Indian Youth Sailors Shine at Mussanah Race Week

Young Indian sailors showcased their talent by winning seven medals, including one gold, four silver, and two bronze, at Mussanah Race Week in Oman. Notably, Shreya Krishna Lakshminarayanan won gold in the Optimist Girls U-15 category, while Shashank Batham and Akshat Kumar Dohare earned silver and bronze respectively in ILCA-4 U-16.

Young Indian sailors dished out a stellar performance, returning with seven medals, including a gold, four silvers, and two bronzes from the Mussanah Race Week in Oman. This international regatta for youth sailors witnessed India's dominance, especially in the Optimist Girls U-15 category.

In a remarkable achievement, Shreya Krishna Lakshminarayanan and Kommaravelly Lahari clinched the top two positions. Shreya, securing gold, emerged victorious with a net score of 28, overcoming others by consistent displays and finishing across a series of strategic races.

The competition saw participation from 106 sailors spanning multiple nations, with India making a strong mark in the ILCA-4 and ILCA-6 categories. Shashank Batham and Akshat Kumar Dohare bagged silver and bronze in the ILCA-4 U-16, while Maanya Reddy narrowly missed the top spot in ILCA-6 girls U-19.