YAI Senior National Championship 2024: A Recap of the Exciting Conclusion (GS Paper 2, Sports Governance)
Context
- After a week filled with intense competition, the Yachting Association of India (YAI) Senior National Championship 2024 reached its climax at the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) in Mumbai.
- From 12th to 18th May, sailors battled challenging winds of up to 20 knots, adding an extra dimension of excitement to the event.
A Showcase of Excellence
- Organized jointly by the Yachting Association of India (YAI) and the Indian Navy Sailing Association (INSA), the championship featured all eight Olympic classes of boats.
- From iQFoil to Formula Kite, the event showcased the best of sailing talent in the country.
Fierce Competition
- With 82 participants hailing from 10 sailing clubs nationwide, competition was fierce.
- Over the course of six days, sailors contested in a total of 94 races, including 4 medal races, to vie for the prestigious title of National Champion.
Fairness Ensured
- A team of esteemed race officials, including World Sailing International Race Officers and International Judges from Australia, Singapore, and South Korea, ensured fairness and upheld the highest standards throughout the championship.
Celebrating Excellence
- The closing ceremony, held on 18th May at INWTC (Mumbai), was a celebration of excellence.
- Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, WNC, honored the winners and encouraged future sailors to strive for greatness.
Medal Winners
iQ Foil (Men)
- Gold: Sep Saurabh Kumar from AYN
- Silver: Capt Aditya Sanghwan from AYN
- Bronze: NS Rawat, LAM from INWTC(Goa)
iQ Foil (Women)
- Gold: Ms Vidhyanshi Mishra from NSS Bhopal
Formula Kite (Men)
- Gold: Gnr Hridin from AYN
- Silver: Spr Ashish S Roy from AYN
NACRA 17 (Mixed)
- Gold: Spr S Doipode and Rect/Hav Ramya Sarvanan from AYN
49erFX (Women)
- Gold: Harshita Tomar, CPO(PT) & Ms Sheetal Verma from INWTC(Mbi)
49er (Men)
- Gold: Hav Prince Nobel & Spr Manu Francis from AYN
ILCA 7 (Men)
- Gold: Hav Mohit Saini from AYN
ILCA 6 (Women)
- Gold: Ritika Dangi, CPO(PT) from INWTC(Mbi)
Dominance of Combined Forces
- The combined teams from the Army and Navy secured the largest medal haul, reflecting their dominance and prowess in the competition.
