Pakistan Navy cadets win multinational sailing championship in Sri Lanka

In this handout photograph, taken and released by Director General Public Relations Pakistan Navy on August 25, 2024, cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy compete at the International Inter-Navies Sailing Championship in Sri Lanka. (Photo courtesy: Pakistan Navy)
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  • The competition was held on internationally recognized classes of boats at Naval & Maritime Academy Trincomalee
  • Pakistan Naval Academy won the competition with Silver medal in Laser Radial and Gold medal in Enterprise category

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy cadets have a multinational sailing championship held at Naval & Maritime Academy Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, the navy’s media wing said on Sunday.
The championship, Commandant Cup Sailing Regatta, saw participation from Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Chinese and Indian navies, according to the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) of Pakistan Navy.
The competition was held on internationally recognized classes of boats, including Laser Radial and Enterprise categories.
“Pakistan Naval Academy won the competition with Silver medal in Laser Radial and Gold medal in Enterprise category,” the DGPR said in a statement.
“The victorious team of Pakistan Naval Academy comprised Officer Cadets Syed Sakhir Ali Shah, Saad Bin Khalid and Muhammad Abdullah Akram.”
Sri Lankan Naval Chief Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera gave away medals and trophy to the winning team, according to the statement.
“The competition provided competitive environment for young cadets to polish the skills of sailing in general and competing on international arena in particular,” the DGPR added.