Fierce competition unfolds at World Sailing Inclusion C'ships

The 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Mussanah, Oman, saw extraordinary skill and relentless determination on display, with all four classes producing intense and captivating racing.

- Amir Naqvi

In the RS Venture Connect, Team Poland, featuring Piotr Cichocki and Olga Gornas-Grudzien, surged to the top of the leaderboard with consistent and commanding performances.

Team Norway, represented by Stian Kristiansen and Elliot Finnestrand, held firmly in second place after a series of tightly fought races. Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl and Patrik Rosenberg climbed into third, while Norway's Henriette Smith and Solfrid Lindhjem Kvinnesland, despite a strong start on the opening day, slipped to fourth. In the Hansa 303 class, Great Britain's Rory McKinna extended his lead with yet another standout display of skill and precision.

Japan's Takumi Niwa remained close on his heels in second, while Portugal's Joao Pinto claimed third through steady and strategic sailing.

In the ILCA6 category for athletes with intellectual impairments, Great Britain's Murray Macdonald continued his dominance, retaining the top spot. Hong Kong, China's Tsz Hin Cheung moved into second place, while the UAE's Marwan Suloom impressed all with performances that propelled him into third.

In the FarEast 28RS fleet for visually impaired sailors, Great Britain's team, led by Lucy Hodges, maintained their lead through exceptional coordination and technical prowess.