PANJIM: Goa’s Dayne and Katya Coelho will be part of the Indian contingent at the forth coming 18th edition Asian Games 2018 scheduled from August 20 to 30, at Jakarta, Indonesia.
It’s a matter of pride for the State of Goa for being the first Indian representing in the sport of windsurfing at Asian Games.
India’s apex sailing body The Yachting Association of India (YAI) had conducted selection trials, which were held in April in Chennai to nominate the top athlete to MYAS/SAI/IOA for inclusion in Indian sailing team for the 17th Asian Sailing Championship that was held in June, Jakarta Indonesia and the Asian Games 2018.
Dayne who has been training individually for the last 3 years in preparation for the Asian games and demonstrated his excellence achieving silver and bronze medal at 37th Singapore open windsurfing championship 2018 in RS: One Class.“Men and Youth” category.
Katya Coelho a student of Ardee school who was the first Indian girl to represent India at Youth Olympic 2014, held in China. Since then due to lack of support Katya couldn’t full fill her passion for serving for the country. Knowing the “Mixed Team event” None other than Katya Coelho got back in her foot straps to fly the three colours in the memorable podium, though Dayne is confident of a good performance it will now depend on Katya’s performance, for a medal winning opportunity.
