India’s sailing circuit witnessed a significant moment as Sharanya Jadhav and Shivam Walmiki clinched first place in the 29er category at the Asian Games Sailing Selection Trials 2026 in Mumbai. Representing the Navy Youth Sports Company at INS Mandovi, the pair delivered a composed and technically impressive performance to top the standings in one of…
Indian sailing will enter a new chapter later this month with the launch of the inaugural Indian Sailing League (ISL), scheduled to be held from March 27 to 31 at the Umiam Sailing Club in Shillong. Conceived in a franchise-based format, the competition aims to bring structure, visibility and commercial appeal to a sport that…
Under constantly shifting winds and choppy waters off Girgaon Chowpatty, India’s best sailors were pushed to their limits on Day Two of the Sail India Asian Games Selection Trials II, as the race for places in the 2026 Asian Games squad gathered momentum in Mumbai. The second day of racing underlined exactly why Sail India…
India’s steady rise in competitive sailing is set to gain fresh momentum with the 11th edition of the India International Regatta, now rebranded as the SDAT India International Youth Sailing Championship, scheduled to be held in Chennai from January 4 to 10, 2026. More than just a standalone regatta, the event has become a critical…
At just 14 years old, Shreya Krishna Lakshminarayanan has become one of India’s most exciting youth athletes across any sport not on a track or court, but on the open sea. Her Bronze medal at the Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship 2025 in Oman, where she also placed ninth overall among 170 sailors, has confirmed…
In a remarkable moment for Indian sailing, Mumbai’s Zahaan Hemrajani achieved a top-10 finish at the U17 O’pen Skiff World Championships in Nishinomiya, Japan, held from July 17–23, 2025. This landmark performance considered one of the best ever by an Indian sailor in a global youth sailing event not only highlights Zahaan’s individual brilliance but…
Subedar Vishnu Saravanan of the Indian Army’s Yachting Node continues to make waves in the world of competitive sailing. At the recently concluded 7th Sailing Grand Prix in Vilamoura, Portugal, Vishnu showcased his skill and resilience, securing an 11th-place finish among a strong fleet of 87 ILCA 7 sailors. This performance further cements his position…
