Summary
They competed in nine short races and earned 23 points, just behind China.
Their silver brings India’s total medals to sixty‑two.
The two friends began sailing as children and later trained with the Indian Army.
Key Points
4 points1
Manu Francis and Prince Noble won silver in the men’s 49er skiff event.
2
The competition had nine races; the duo collected 23 points.
3
India’s medal count is now 62: 10 gold, 22 silver, 30 bronze.
4
Both athletes grew up in Kerala and trained at national sailing schools and the army.
New Words to Learn
13 wordssilver medal
a prize for finishing second
sailing
moving a boat using the wind
skiff
a small, fast boat used in races
race
a competition to finish first
points
numbers that show how well you did
bronze medal
prize for finishing third
medal tally
total number of medals won
49er class
a type of two‑person racing boat
grassroots
starting from the very basic level
yachting
sport of sailing boats
selection trial
a test to choose who will compete
army
the country's soldiers
Asian Games
big sports event with many Asian countries
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