Young Malaysian Sailor Creates History By Winning IODA World Title After 30 Years

IODA 2010 Champion - Pic by Hamzah Osman

LANGKAWI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Young national sailor Ahmad Syukri Abdul Aziz created history by winning the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) World title in the men's individual event for the first time in 30 years.

Closing Ceremony.

Ahmad Syukri, 14, pulled off a magnificent feat by coming from behind to achieve the most memorable victory in local sailing history said coach Mohd Shahir Abdul Rahim when the championships ended here Friday.

Pic by Hamzah Osman

Anaklangkawi :-

Congratulation to Malaysia Sailor. I hope by this achievement the National Sport Council or Ministry of Youth give special attention to the event & Malaysia sailors which make us all proud.

IODA WORLD 2010 in Langkawi by Langkawi Story

Such a nice Video from Langkawi Story. I'm overwhelmed on the video. Nicely done. Please refer more details about Langkawi Story here.

IODA 2010 World Championship

Well as we all know that current IODA Championship are ongoing in Langkawi. Its only few days start & its a long way to go.

If you want to see the score's please refer here. At the moment, Thailand team is leading. Malaysia team at number 5th.

For an update on IODA 2010 World Championship please refer their official website here.

If you want to see Team Bermuda please refer to their official blog here..

Weather today was marvelous for the race.

Timbermad