Francis and Noble secured India\u2019s first sailing medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games after finishing second in the men\u2019s skiff competition in Gamagori City.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHearty congratulations to Manu Francis and Prince Kurisinkal Noble on winning the Silver Medal in the Men\u2019s Skiff event at the Asian Games 2026,\" President Murmu wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYour outstanding performance has brought great distinction to Indian sailing. Your skill, teamwork and determination have earned you this well-deserved achievement. My best wishes for many more accomplishments,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian pair finished the regatta with a net score of 23 points after nine races, four points behind China\u2019s Wen Zaiding and Liu Tian, who won the gold medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Francis and Noble produced a consistent campaign, winning Race 3 and finishing second in Races 1, 5 and 9. Their sixth-place finish in Race 8 was discarded under the low-point scoring system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The silver marked India\u2019s first Asian Games silver in the men\u2019s skiff and the country\u2019s second medal in the event. It was also India\u2019s 24th sailing medal at the Asian Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The President of India also congratulated Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru after the compound archer clinched bronze in the men\u2019s individual event at Okazaki.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWarm congratulations to Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru on winning the Bronze Medal in the Compound Men\u2019s Individual event in Archery at the Asian Games 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAfter contributing to India\u2019s Gold in the Compound Men\u2019s Team event, you have now added an individual medal to your tally, further adding to India\u2019s achievements in Aichi-Nagoya. My best wishes for many more successes ahead,\u201d she posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ganesh defeated Vietnam\u2019s Cong Duc Dang 149-144 to secure the bronze medal. He delivered a strong finish, hitting three successive 10s in the final end to finish with 149 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAfter contributing to India\u2019s Gold in the Compound Men\u2019s Team event, you have now added an individual medal to your tally, further adding to India\u2019s achievements in Aichi-Nagoya. My best wishes for many more successes ahead,\u201d she posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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