Jonty Rhodes, Murali Vijay to take part in Covelong surfing meet

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes and India cricketer Murali Vijay will be among the star attractions in the 5th three-day Covelong Point Surf, Music and Yoga Festival to be held at Covelong Point near here from August 25

Jonty Rhodes

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes and India cricketer Murali Vijay will be among the star attractions in the 5th three-day Covelong Point Surf, Music and Yoga Festival to be held at Covelong Point near here from August 25.

Murali Vijay. Pic/AFP

The surfing competition would see top men's and women's surfers from across the country vie for honours in seven categories apart from a men's and women's category for Stand Up Paddling, a press release here said.

Top surfers from Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Orissa & Kerala alongside some from Sri lanka, Australia, France and USA are expected to take part in the event, recognised by Surfing Federation of India and presented by Chennai-based TT Group.

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