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3 days ago
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Zahaan Hemrajani Secures Top 10 Finish At U17 Open Skiff World Championships
In a landmark moment for Indian sailing, Mumbai's Zahaan Hemrajani has secured a Top 10 overall finish at the prestigious U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships, held from July 17 to 23 in Nishinomiya, Japan. His outstanding result marks one of the highest-ever finishes by an Indian sailor at this global youth event. The championship was organized by the International O'pen Skiff Association, a recognized youth class under World Sailing — the global governing body for the sport. Zahaan's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. After racing the first 3 races with faulty equipment provided which affected his results as he was at a disadvantage, he staged a phenomenal comeback. Demonstrating exceptional resilience and racing skill, he went on to win two races and finished in the top 10 in nearly half of his heats — a feat never before achieved by an Indian in this class. 'This means the world to me,' Zahaan said after the event. 'I'm incredibly grateful to my coach Umesh Naiksatam and the entire 24Seven Sailing Team for pushing me every step of the way, and to my mentor Amish Ved for his constant belief and guidance.' He extended heartfelt thanks to his parents, Nilima and Ashish Hemrajani (founder of BookMyShow), for their unwavering support. He also acknowledged Captain Abhimanyu Patankar of the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) and the Royal Bombay Yacht Club (RBYC) for their vital roles in his development as a sailor. Zahaan further thanked the Government of Maharashtra, whose timely intervention allowed access to Pawna Lake during the monsoon — a crucial factor in enabling uninterrupted training during the off-season. Zahaan's world-class performance shines a spotlight on India's emerging sailing talent and sets a powerful precedent for the nation's future in international junior sailing.
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4 days ago
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Indian sailor Zahaan Hemrajani smashes phenomenal records at U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships
Zahaan's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. After racing the first 3 races with faulty equipment provided which affected his results as he was at a disadvantage, he staged a phenomenal comeback. read more In a landmark moment for Indian sailing, Mumbai's Zahaan Hemrajani has secured a Top 10 overall finish at the prestigious U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships, held from July 17 to 23 in Nishinomiya, Japan. His outstanding result marks one of the highest-ever finishes by an Indian sailor at this global youth event. The championship was organized by the International O'pen Skiff Association, a recognized youth class under World Sailing — the global governing body for the sport. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Zahaan's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. After racing the first 3 races with faulty equipment provided which affected his results as he was at a disadvantage, he staged a phenomenal comeback. Demonstrating exceptional resilience and racing skill, he went on to win two races and finished in the top 10 in nearly half of his heats — a feat never before achieved by an Indian in this class. Also Read | Shreyasi Joshi scripts history for India with double gold at 2025 Asian Roller Skating Championships 'This means the world to me': Zahaan Hemrajani 'This means the world to me,' Zahaan said after the event. 'I'm incredibly grateful to my coach Umesh Naiksatam and the entire 24Seven Sailing Team for pushing me every step of the way, and to my mentor Amish Ved for his constant belief and guidance.' He extended heartfelt thanks to his parents, Nilima and Ashish Hemrajani, for their unwavering support. He also acknowledged Captain Abhimanyu Patankar of the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) and the Royal Bombay Yacht Club (RBYC) for their vital roles in his development as a sailor. Zahaan further thanked the Government of Maharashtra, whose timely intervention allowed access to Pawna Lake during the monsoon — a crucial factor in enabling uninterrupted training during the off-season. Zahaan's world-class performance shines a spotlight on India's emerging sailing talent and sets a powerful precedent for the nation's future in international junior sailing.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Indian Sailor Zahaan Hemrajani Smashes Records At U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships
Last Updated: Mumbai's Zahaan Hemrajani secured a Top 10 finish at the U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships in Japan, marking one of the best results by an Indian sailor. News18 In a landmark moment for Indian sailing, Mumbai's Zahaan Hemrajani has secured a Top 10 overall finish at the prestigious U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships, held from July 17 to 23 in Nishinomiya, Japan. His outstanding result marks one of the highest-ever finishes by an Indian sailor at this global youth event. The championship was organized by the International O'pen Skiff Association, a recognized youth class under World Sailing — the global governing body for the sport. Zahaan's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. After racing the first 3 races with faulty equipment provided which affected his results as he was at a disadvantage, he staged a phenomenal comeback. Demonstrating exceptional resilience and racing skill, he went on to win two races and finished in the top 10 in nearly half of his heats — a feat never before achieved by an Indian in this class. 'This means the world to me," Zahaan said after the event. 'I'm incredibly grateful to my coach Umesh Naiksatam and the entire 24Seven Sailing Team for pushing me every step of the way, and to my mentor Amish Ved for his constant belief and guidance." Zahaan further thanked the Government of Maharashtra, whose timely intervention allowed access to Pawna Lake during the monsoon — a crucial factor in enabling uninterrupted training during the off-season. Zahaan's world-class performance shines a spotlight on India's emerging sailing talent and sets a powerful precedent for the nation's future in international junior sailing. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 16:18 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
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- India Today
Zahaan Hemrajani achieves top 10 finish at U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships in Japan
In a landmark moment for Indian sailing, Mumbai's Zahaan Hemrajani secured a top 10 overall finish at the prestigious U17 O'pen Skiff World Championships, held from July 17 to 23 in Nishinomiya, Japan. His result marks one of the highest-ever finishes by an Indian sailor at this global youth championship was organised by the International O'pen Skiff Association, a recognised youth class under World Sailing - the global governing body for the campaign was nothing short of extraordinary. After competing in the first three races with faulty equipment - a setback that left him at a clear disadvantage - he staged a remarkable comeback. Demonstrating exceptional resilience and tactical skill, he went on to win two races and secured top-10 finishes in nearly half of his heats - a feat no Indian sailor has achieved in this class before. "This means the world to me," Zahaan said after the event. "I'm incredibly grateful to my coach Umesh Naiksatam and the entire 24Seven Sailing Team for pushing me every step of the way, and to my mentor Amish Ved for his constant belief and guidance."He also extended heartfelt thanks to his parents, Nilima and Ashish Hemrajani (founder of BookMyShow), for their unwavering support. In addition, he acknowledged Captain Abhimanyu Patankar of the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) and the Royal Bombay Yacht Club (RBYC) for their vital roles in his development as a further credited the Government of Maharashtra, whose timely intervention ensured access to Pawna Lake during the monsoon - a crucial factor in maintaining uninterrupted training during the world-class performance not only shines a spotlight on India's emerging sailing talent but also sets a strong precedent for the nation's future in international junior sailing.- Ends
