The National Laser Championship, Hyderabad between 3rd to 7th August concluded very successfully, and was a fantastic platform to take sailing in India to the next level.
The Sailing Team from the Royal Bombay Yacht Club of Mumbai fared fabulously with Ayesha Lobo, Xerxes Bamboat and Advait Deodhar winning medals in various categories.
The contingent from RBYC that landed in Secunderabad under the watchful guidance of Mr. Sunil Lobo, had a great time in terms of tasting the Hyderabad waters and the fun and frolic between races.
WINNERS ALL
XERXES BAMBOAT
Winner of the Gold medal in BOTH Laser 4.7 and Youth Laser Radial Categories.
AYESHA LOBO
Winner of the Silver medal in Laser 4.7 Girls and Bronze in Laser Radial Women Categories.
ADVAIT DEODHAR
Winner of the Silver medal in Laser STD Category.
These young sailors were stretched to their maximum over the entire week. The races of various categories were at times back-to-back...one in the morning session and the other in the evening sessions.
The finest sailing acumen notwithstanding, it came down to sheer grit and determination for all of them that made them reach the top of their individual standings.
Youth such as Ayesha, Xerxes and Advait are the fore-bearers who can take the sport of sailing to the next level with their commitment towards the sport. Their dedication towards the sport are one of the key characteristics that could turn the tide towards the yet lesser known but immensely exciting sport of sailing.
Through their participation, it was the sport of sailing that was the real winner at the end of the day...their medals being the Icing on the Cake.
Watch this space for details on how the week transpired on the winners who have made us proud...
Aug 18, 2008
National Laser Championship '08, Hyderabad - CONGRATULATIONS ALL !
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Congrats to the winners! Hope to see greater enthusiasm and much more coverage on the sport of sailing... I feel it is the youth that will propel this dynamic activity to the level it deserves!
I wish them all the best.
That's right Zinia!
The youth needs to be motivated in this direction...we need the whole bandwagon - media, sponsorship, authorities pushing them all the way to the finishing line.
Infact, with such great performances...it is likely that they would be amongst the first few to finish always.
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