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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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
