Umiam, March 27 -- The first edition of the Indian Sailing League (ISL) kick-started at Orchid Water Sports Complex, Umiam Lake here in Meghalaya on Friday.
Fourteen teams with 182 participants, including 58 international sailors from Russia, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Sri Lanka vying for the titles and a total prize total prize pool exceeding Rs. 1.5 crore.
Participating teams will compete for rewards of up to Rs. 21 lakh, while individual athletes stand to earn prizes of up to Rs.1.5 lakh.
Inaugurating the five-day event, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma described the ISL as part of a long-term vision to unlock the full potential of Umiam and position Meghalaya as a leading destination for tourism and international events.
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