Initiative for sailors will pave way for laurels in future, says Telangana Governor

A large number of potential and professional sailors are participating in this Championship.

Published: 14th August 2021 09:28 AM  |   Last Updated: 14th August 2021 09:28 AM   |  A+A A-

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan flags off the Hyderabad Sailing Week 2021 and YAI National Sailing Championship 2021 at Hussainsagar on Friday.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan flags off the Hyderabad Sailing Week 2021 and YAI National Sailing Championship 2021 at Hussainsagar on Friday. (Photo | EPS/Vinay madapu)

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: A large congregation of sailors was witnessed at the Hussainsagar on Friday a large as the much awaited Hyderabad Sailing Week 2021 and the YAI National Sailing Championship 2021 got off to a flying start. Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, inaugurated the event.

The flagging off ceremony by the Governor included 75 sail boats that will set sail simultaneously to commemorate the 75 years of Independence. In her address, the Governor said that this initiative will pave the way for the sailors to represent the nation at various forums and bring laurels for the country.

The National Laser Championship is also a trial for the Asian Games and for the first time, YAI accreditation has been accorded to this event. A large number of potential and professional sailors are participating in this Championship.

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