In the Asian Surfing Championships, Ramesh Budhial became the first Indian to win a medal securing bronze in the Open Men’s category in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu today. Budhial, also the first Indian to reach the medal round, scored 12.60 points to finish third. Korea’s Kanoa Heejae took gold with 15.17 points, while Indonesia’s Pajar Ariyana claimed silver with 14.57.