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.

Malaysia Aims To Become Best IODA WSC Host

LANGKAWI, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is confident of becoming one of the best host for IODA World Sailing Championship (WSC) at National Yachting Training Complex here from Dec 28-Jan 8 2011.

Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA) general manager Mohd Afendy Abdullah said about RM3mil was spent on preparation including turning a hotel into a sports village.

"We are ready to host the world's biggest sailing event which is just one week away," he told Bernama here Wednesday.

He said 57 countries have confirmed participation including Brazil, Peru, Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Some 252 sailors would be competing in the championship with each country represented by five sailors.

-- BERNAMA

Timbermad :-
Fairly hope that this will be the best host ever..