Yachting in India has improved a lot: Motivala
The Hindu
Says the future is bright for the sport in the country
Homi Motivala, 63, a recipient of the Arjuna Award (1993), Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award jointly with P.K. Garg (1994-95), Dronacharya Award (2002) and Shaurya Chakra gallantry award (1993), said that “Yachting in India has improved a lot” in a chat with The Hindu while on a visit to the Royal Mysore Sailing Club, Mysuru, for the National sailing championship at the KRS backwaters. Excerpts: It has improved a lot. Definitely more emphasis is being given by the Yachting Association of India and the Government of India for the development of the sport in different centres. India has fared well in the Olympics, Asian Games and many youngsters are taking up the sport.
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