ISLAMABAD: An international sailing competition featuring participants from Middle Eastern and other countries that began last week, concluded on Sunday in the southern port city of Karachi.
Sailors from Australia, Bahrain, Egypt, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand took part in the 1st Chief of the Naval Staff International Sailing Regatta 2023. The event began on March 15 and concluded with a closing ceremony on Sunday, March 19.
The Pakistan Navy has also patronized water sports in the past and sponsored other athletic activities, including hockey, squash and golf.
The five-day event comprised races in Laser Standard, Laser 4.7 and Windsurfing categories, Pakistan Navy said, adding that a total of twelve races were held in each category.
Pakistan’s navy chief, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, participated as the chief guest and congratulated winners on their achievements.
“He added that Pakistan Navy will continue to organize national and international level sailing events with an aim to promote sailing and provide a platform for promising national players who possess ability to reach glory of excellence,” Pakistan Navy said.
Pakistan’s navy chief, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, (center in front row) is seen in a group picture with the winners of the first International Sailing Regatta in Karachi, Pakistan, on March 19, 2023. (Pakistan Navy)
The only Pakistani to bag an award in the competition was Raja Qaasim Abbas in the Windsurfing category, who clinched the first position while Muhammad Izzuddin from Malaysia secured the second position.
