December 31, 2025: Chennai, Tamil Nadu: India’s longest-running international youth sailing event, the India International Regatta (IIR), returns to Chennai for its 11th edition from January 4 to 10, 2026, in a renewed format as the SDAT India International Youth Sailing Championship. Dr.Atulya Misra, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt of TamilNadu; J. Meganath Reddy, IAS, Member Secretary- Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and R. Ashok Thakkar, Vice President- TNSA & YAI, Chairman Organizing Committee IIR 2026 today addressed the Journalists at a press meet that the event further reinforces Chennai’s standing as India’s premier sailing destination and adds another milestone to the Government of Tamil Nadu’s growing sporting legacy. 3rd from left: R. Ashok Thakkar, Vice President- TNSA & YAI, Chairman Organizing Committee IIR2026; Dr.Atulya Misra, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt of TamilNadu; J. Meganath Reddy, IAS, Member Secretary- Sport...