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Indian sailors Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble scripted a memorable chapter in the country's sailing history by clinching the silver medal in the men's skiff (49er) event at the 2026 Asian Games. Image: X/@airnewsalerts
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Firstpost•01-10-2026, 11:48
India Secures Historic Asiad Silver in Men's Skiff Sailing
  • •Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble clinched a silver medal for India in the men's skiff opening race 9 of the Asian Games sailing competition.
  • •The Kochi-born childhood friends, Francis (31) and Noble (30), accumulated 23 points across nine races, finishing behind China's 16 points.
  • •The Indian duo secured a win in race 3 and second-place finishes in races 1, 5, and 9.
  • •Hong Kong, China, earned the bronze medal with 24 points in the men's skiff event.
  • •Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma placed fourth in the women's skiff competition, with Japan taking gold.
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Key Questions Answered

The Indian pair of Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble won the silver medal in the men's skiff opening race 9 of the Asian Games sailing competition.

China secured the gold medal in the men's skiff competition, finishing with a total of 16 points through team members Wen Zaiding and Liu Tian.

According to a profile shared by the Sports Authority of India, both athletes trained at the National Sailing School in Bhopal and the Muziris Yachting Club in Kerala.

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