In the Asian Sailing Championship held in Abu Dhabi from February 27 to March 6, 2022, M.P. State Sailing Academy player Ritika Dangi won gold medal in ILCA-4 (Laser 4.7 class boat) event.
On the other hand, Academy's cellar Neha Thakur brought laurels to the country and the state by earning a bronze medal in this event. Indian Sailing Team has qualified for the Asian Games.
State Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia has congratulated and congratulated Sailing Academy players Ritika Dangi and Neha Thakur while expressing happiness on winning medals in Asian Championship.
She said that both the players of the academy proved that our preparation for the Asian Games is going in the right direction.
Ritika Dangi is a resident of Tajpura village, Narsinghgarh Tehsil, District Rajgarh. His father is a farmer by profession. On the other hand, Neha Thakur is a resident of Amlataj village, Hatpipalia Tehsil, Dewas district. Her father is also a farmer by profession.
MP Sailing Academy Chief Instructor Arjun and Vishwamitra Awardee G.L. Yadav told that both Ritika and Neha are the top contenders for medals in Asian Games. In two of the three trials held so far, both the players are in first and second place.