Archive · 19 Jul 2026
India Hosts First ILCA Open Sailing Championship
India recently hosted its first big sailing competition called the ILCA Open International Sailing Championship in Hyderabad.
This event brought together 124 sailors, including some from other countries, to compete on Hussain Sagar lake.
The competition was organized by the EME Sailing Association and other groups, and it included different categories for men, women, boys, and girls.
A special ceremony was held at the end where an important military leader spoke about the importance of sailing and encouraged the sailors to keep learning and exploring.
The event was a big success and showed that Hyderabad can be a great place for sailing competitions.
India's first ILCA Open International Sailing Championship concluded in Hyderabad, featuring 124 sailors including international participants.
The event was held at Hussain Sagar and organized by EMESA, MCEME, YAI, and ILCA.
Sailors from 19 clubs and institutions, including Army, Navy, and civilian establishments, participated in various categories.
19 women and girls competed in the championship, which included races across ILCA 7, ILCA 6, and ILCA 4 categories.
Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney highlighted the event's significance in Indian sailing and encouraged participants to embrace challenges.
- Who
- 124 sailors, including international participants, and organizers from EMESA, MCEME, YAI, and ILCA
- What
- India's first ILCA Open International Sailing Championship
- When
- Concluded on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
- Why
- To strengthen Hyderabad's position as a venue for competitive sailing and promote the sport
- Event Name
- ILCA Open International Sailing Championship
- Location
- Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
- Participants
- 124 sailors, including international participants
- Categories
- ILCA 7, ILCA 6 (men and women), ILCA 4 (boys and girls)
- Organizers
- EME Sailing Association (EMESA), Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Yachting Association of India (YAI), International Laser Class Association (ILCA)
- Closing Ceremony Speaker
- Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney
- Number of Women Participants
- 19
- Associated Event
- YAI 40th Hyderabad Sailing Week 2026