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Vishnu Saravanan’s changed mindset makes him compete fearlessly with the world’s best

A phone call may never be the best way to figure out an athlete’s state of mind but Vishnu Saravanan’s calm and assured responses suggest that he was looking back…

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Vishnu Sarvanan, Nethra Kumanan pick up crucial experience ahead of Olympic Games

Vishnu Saravanan finished a plucky 25th in the Laser Standard class and Nethra Kumanan 43rd in the Laser Radial class after eight preliminary races in the Hempel World Cup Series…

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Focused training for Medal Race stands Vishnu Saravanan in good stead

So then, it boiled down to Vishnu Saravanan being mentally tough in the business end of the Mussanah Open Championship. Please read first part of the interview here “My long…

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Vishnu Saravanan deals with pressure of expectations by ignoring it, mindfully

The contrast could not be sharper between the vast expanse of the Gulf of Oman, the gusts of wind powering the sails, the gentle sound of boat making contact with…

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Four Indian sailors script history by sealing three berths in Olympic Games

For the first time, India earned the right to have three boats and four sailors competing in the Olympic Games in Tokyo later this year. Nethra Kumanan (Laser Radial), Vishnu…

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Nethra Kumanan set to make history by virtually booking Olympic Games ticket

Nethra Kumanan is poised to make history by becoming the first Indian woman sailor to head to the Olympic Games. Competing in the Laser Radial class in the Mussanah Open…

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Vishnu Saravanan claws back to second spot in Laser Standard after fourth day

Vishnu Saravanan battled grimly with two good races on Tuesday to leapfrog over Thailand’s Keerati Bualong to the second spot after eight races in the Laser Standard class in the…

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Ganapathy, Varun Thakkar strike purple patch on third day in Mussanah Sailing

Asian Games bronze medalists KC Ganapathy and Varun Thakkar posted three podium finishes on Monday to put themselves in line to secure the one Olympic berth available in the Skiff…

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Nethra Kumanan showcases resilience to rise to the top of Laser Radial charts after four races

Nethra Kumanan rose to the top of the standings in the women’s Laser Radial class after four races in the Mussanah Open Sailing Championships, an Olympic qualifier for Asia and…

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Ekta Yadav and Ritika Dangi win third race to keep Chinese and Thai teams in sight

Two Indian teams find themselves placed in third position in the men’s 49er and women’s 49er FX classes respectively after the opening day’s racing on Saturday in the 2021 Mussanah…

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