Golden Globe Race

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Cdr. Tomy has also represented India in the 2011 Cape Town to Rio Race, the Spanish Copa del Rey Race in 2014 and the Korea Cup for two years in succession. (Photo: Abhilash Tomy)

Wonderful experience, totally worth it: Cdr Abhilash Tomy wishes to sail again

Cdr has been awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, Kirti Chakra for valour and courageous action.

22 Jan 2019 11:50 AM

Abhilash Tomy has now been shifted to INHS Kalyani, the naval hospital of ENC, for observation and medical assistance as required. (Photo: File)

Rescued Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy safely brought back to India

Abilash Tomy was participating in Golden Globe Race representing India in historic around the world race without modern navigation aids.

06 Oct 2018 8:14 PM

Tomy's non-motorised sailing yacht was damaged in a storm Friday while competing in the Golden Globe Race. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Survived because of sailing skills, says injured commander Tomy

Tomy will possibly be taken to Mauritius when naval vessel INS Satpura reaches him Thursday.

26 Sep 2018 8:41 PM

In this photo provided by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy, left, transfers to an inflatable boat as rescuers collect him from his damaged yacht, Thuriya, in the southern Indian Ocean. (Photo: AP)

Indian crew likely to meet injured naval commander Abhilash Tomy tomorrow

INS Satpura is on way to Ile Amsterdam, where 39-year-old Tomy, reached Tuesday after being rescued by a French vessel.

26 Sep 2018 2:11 PM

Tomy and Irishman Gregor McGuckin were injured in the storm and their boats lost masts Friday while competing in the prestigious race. (Photo: File)

Injured Navyman Tomy has food, is under sedation: Defence spokesman

Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy, 39, had reported a back injury during the Golden Globe Race that had left him bedridden.

25 Sep 2018 8:19 PM

Indian Navy spokesman Capt. DK Sharma said Monday that Tomy was in third place in the race that began in France on July 1 when he lost his mast. (Photo: File/AFP)

Rescued sailor Abhilash Tomy to reach remote Amsterdam island today

Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy, 39, had reported a back injury during the Golden Globe Race that had left him bedridden.

25 Sep 2018 2:34 PM

w Commander Abhilash Tomy, rescued by French fishing vessel Osiris, is conscious and doing okay, said defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian Navy officer Abhilash Tomy rescued

Capt. Sharma said that Osiris proceeded to rescue a second sailor whose boat was also damaged in the storm.

25 Sep 2018 2:40 AM

The Indian Navy commander is in the south Indian Ocean, approximately 1,900 nautical miles from Perth in Australia, and the Australian Rescue Coordination centre at Canberra is coordinating the rescue mission in conjunction with many agencies including the Australian Defence Department and the Indian Navy. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Navy officer part of Golden Globe Race injured in massive storm, rescue ops on

Commander Abhilash was dis-masted in extremely rough weather and sea condition, with wind speeds of 130 kmph and 10 metre high waves.

22 Sep 2018 3:15 PM

Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy is the only Indian to sail around the world non-stop and solo. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian Naval officer all prepped to sail solo for 2018 Golden Globe Race

The race will be flagged off from France on July 1 and will see a total of 18 sailors competing in conditions similar to 1968.

29 Jun 2018 3:50 PM

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