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Ramesh Budihal created history by winning the bronze medal in the open men’s event at the Asian Surfing Championships 2025, held on the beaches of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. This remarkable feat marks India’s first individual medal at the continental surfing championships. The event was also significant because it was the first time India hosted the prestigious competition. Surfing, which made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, is steadily gaining popularity in the country, and Budihal’s achievement is expected to inspire more athletes to take up the sport and compete at an international level.