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Kerala Cousins Win India’s First Asian Games Sailing Silver
Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis are cousins from Kochi who love sailing.
They have practiced together for about 10 years.
At their first Asian Games, they won a silver medal in men’s skiff sailing.
This was India’s first Asian Games silver medal in that event.
Noble’s father was a fisherman who died in the Kerala floods in 2018.
Noble said his mother, coach, family, supporters and countrymen helped him succeed.
The cousins said growing up together helps them understand each other while competing.
They hope their medal encourages more people in India to learn about sailing.
Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis won India’s first Asian Games silver medal in men’s skiff sailing.
The cousins from Kochi have sailed together for 10 years and share a close connection to the sea.
Noble’s fisherman father died during Kerala’s devastating 2018 floods.
The medal came in their Asian Games debut, after they won bronze at the 2023 Asian Championships.
The pair hopes their achievement will increase awareness and interest in sailing across India.
- Who
- Indian sailors Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis, who are cousins from Kochi.
- What
- They won India’s first Asian Games silver medal in men’s skiff sailing.
- Where
- At the Asian Games sailing competition near Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor in Gamagori City, with the cousins based in Kochi and training in Mumbai.
- When
- On Thursday, during their debut Asian Games appearance; they had previously won an Asian Championships bronze in 2023.
- Why
- Their shared connection to the sea, long partnership and training helped them compete; they also hope the medal raises awareness of sailing in India.
Key facts
- Medal
- Silver
- Event
- Men’s skiff sailing
- National record
- India’s first Asian Games silver in men’s skiff sailing
- Athletes
- Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis
- Asian Games experience
- Debut appearance
- Previous result
- Asian Championships bronze in 2023
- Partnership
- The cousins have sailed together for 10 years
Quotes
Prince Kurisinkal Noble
Indian sailor and Asian Games silver medalist from Ernakulam
“My father was a fisherman and the sea is very near our house. So, we are connected to the sea. That is why it was easy for us to start with sailing.”
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“So, I would dedicate this medal to my father, mother, coach, all my well-wishers and countrymen”
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