Nethra Kumanan

Olympics: Sailing team are first from India to land in Tokyo for Games

The sailing competition starts on July 25. For the first time in history, a record four sailors will represent India at the Games. This is also the first time that the country will field sailors in three events.

Jul 13, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Meet Nethra K, India’s first woman sailor to make it to the Olympics

Nethra is gearing up for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, as the first Indian woman sailor to make it to the highest level of the competitive sport.

Apr 20, 2021, 20:45 PM IST

Tokyo Games: Nethra Kumanan makes history, first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics

Kumanan was in sublime form, finishing Race 9 and 10 in first and second positions, respectively. The first Indian woman to win a sailing World Cup medal last year has 18 nett points, while her nearest rival, Hong Kong’s Stephanie Norton, is placed fourth with 41 points going into Thursday’s Medal race.

Apr 09, 2021, 10:29 AM IST

Mumbai to host Senior National Yatching Championship

In the coming week, Mumbai will witness one of the best sailors, including 17-year-old Nethra Kumanan competing for this year's Senior National Yatching Championship.

Oct 17, 2015, 22:48 PM IST