Men's Open Semifinalists Confirmed at NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026
The second day of the seventh NMPA Indian Open of Surfing 2026 in Mangaluru featured six quarterfinals and six semifinals across five categories, serving as a key event for selecting India's 2026 Asian Games surfing team. In the Men's Open quarterfinals, Kerala's Ramesh Budihal led with a score of 14.83, followed by Srikanth D with 13.00. Other semifinalists included Kishore Kumar, Ajeesh Ali, Sanjay Selvamani, and Sivaraj Babu. The Surfing Juniors 18 and Under Male category also saw strong performances, with several young surfers advancing to the semifinals.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on sports coverage without evident political framing. They highlight athlete performances and event details neutrally, representing perspectives of competitors and organizers. The coverage centers on the competition's role in Asian Games selection, with no partisan viewpoints or political commentary present.
The tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing impressive performances and competitive spirit. Descriptions of weather and conditions are neutral, while athlete achievements are highlighted with enthusiasm but without exaggeration, maintaining an overall upbeat yet factual sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
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