Asian Games: Manu, Prince win sailing silver as India’s medal tally reaches 62
Indian sailors Manu Francis and Prince Noble won a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking India's first sailing medal of the event. This achievement contributed to India's total medal count reaching 62.
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The success of Indian athletes in international multi-sport events is a significant marker of national sporting progress.
NEW DELHI: India added another silver medal to its Asian Games 2026 tally on Thursday as Manu Francis and Prince Noble finished runners-up in the men’s skiff sailing event at Aichi-Nagoya.The Indian duo secured silver in the ninth and final race at the Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor, finishing second in the race to confirm their place on the podium. Their medal was also India's first in sailing at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.The silver took India's overall medal tally to 62 — 10 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze.India finish second in final raceFrancis and Noble finished the competition with 23 net points, with the Chinese pair of Wen Zaiding and Liu Tian taking gold after accumulating 16 points.The Indian duo produced a consistent campaign, recording three second-place finishes and one race victory across the event.
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