Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Tannirbhavi Beach Festival: Sports and Culture Extravaganza
A big sports and culture festival is happening at Tannirbhavi Beach in Mangaluru from January 9 to 11.
There will be lots of exciting events like triathlons, cycling challenges, wrestling matches, and even a science exhibition.
All the money raised will help people with cancer.
The wrestling championship starts on January 9 at 4 pm, and there will be other fun activities like dance competitions and bike stunts.
It's a great way to enjoy sports and culture while supporting a good cause.
The fourth edition of the Mangaluru Triathlon, Beach Marathon, and Beach Festival will be held from January 9 to 11 at Tannirbhavi Beach.
Events include duathlon, sprint and Olympic-distance triathlons, team relay events, a 40-km cycling challenge, and a State-Level Beach Wrestling Championship.
The festival also features an Agri-Tech Expo, state-level science exhibition, beachside startup conclave, bike stunt show, cultural dance competitions, and the SFI National Open Water Swimming Championship.
The Beach Wrestling Championship will be inaugurated on January 9 at 4 pm, with matches in Under-15 and Under-17 categories for both men and women.
Funds raised will be utilized for cancer palliative care, and the event is organized by the Tapasya Foundation.
- Who
- Organized by Tapasya Foundation, with participation from athletes and enthusiasts across the state and country.
- What
- A three-day sports and cultural festival featuring various endurance competitions, cultural events, and exhibitions.
- When
- From January 9 to 11.
- Where
- At Tannirbhavi Beach, Mangaluru.
- Why
- To promote sports, culture, and innovation, with funds raised going towards cancer palliative care.
- Event Name
- Mangaluru Triathlon, Beach Marathon and Beach Festival
- Date
- January 9 to 11
- Location
- Tannirbhavi Beach, Mangaluru
- Organizer
- Tapasya Foundation
- Fundraising Cause
- Cancer palliative care
- Key Events
- Duathlon, sprint and Olympic-distance triathlons, team relay events, 40-km cycling challenge, State-Level Beach Wrestling Championship, Agri-Tech Expo, state-level science exhibition, beachside startup conclave, bike stunt show, cultural dance competitions, SFI National Open Water Swimming Championship
- Wrestling Championship Inauguration
- January 9 at 4 pm
- Wrestlers’ Weigh-ins
- January 9, 8 am to 10 am
- Final and Third-place Matches
- January 10 at 3.30 pm