Chennai, Aug. 7 -- The Day 4 of the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 witnessed another gripping chapter in Asia's premier surfing contest, with Repechage Rounds and Main Round 3 action offering both redemption and heartbreak.

With high stakes and limited second chances, the waves off Mahabalipuram's historic coast witnessed raw determination, clutch performances, and emotional breakthroughs, especially in the Open Men's, Open Women's, and Under-18 Boys' divisions.

While India's women surfers Shrishti Selvam and Kamali Moorthy advanced to the Main Round 3, their championship journey came to an end in the face of seasoned international competition.

However, rising star Prahlad Sriram kept Indian hopes alive in the U18 Boys Division...