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Sailors Manu, Prince feted for winning silver in Asian Games at reception in Ernakulam

Sailors Manu, Prince feted for winning silver in Asian Games at reception in Ernakulam. Photo credit: IANS Image Source: IANS

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Sailors Manu, Prince Feted For Winning Silver In Asian Games At Reception In Ernakulam

By IANS News October 16, 2026 • 23:26 PM View: 73

Varapuzha Panchayat President Viju Chullikkad: Malayali athletes Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurishingal, who won silver medals in sailing at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, were given a grand reception at Nedumbassery Airport near Ernakulam on Friday.

Family members, friends and Varapuzha Panchayat President Viju Chullikkad welcomed the athletes on their arrival.

TAGS Sailors Manu Asian Games Manu Francis Prince Noble Kurishingal Nedumbassery Airport Varapuzha Panchayat President Viju Chullikkad Prince Noble

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