Pak Naval Academy wins 4th PN international nautical competition 2023

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) on Friday won the fourth PN International Nautical Competition (INC) 2023 during the concluding ceremony held at the PNS Rahbar Manora, Karachi.

Karachi Commander Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem was the chief guest as he gave away prizes to the winners. Expressing satisfaction over the immaculate conduct of the event, he congratulated the winning teams and medal winners.

He further urged the participants to yearn for even higher standards of professional excellence.

Earlier, Pakistan Naval Academy’s Commandant Commodore Muhammad Khalid gave an overview of the championship. The event was contested in the facets of sailing, swimming, lifesaving skills and seamanship. The Pakistan Naval Academy clinched the trophy with two gold medals, while the team from Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Khomeni Naval University was declared runner-up.

The competition witnessed participation from Azerbaijan, China, Indonesia, Italy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Oman, Turkiye and host team of Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA).

The International Nautical Competition aims to promote water sports in Pakistan and encourages competition among the navies of friendly countries in the field of sports. The ceremony was also attended by senior naval officers, Foreign Service attachés and civilian dignitaries.