The Karnataka High Court reminded the Surfing Federation of India on Wednesday that “with great power comes great responsibility” after an athlete challenged its decision not to nominate him to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games, which will include surfing for the first time. Ramesh Budihal, 25, questioned the decision, stating that he is India’s only Asian Surfing Championship medal winner and that no reason was cited for not selecting him. He said won the bronze medal at the Asian Surfing Championship 2025, held in Tamil Nadu. His counsel said years of hard work would go in vain if one is denied the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to participate in Asian Games, held once in four years. While posting the matter for further hearing on Thursday, the court directed the federation to place on record details of the powers under which its Executive Council can select Asian Games participants.