Team Russia wins 13th Admiral's Cup sailing regatta at Ezhimala
Team Russia won the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta, which concluded at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 13 December 2024.
Summary
The 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta concluded at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, on 13 December 2024, with Team Russia winning the Admiral's Cup 24. Team Italy finished runners-up and Team India/INA 'A' came third. Races were held in Laser Radial boats from 9 to 13 December with 53 participants, including 14 women, from 25 countries, along with Indian teams from INA and the National Defence Academy. INA Commandant Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair presented the trophies. The event has been held since 2010.
Key facts
- Edition
- 13th Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta
- Venue
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala
- Concluded
- 13 December 2024 (races 9–13 Dec)
- Result
- 1. Russia, 2. Italy, 3. India/INA 'A'
- Participants
- 53 (14 women) from 25 countries
- Boat
- Laser Radial
- Since
- 2010
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which team won the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta that concluded on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Russia
PIB (Defence): Team Russia won the Admiral's Cup 24; Team Italy was runner-up and Team India/INA 'A' finished third.
Where was the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta held in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB (Defence): the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta concluded with a closing ceremony at Ettikulam Beach at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
In which class of boats were the races of the Admiral's Cup 2024 held?
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Correct answer: D — Laser Radial
PIB (Defence): the Admiral's Cup witnessed closely contested sailing races in Laser Radial boats from 9 to 13 December 2024.