The opening ceremony of 49th CISM World Military Sailing Championship 2016 was held here on Friday. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Teams from nine nations including Bahrain, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar and Russia with Palestine as an observer are participating in this prestigious sailing championship. Championship will be held from 28 October to 1 November 16, wherein J-80 class boats will be used in match racing format.
While speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini said that holding of this event in Pakistan is a great honour for the country and praised the concerted efforts of the Organizing Committee. He also acknowledged and thanked the presence of President CISM for gracing the event. Earlier, official CISM representative (OCR), Colonel Vethoven gave his welcome address and apprised the audience about the importance of the event. He hoped that the championship would be conducted in a befitting manner, in which all events will be contested in true spirit.-PR