Indian sailors Manu Francis and Prince Noble have won the silver medal in the men's skiff event. It is India's first sailing medal at these Games.

The pair finished with 23 net points after nine races. China took gold with 16 points. Hong Kong won bronze.

Francis and Noble won Race 3 and finished second in three other races. Their worst result was discarded under sailing's scoring rules.

It is India's first Asian Games silver in the men's skiff. The country's last sailing gold came in New Delhi in 1982.

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the pair on X. She praised their skill, teamwork and determination.

The two are cousins and childhood friends from Kerala. They trained at the National Sailing School in Bhopal and serve in the Indian Army.

The pair compete in the 49er class of sailing. They won bronze at the Asian Sailing Championships before these Games. Both sailors serve in the Indian Army. Their journey began at school in Kerala. The silver is a proud moment for Indian sailing.