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  • Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake (Bhojtal) in Bhopal on 17 May 2026
  • The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS
  • Over 30 naval personnel from INWTC Visakhapatnam and Navy Rowing, Kayaking, and Canoeing teams presented a Sail Parade
  • The facility will be extensively utilized by Indian Navy Sailing Team, Navy Rowing, Canoeing, and Kayaking Teams, and NCC for training
  • Currently 17 members of the Navy Sailing Team (out of total 34 personnel) belong to the state of Madhya Pradesh
  • The facility aims to motivate more youth of Madhya Pradesh to embrace competitive water sports and join Defence Forces
  • The initiative aligns with the National Sports Policy objectives to promote excellence and expand talent pool in competitive sports
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