The three-day Central Command Annual Sailing Regatta concluded on 24 March 2017 at the Berchha lake under the aegis of Army War College. The final races were flagged off by lt Gen Rajeev Tewari, PVSM, AVSM Commandant, Army War College.
The races witnessed keen competition between the sailing teams from Army War College, Infantry School, Military College of Tele Communication Engineering (MCTE), Uttar Bharat and Madhya Bharat, 6 Mountain Division and Central Command Troops.
Sailing, as a sport, originated in the 17th Century in Holland and its inclusion as a competitive sport in India dates back to the early 1950s. Ove the years, the Services have been the leading pterion of this sport. Tarapore, Motiwala, Dutta and Pillai are some of the renowned servicemen who have made a yeomen contribution to sailing by winning international medals and glory for the country.
The sailing event had a total of nine teams participating and was witnessed by a large number of senior Army officers, ladies and other ranks. lt Gen Rajeev Tewari, PVSM, AVSM, Commandant, Army War College felicitated winners and presented the trophy and prizes to the teams. In sailing the first prize was won by Capt Prashant and Capt Basu of Army War college and second prize by 6 Mountain Division. In Kayaking the first prize was won by Raju Murang and second by Bharat Murang.