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14 2025 | Sports Reap Mail | Volume 4 Number 1The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fallSailing requires a combination of strategic planning, technical expertise, and physical fitness. First, understanding and applying the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) is essential to avoid penalties and gain tactical advantages, particularly during the start and mark rounding. Optimizing your boat setup is equally critical; this includes tuning the rigging, balancing weight for stability, and selecting the right sails for the prevailing wind and sea conditions. Effective navigation and tactical decision-making are also vital. Successful sailors analyse the course, wind patterns, and currents before the race and make strategic decisions during the race, such as staying in the strongest wind pressure and capitalizing on shifts. Finally, strong teamwork, precise boat handling, and maintaining a focus on speed and efficiency throughout the race are key to crossing the finish line first. During the race, maintaining situational awareness is key%u2014this involves reading shifts in wind pressure, identifying favoured tacks, and adapting to changes in the environment or competitor behaviour. Staying in clean air and avoiding the disturbed wind from other boats can make a significant difference in speed. Her amazing achievement that demonstrates her talent, tenacity, and commitment to the sport. Her SRM IST Sailor Ms. Nethra Kumanan -II MBA (Vadapalani Campus) won bronze medal in the French State Sailing Championship.accomplishments at Hyeres, France recently, serve as an encouraging illustration of how pushing oneself beyond one%u2019s comfort zone may produce remarkable outcomes.You don%u2019t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be greatWinning in powerlifting involves a blend of physical strength, proper technique, mental focus, and strategic planning. First, developing a wellstructured training program tailored to your competition goals is essential. This includes building foundational strength through progressive overload, focusing on the three competition lifts%u2014squat, bench press, and deadlift%u2014and incorporating accessory exercises to address weaknesses. Equally important is perfecting your technique for each lift to maximize efficiency and reduce the risk of injury, which requires regular Mr. R.Dinesh, a Powerlifter from SRMIST (I-B. Tech %u2013 AI), won 2 Gold medals at the Sub Junior & Senior 74kg State Equipped Powerlifting Championship. practice with proper form and feedback from coaches or training partners. Nutrition and recovery play a significant role as well. Maintaining an optimal body composition for your weight class, consuming adequate protein and calories to fuel training, and prioritizing sleep and active recovery ensure sustained performance improvements. Finally, competition strategy can make a difference. This involves selecting appropriate opening attempts to build confidence, making smart decisions for subsequent lifts based on your performance and competitors%u2019 standings, and adhering to the rules and commands of the meet. Consistency, discipline, and a commitment to improvement are the keys to excelling in powerlifting.