School dropout Ramesh Budihal on cusp of Asian surfing glory

Ramesh Budihal overcame personal tragedy and secured a historic spot as the first Indian to reach the final at the Asian Surfing Championships in Mamallapuram. Overcoming family reservations about the sport’s risks, his success inspires hope for the upcoming Asian Games. Kishore Kumar reached the semi-finals, while D Srikanth reached the quarter-finals.