The two-day Central Command Sailing Regatta concluded on Thursday at the Berchha lake under the aegis of Army War College. The grand finale race was flagged off by lt Gen Sl Narasimhan AVSM, VSM Commandant, Army War College. The race witnessed some intense competition between sailing teams from Army War College, Infantry School, Military College of Tele Communication Engineering (MCTE), Uttar Bharat Area, 6 Mountain Division and Central Command. The team from Army War College stood first, with team from MCTE coming second and Central Command taking the Third Position.
Sailing, as a sport was originated in the 17th century in Holland. Its inclusion as a competitive sport in India dates back to the early 1950s. Over the years, the Services have been largely dominating this particular sport. Tarapore, Motiwala, Dutta and Pillai are some of the renowned servicemen who have made yeoman contribution to sailing. The Indian team comprising Commander R Mahesh and Master Chief Petty Officer Gl Yadav won the Gold Medal in the Sailing event in the fourth Military World Games hosted at Mumbai.
A number of senior Army officers, ladies and men were also present to witness the enthralling event. lt Gen Sl Narasimhan AVSM, VSM, presented the trophy and prizes to the winner and runner-up teams. After the prize distribution the General had a brief interaction with the media wherein he remarked that such competitions are being held to foster a culture of team spirit, commradiere and adventure within the Army and also to attract young people to join the Army.