Nethra and Vishnu Face Challenges in Olympic Sailing Series

India's Nethra Kumanan and Vishnu Saravanan had challenging performances in the women's and men's dinghy sailing events at the Paris Olympics. Both sailors dropped in rankings after the first six races. Four more races remain before the top 10 boats advance to the medal race.

India's Nethra Kumanan faced a challenging start in the women's dinghy sailing event at the Paris Olympics, slipping to the 24th position after six races on Saturday.

Initially placed 11th after three races on Friday, the 26-year-old slid to 24th following three additional races. Kumanan dropped to 19th after Race 4 and further to 25th after Race 5, before regaining a spot in Race 6.

In the men's dinghy event, Vishnu Saravanan finished 23rd after Race 6 on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who was ranked 22nd after Race 4 on Friday, lost a spot in Race 5 and maintained that standing in Race 6.

With four more races left in the opening series, Race 7 and Race 8 are scheduled for Sunday and the final two races on Monday. The top 10 boats from the series will compete in the medal race on Tuesday, with final rankings determined by the overall score.

(With inputs from agencies.)