had alleged that a forest department sub-inspector, Ugrasen Kumar Jaiswal, raped her about six months ago on the pretext of marriage. She also alleged that he threatened to kill her if she pursued the complaint.
In a separate complaint sent to the deputy inspector general of police, the survivor alleged that Malik and SHO Sanjay Shukla had called her and used abusive and obscene language, asking her to meet them alone. She further alleged that they told her her case would be helped only if she "satisfied" them, and that Malik even offered her money during the conversation.
Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh said the matter came to his notice on Monday, following which Malik was placed under suspension with immediate effect.
An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations, and Additional Superintendent of Police (North) Dinesh Kumar Shukla has been assigned to probe the matter, Singh said.
"Strict action will be taken against the accused based on the findings of the inquiry," the SP added.
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