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    OPENING CEREMONY FIRST EVER ASAF CENTRAL ASIAN SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP, KYYRGYZSTAN
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    ASAF ATO CLINICS AND FIRST EVER ASAF CENTRAL ASIA SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS – KYRGYZSTAN
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    6th Asian Beach Games Sanya, China
OPENING CEREMONY FIRST EVER ASAF CENTRAL ASIAN SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP, KYYRGYZSTAN
May 16, 2026

OPENING CEREMONY FIRST EVER ASAF CENTRAL ASIAN SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP, KYYRGYZSTAN

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ASAF ATO CLINICS AND FIRST EVER ASAF CENTRAL ASIA SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS – KYRGYZSTAN
May 15, 2026

ASAF ATO CLINICS AND FIRST EVER ASAF CENTRAL ASIA SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS – KYRGYZSTAN

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6th Asian Beach Games Final Results and Medal table
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6th Asian Beach Games Final Results and Medal table

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6th Asian Beach Games Sanya, China
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6th Asian Beach Games Sanya, China

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ASAF ATO Clinics and First ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship - Cholpon Ata, KyrgyzstanThe action before the commencement of the first ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship being held in Cholpon Ata Kyrgyzstan, commenced with the Jury and Race Management Clinics.The Clinics organized by the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) and the Sailing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic was held over 13th and 14th May’26 , saw very good participation and provided a great start to a week that promises a lot of action.The Jury Clinic was conducted by Ms. Aylin and Mr. Murat Suntay, both International Judges and was attended by 70 enthusiastic participants from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.The key areas that the Clinic focused on, was improving the quality of the organization of sailing competitions, understanding competition rules and their interpretation, which directly impacts and enhances the quality of the events.The Race Management Clinic was held by International Race Officers Mr Ilker Bayindir and Ms. Anna Deyanova and saw 17 participants in attendance and covered the aspects that are important to Race Management.President ASAF Dr. Malav Shroff said that this is indeed a very historic moment, as such activities were taking place in this Central Asian region for the first time ever and is a huge boost to all stakeholders involved in the sport, be it the Sailors, Coaches, Officials etc.He also hoped that the Championships will continue to be an annual event and become a permanent fixture on the ASAF Calendar.The Clinics he further added, was a great opportunity for participants to gain and enhance their knowledge imparted by experienced international instructors.All the action now turns to the first ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship which is being held from the 16th to 21st May in Cholpon Ata Kyrgyzstan. For the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, the Central Asian Sailing Championship will be held on the Issyk-Kul coast.The championship is organized by the Sailing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) and the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.The first Central Asian Sailing Championship will be a key Milestone for the development of the sailing culture in the region.This event will see participants from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, who have already arrived and are bracing themselves to compete and vie for podium finishes in the following classes viz:- Optimist, ILCA-4, ILCA-6, ILCA-7 and Fareast-23.The coming days promise to be action packed, with a and a lot of great competition taking place on the water. So, a lot to look forward to!Pictures are some glimpses taken from the Clinics.You can also visit the ASAF Website asiansailing.org Stay tuned in for more!ASAF - Asian Sailing FederationWorld SailingOlympic Council of AsiaAthlete365Kyrgyz Sailing Federation#KazakhstanSailing#UzbekistanSailing#ASAFMNAs ... See MoreSee Less

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6th Asian Beach Games - Final Results and Medal Table The Sailing Events at the 6th Asian Beach Games concluded successfully on 28th April’26The Event saw some great racing on the water.Catch up on the Final Results and Medal Table at the link below wrs.sanya2026.cn/discipline/SAL/medals/rankingASAF - Asian Sailing FederationWorld SailingOlympic Council of AsiaAthlete365@ASAF MNAs #Asian Beach Games #Sanya ... See MoreSee Less

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6th Asian Beach Games , SanyaPresident ASAF Dr. Malav Shroff along with Technical Delegate- Capt Abdur Rehman Arshad and Principal Race Officer - Mr. David Brookes, held discussions with President of the Philippine Sailing Association Mr. Martin Tanco on the development of Sailing in their country.President ASAF also had interactions with young sailors and coaches from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.The inaugural ASAF Central Asian Championships are due to be held in Cholpon Ata – Kyrgyzstan from 12th to 21st May and will be a great boost for the sport and sailors from that region.Also seen are some glimpses from the Games.ASAF - Asian Sailing FederationWorld SailingOlympic Council of AsiaAthlete365#PhilippineSailingAssociation#Sailing Federation of Kyrgyzstan#KazakhstanSailing#ASAFMNAs#AsianBeachGames#Sanya ... See MoreSee Less

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ASAF Youth Sailing Cup 2025 - Sharjah, UAE

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The inaugural ASAF Central Asian Sailing Champions The inaugural ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship, is being held for the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, on the picturesque Issyk-Kul coast from 16th to 21st May and is being organized by the Sailing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the support of the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) and the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participants from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are participating in this event and will be vying for top honours in the following classes Optimist, ILCA-4, ILCA-6, ILCA-7 and Fareast-23. Catch up all the action right here in the days ahead. @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @kyrgyz_sailing @asiangamesoca @iocofficial @athlete365#Kazakhstansailing#Tajikistansailing#Uzbekistansailing#ASAFMNAs
The first ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Champion The first ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship being held at Cholpon – Ata , Kyrgyzstan from 16th May till 21st May’26, got off to a spectacular start with a grand opening ceremony, which was presided by President - Asian Sailing Federation Dr. Malav Shroff and attended by Mr. Asanbaev Urmat, Director of the State Agency on physical culture and sport of the Kyrgyz Republic , Mr. Kanat Mamakeev, President of the Sailing Federation of Kyrgyzstan and dignitaries from the other Sailing Federations. President ASAF in his address, thanked the Sports Minister and President of Kyrgyzstan Sailing for the warm reception and also thanked the organisers, volunteers and parents of the participants for encouraging and supporting their children to take part in this event. President Asian Sailing Federation Dr. Malav Shroff is seen at the Opening Ceremony with Mr. Asanbaev Urmat, Director of the State Agency on physical culture and sport of the Kyrgyz Republic , Mr. Kanat Mamakeev President of the Sailing Federation of Kyrgyzstan , Mr. Maksut Narbaev, Vice-president of Kazakhstan Sailing Federation , Ms. Demolar Du from the Shanghai Far East Co Ltd, Mr.Kirill Sakhartsev, Leader of FarEast Club and Ms. Jumagiul Esenalieva, Executive Secretary of the Kyrgyzstan Sailing Federation and Sailing Championship Organizing Committee. @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @iocofficial @athlete365 @asiangamesoca @kyrgyz_sailing #KazakshstanSailing#UzbekistanSailing#TajikistanSailing#ASAFMNAs
The action before the commencement of the first ev The action before the commencement of the first ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship being held in Cholpon Ata Kyrgyzstan, commenced with the Jury and Race Management Clinics. The Clinics organized by the Asian Sailing Federation and the Sailing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic was held over 13th and 14th May’26 , saw very good participation and provided a great start to a week that promises a lot of action. The Jury Clinic was conducted by Ms. Aylin and Mr. Murat Suntay, both International Judges and was attended by 70 enthusiastic participants from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The Clinic focused on improving the quality of the organization of sailing events, understanding competition rules and their interpretation. The Race Management Clinic was held by International Race Officers Mr. Ilker Bayindir and Ms. Anna Deyanova and saw 17 participants in attendance and covered the aspects that are important to Race Management. President ASAF Dr. Malav Shroff said that this is indeed a very historic moment, as such activities were taking place in this Central Asian region for the first time ever and is a huge boost to all stakeholders involved in the sport, be it the Sailors, Coaches, Officials etc. He also hoped that the Championships will continue to be an annual event and become a permanent fixture on the ASAF Calendar. The Clinics he further added, was a great opportunity for participants to gain and enhance their knowledge imparted by experienced international instructors. All the action now turns to the first ever ASAF Central Asian Sailing Championship which is being held from the 16th to 21st May in Cholpon Ata Kyrgyzstan. For the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, the Central Asian Sailing Championship will be held on the Issyk-Kul coast. The championship is organized by the Sailing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the Asian Sailing Federation and the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @kyrgyz_sailing @iocofficial @asiangamesoca @athlete365 #ASAFMNAs#kyrgyzstan#Uzbekistansailing#Kazakhstansailing
6th Asian Beach Games, Sanya President ASAF Dr. M 6th Asian Beach Games, Sanya President ASAF Dr. Malav Shroff along with Technical Delegate- Capt Abdur Rehman Arshad and Principal Race Officer - Mr. David Brookes, held discussions with President of the Philippine Sailing Association Mr. Martin Tanco on the development of Sailing in their country. President ASAF also had interactions with young sailors and coaches from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The inaugural ASAF Central Asian Championships are due to be held in Cholpon Ata – Kyrgyzstan from 12th to 21st May and will be a great boost for the sport and sailors from that region. Also seen are some glimpses from the Games. @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @iocofficial @athlete365 @asiangamesoca @philippinesailing#kazakhstan_sailing_sport#kyrgyzstansailing#AsianBeachgames#Sanya
On the sidelines of the 6th Asian Beach Games at S On the sidelines of the 6th Asian Beach Games at Sanya, President ASAF - Dr. Malav Shroff with Technical Delegate & Vice President ASAF - Capt Abdur Rehman Arshad met with Mr. Hee Sang Chae, President Korea Sailing Federation. Dr. Malav also met Mr. Battushig Batbold IOC member from Mongolia. Discussions were held to update on the development of Sailing in their respective countries and how ASAF can support. @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @athlete365 @asiangamesoca @korea_sailing_federation @mongoliannoc #Asian BeachGames#Sanya#ASAFMNAs
Asian Sailing Federation President – Dr. Malav Shr Asian Sailing Federation President – Dr. Malav Shroff held discussions on the ASAF Keelboat Cup, at Sanya Serenity Marina and Sanya International Yachting Centre. At Sanya Serenity Marina , the discussion was led by Ms. Yafa Chen – General Manager of Operations Centre, along with her team members. Also present at the discussion were representatives from Hainan Yachting Association Mr. Daniel Shan and Dante Zhu. At the Sanya International Yachting Centre Dr. Malav met with Ms. Sophie Deng Vice, General Manager. @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @iocofficial @athlete365 @asiangamesoca #Chinese Yachting Association #ASAF MNAs
Glimpses from the 6th Asian Beach Games , Sanya T Glimpses from the 6th Asian Beach Games , Sanya The Sailing event kicked off yesterday to a great start. Seen here is the ILCA fleet returning after racing @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @iocofficial @athlete365 @asiangamesoca #6th Asian Beach Games #Sanya # ASAF MNAs
Asian Sailing Federation President Dr. Malav Shrof Asian Sailing Federation President Dr. Malav Shroff is with Mr. Thomas Bach - Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Mr. Quanhai Li – President World Sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games being held in Sanya, China @asiansailing @worldsailingofficial @iocofficial @asiangamesoca @athlete365 #Asian Beach Games #Sanya #ASAF MNAs
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