Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala to host 14th Admiral's Cup sailing championship with 35 countries
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, announced on 7 December 2025 that it will host the 14th Admiral's Cup naval sailing championship from 8 to 13 December 2025 with 35 participating countries.
Summary
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala, announced on 7 December 2025 that it will host the Admiral's Cup 2025 naval sailing championship from 8 to 13 December 2025. The 14th edition of the Admiral's Cup, instituted in 2010 for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies, will see 35 countries take part. Races are held in the match racing format on ILCA-6 class sailboats, with the opening ceremony on 9 December and the closing ceremony on 13 December.
Key facts
- Announced
- 7 December 2025
- Dates
- 8–13 December 2025
- Host
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala
- Edition
- 14th
- Countries
- 35
- Instituted
- 2010
- Boat class
- ILCA-6, match racing
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which institution hosted the Admiral's Cup 2025 naval sailing championship from 8 to 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB 2200018: the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, hosted the Admiral's Cup 2025 from 8 to 13 December 2025.
How many countries were set to take part in the 14th edition of the Admiral's Cup at Ezhimala in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 35
PIB 2200018: the 14th edition will witness participation from 35 international countries.
Consider the following statements about the Admiral's Cup hosted by the Indian Naval Academy: 1. The Admiral's Cup was instituted in 2010. 2. The races are held in the fleet racing format on Laser Radial boats. 3. The championship is for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2200018: instituted in 2010 for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies; races use the match racing format on ILCA-6 class sailboats, not fleet racing.