Addendum 1 - Selection Policy for Asian Games 2026
ADDENDUM TO THE ASIAN GAMES 2026 ATHLETE SELECTION POLICY
Issued pursuant to IOA Communication dated 5th May 2026
Effective Date: 16th May 2026
Link to selection policy - https://www.surfingfederationofindia.org/development/asian-games-selection-policy
RECITALS
WHEREAS the Surfing Federation of India (hereinafter “SFI”) has published an Asian Games 2026 Athlete Selection Policy (hereinafter “the Selection Policy”) setting out the criteria and procedure for the selection of athletes to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games;
AND WHEREAS the Indian Olympic Association (hereinafter “IOA”) has, via official communication dated 5th May 2026, formally notified the SFI, inter alia, of the following directives:
(i) That the Final List of athletes selected for participation in the Asian Games is to be submitted to the IOA no later than 10th June 2026;
(ii) That after 23rd June 2026, no changes to the submitted list shall be accepted by the IOA without supporting medical reason and documentary proof.
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the Selection Policy in order to align with the said IOA directives and to give effect to the timelines communicated therein;
NOW, THEREFORE
In exercise of the authority vested in it, and in furtherance of the above, the SFI hereby issues this Addendum to the Selection Policy. Section 5 – Module 5 of the Asian Games 2026 Athlete Selection Policy shall stand amended and shall henceforth be read as follows:
SECTION 5 – MODULE 5: AMENDED PROVISIONS
The final list of 2 (two) male athletes and 2 (two) male reserves, and 2 (two) female athletes and 2 (two) female reserves, shall be submitted to the IOA no later than 5th June 2026.
Changes, if any, to the list of selected athletes or reserves shall be submitted to the IOA no later than 20th June 2026.
The selection of athletes shall be made on the basis of the following data and criteria, which are listed in no particular order of priority or weightage:
Rankings from the National Surf Series 2026 as on 1st June 2026, counting all competition results in 2026 with no drop-off events;
Data and assessments from National Coaching Camps and Selection Camps conducted between 22nd September 2025 and 15th June 2026;
Results and performance at international competitions during the relevant period, if any.
SAVINGS AND CONFLICT
All other sections and provisions of the Selection Policy not expressly amended herein shall continue to remain in full force and effect and shall be read and construed in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Addendum.
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any provision of the Selection Policy and this Addendum, the provisions of this Addendum shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.
Arun Vasu
President, Surfing Federation of India
Chairperson, Selection Committee
Date: 16th May 2026
