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Zahaan Hemrajani Finishes Eighth at O’pen Skiff World Championship
Fourteen-year-old Indian sailor Zahaan Hemrajani finished eighth in the Under-17 Gold Fleet at the 2026 O’pen Skiff World Championship in Calasetta, Sardinia. He competed against 106 sailors and is ranked world No.…
The Story in Brief
Fourteen-year-old Indian sailor Zahaan Hemrajani finished eighth in the Under-17 Gold Fleet at the 2026 O’pen Skiff World Championship in Calasetta, Sardinia. He competed against 106 sailors and is ranked world No. 10 in the class.
A hull crack left his boat taking on water during the opening-day races, with no redress available. Poland’s national team loaned him a replacement hull from the second day. Hemrajani then recorded a race win, two second-place finishes and other strong results to move into the top eight. Representing India and the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, he is a four-time national champion and Grade 8 student in Mumbai.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is either that one teenager has already conquered world sailing or that a borrowed hull explains everything. Neither holds. The result reflects skill, preparation and a rare equipment failure, while the Polish team’s help also mattered. One strong championship cannot prove a lasting international career. The useful test is whether Hemrajani can sustain this level across his next major events, without needing another dramatic recovery.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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