GRAN Canaria is a one-stop shop for most things in the sport of sailing. located off the coast of Spain, the island has produced multiple Olympic champions in sailing: its perfect conditions means elite sailors don’t need a second invitation to make Las Palmas, the capital city, their base.
Another sailor who made gran Canaria their base over the last several years has also reaped rich rewards in the last few days — India's Nethra Kumanan. two days ago, she became the first Indian woman sailor to book an Olympic spot. At the Musannah Open Championship in Oman, a joint AsiaAfrica qualifier, she clinched a spot in the Laser Radial Class by managing a solid performance on all days of racing. Unlike other sports, in sailing you are marked by the number of mistakes you make. She managed to keep it down over the course of a week and walked away with an Olympic spot.
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