Rotary Club of Kilpauk honour for Dr.Rohini Rau
Rohini Rau, India’s first competitive woman sailor and a multi talented youngster was presented the ‘’Vocational Excellence Award’’ at a glittering function held recently .
A Medical Doctor ,a TED fellow and India’s top woman sailor who made history when she won her first and India’s first International Gold Medal in Asian Sailing championships back in 2004 .
Dr.Rohini has participated in 8 World Championships and numerous International events. Winning 6 International Medals and 32 National Medals including 8 consecutive National Titles in the Laser Radial Class.
She was also the 1st Indian to win an International Bronze Medal in an Olympic class event , the Izola Spring Cup ,held in Slovenia in 2009.
She is a Panel member of the Bridges of Sports Foundation.
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