Published 13:49 IST, April 29th 2023
Abhilash Tomy, retired Naval officer, becomes first Indian to complete prestigious Golden Globe Race
Abhilash Tomy finished second in the race, a solo around-the-world sailing race, which started on September 4, 2022 from Les Sables-d'Olonne in France.
Commander Abhilash Tomy, a retired Naval officer, has become the first Indian to complete the prestigious Golden Globe Race.
He finished second in the race, a solo around-the-world sailing race, which started on September 4, 2022 from Les Sables-d'Olonne in France.
Abhilash Tomy / Bayanat crossed the finish line at 0446 UTC, finished his 2nd time solo non stop around the world journey, he at 2nd in #GGR2022 Race. He thanks Les Sables, and his sponsor https://t.co/PTR9zVB5aF . Congraturation Abhilash!!! pic.twitter.com/SLBxM5jTrH
— Golden Globe Race 2022 (@ggr2022) April 29, 2023
"#GGR2022 2nd Arrival Abhilash Tomy (43) / India / Rustler 36 - "BAYANAT", finished his 2nd solo around the world," says the announcement made on the official page of the race.
Updated 13:50 IST, April 29th 2023