Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Indian Surfer Kishore Anbarasu Exits Asian Games Quarterfinals
Kishore Kumar Anbarasu competed for India in surfing at the Asian Games.
He reached the quarterfinals in the men's shortboard event.
In that round, he faced Toby Espejon from the Philippines.
Espejon scored 8.53 points, while Anbarasu scored 5.37.
Because of the result, Anbarasu did not advance to the medal rounds.
The report said he put up a strong fight.
This was the first time surfing was included as a competitive sport at the Asian Games.
Anbarasu's competition therefore ended in the event's historic debut.
Kishore Kumar Anbarasu was eliminated in the men's shortboard surfing quarterfinals.
He lost to the Philippines' Toby Espejon by 5.37-8.53.
The defeat ended Anbarasu's run before the medal rounds.
Anbarasu put up a strong fight despite falling short against Espejon.
Surfing made its Asian Games debut in this edition of the event.
- Who
- India's Kishore Kumar Anbarasu and the Philippines' Toby Espejon.
- What
- Espejon defeated Anbarasu in the men's shortboard surfing quarterfinals, 8.53-5.37.
- When
- Tuesday, according to the report.
- Where
- At the Asian Games; the specific venue is not stated.
- Why
- Anbarasu was eliminated because he scored lower than Espejon and missed the medal rounds.
- Sport
- Surfing
- Event
- Men's shortboard competition
- Result
- Toby Espejon defeated Kishore Kumar Anbarasu
- Score
- Espejon 8.53, Anbarasu 5.37
- Stage
- Quarterfinals
- Significance
- Surfing made its Asian Games debut
- Outcome
- Anbarasu did not reach the medal rounds