In a sport where the biggest waves and richest resources belong to other nations, an Indian surfer reaching the Asian Surfing Championship (ASC) final once seemed out of reach. Yet, Ramesh Budihal has made a mark, rising from the modest swells of Kovalam to carve his name into history. At Mahabalipuram, the ocean didn’t make…
India’s women surfers Shrishti Selvam and Kamali Moorthy failed to make it into the quarterfinals, losing in the Main Round 3 on day four of the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 on Thursday. Selvam and Moorthy posted 3.03 and 5.57, respectively, not enough against Asia’s elite, including Isabel Higgs (THA) – 12.00 (Won by 6.33)…
Until recently, surfing in much of Asia was predominantly a male domain—a sport for local men and adventurous female tourists. But across the region’s surf-rich coastlines, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum. Young women are picking up boards, challenging cultural expectations, and carving their space in the waves. Whether on remote islands or in bustling…
India’s women surfers endured a difficult outing in the first round of the Open Women section during the second day of the Asian Surfing Championships 2025 on Tuesday. National champion Kamali Moorthy registered the highest score by an Indian on the day with a 7.60, while Sugar Shanti earned earned 4.97, and Shrishti Selvam 4.60….