KARACHI: Pakistan Navy sailors lived up to their reputation by winning the Inter Services Sailing Championship which concluded at Sea Survival School, PAF Base, Korangi Creek, on Friday.

The naval sailors dominated the five-day event and ended with six golds and a silver to win the honours. The hosts PAF team finished runners-up with one gold and four silver medals while Army seized third position with two silver medals.

Air Vice Marshal Azhar Hasan Rizvi, Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command, who graced the occasion, gave away the prizes.

Published in Dawn, November 1st, 2014

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