Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Raja Bhoj National Sailing Championship Begins at Bhopal's Upper Lake
The Raja Bhoj National Sailing Championship is a big sailing event happening in India.
It takes place on a large lake called Upper Lake in the city of Bhopal.
The event started on Tuesday and will last for six days.
About 100 sailors from 12 different states are taking part.
Some athletes came from other countries too.
On the first day, the sailors practiced on the water.
A special group called the Yachting Association of India is helping run the event.
A government minister opened the championship and said new sports centers will be built across Madhya Pradesh.
The championship ends on August 16, when the state's chief minister will give out awards.
The six-day third edition of the Raja Bhoj National Sailing Championship began Tuesday at Upper Lake's Boat Club in Bhopal amid rain.
Around 100 national and international athletes from 12 states and sports clubs took part in opening-day practice rounds.
The event is conducted under the technical guidance of the Yachting Association of India (YAI), with 12 YAI jury members and SAI officials in Bhopal.
Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang inaugurated the event, announcing sports complexes for all 230 Madhya Pradesh assembly constituencies and feeder centers in every district.
The championship concludes on August 16, with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav attending the closing ceremony as chief guest.
- Who
- Around 100 national and international athletes from 12 states and sports clubs, alongside Yachting Association of India and Sports Authority of India officials, Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang, and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.
- What
- The third edition of the six-day Raja Bhoj National Sailing Championship began with practice rounds at Upper Lake's Boat Club.
- When
- Tuesday, running until August 16.
- Where
- Upper Lake's Boat Club, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To host a national sailing championship under YAI technical guidance, with the government using the occasion to announce sports infrastructure plans.
- Event
- Raja Bhoj National Sailing Championship, third edition
- Duration
- Six days
- Dates
- Began Tuesday; concludes August 16
- Participants
- Around 100 athletes from 12 states
- Venue
- Upper Lake's Boat Club, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Technical guidance
- Yachting Association of India (YAI)
- Inaugurator
- Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang
- Closing ceremony chief guest
- Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav