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'''Farokh Tarapore''' started his sporting career at the age of 11 and actively represented India at International level till the age of 50. |
'''Farokh Tarapore''' started his sporting career at the age of 11 and actively represented India at International level till the age of 50. |
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He joined the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy (NDA)]] and was commissioned as an executive officer in [[Indian Navy]] on 01 Jan 1982. |
He joined the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy (NDA)]] and was commissioned as an executive officer in [[Indian Navy]] on 01 Jan 1982. [[File:Farokh Tarapore EarlyYears.jpg|thumb|296x296px|For winning the last race of the 1976 World Championships]] |
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[[File:Farokh Gold Medal.jpg|thumb|489x489px|Receiving a Gold Medal at the 1982 Asian games]] |
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[[File:Farokh Tarapore EarlyYears.jpg|thumb|364x364px|At the Nascent Age of 15!]] |
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[[File:Farokh Silver Medal.jpg|thumb|260x260px|Silver Medal at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China]] |
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Revision as of 18:15, 29 April 2021
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 3 August 1960 |
| Education | Graduated from National Defence Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Naval Officer, Sports Person, Entrepreneur, Fitness Coach |
| Spouse | Anahita Tarapore |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Sailing |
Farokh Tarapore (born 3 August 1960) is a distinguished Naval Officer and a Double World Champion in the field of yachting.
He has represented India at three Olympics - the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics[1] and many World and Asian Sailing Championships.
He has won five world championship medals, which include two gold and three bronze medals for India, five Asian Games medals (one gold, two silver and two bronze medals) and eight Asian Championship medals (three gold, three silver and two bronze medals) - A feat achieved by none in Asia.
He has also won more than thirty National titles. He is honoured with the prestigious Chhatrapati Shivaji award and the Arjuna Award.
An alumnus of the prestigious NDA Khadakwasla, Lt. Cdr. Farokh Tarapore VSM served in the Indian Navy while pursuing an active career in yachting at the highest level.
He is a fitness enthusiast to the point of perfection and hence was able to represent India for four decades at the International level. He is a life coach to hundreds of people. He often tells people who look at boats from the shore to change their perspective and look at the shore from a boat. He applies the same principle and along with his wife Anahita help scores of people to make a difference to their lives by being healthy and fit.
His philosophy: " You cannot change the wind but you can always adjust your sails"
Career
Farokh Tarapore started his sporting career at the age of 11 and actively represented India at International level till the age of 50.
He joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) and was commissioned as an executive officer in Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1982.
He has many firsts to his credit. Farokh Tarapore was the first Indian to win the
- Bronze medal at Cadet world championships in 1976
- Gold medal at Asian Games in 1982
- Enterprise World Championship in 1991
- 420 World Champion in 2002
- Medals at Asian Games in sailing in three different classes
Apart from the above firsts, he is the only Indian to win the following in sailing
- Two world championships.
- Five world championship medals in three different class of boats.
- Five Asian Games medals in three different class of boats.
- Eight Asian championship medals in five different classes of boats
- Represented India at three Olympics 1984, 1988 and 1992
- Represented India at Eight Asian Games from 1982 till 2010 in four different classes
Awards and Accolades
Farokh Tarapore has won many awards including the prestigious
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Award - highest sporting award in State of Maharashtra
- Arjuna award in sailing awarded by India
World Championships
| Year | Class of Boat | Event | Venue | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Cadet | World Championship | Bombay | Bronze Medal |
| 1991 | Enterprise | World Championship | Bombay | Gold Medal |
| 1995 | Enterprise | World Championship | South Africa | Bronze Medal |
| 1997 | Enterprise | World Championship | Goa | Bronze Medal |
| 2002 | 420 | World Championship | Portugal | Gold Medal |
Asian Games
| Year | Class of Boats | Event | Venue | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Fireball | IX Asian Games | Bombay | Gold Medal |
| 1986 | 470 | X Asian Games | South Korea | Silver Medal |
| 1990 | 470 | XI Asian Games | China | Bronze Medal |
| 1994 | 470 | XII Asian Games | Japan | Bronze Medal |
| 2010 | Match Racing | XVI Asian Games | China | Silver Medal |
Asian Championships
| Year | Class of Boat | Event | Venue | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Cadet | Asian Regatta | Bombay | Gold Medal |
| 1981 | Enterprise | 1st Asian Regatta | Bombay | Bronze Medal |
| 1983 | 470 | 2nd Asian Regatta | Japan | Silver Medal |
| 1985 | 470 | 3rd Asian Regatta | South Korea | Bronze Medal |
| 1989 | 470 | 5th Asian Regatta | China | Silver Medal |
| 1991 | 470 | 6th Asian Regatta | Hong Kong | Gold Medal |
| 1995 | Match Racing | 8th Asian Sailing Championship | Hong Kong | Gold Medal |
| 2004 | 420 | Asian Championship | Mumbai | Gold Medal |
International Regattas
| Year | Class of Boat | Event | Venue | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 470 | Pre-World | Italy | Second |
| 1987 | 470 | International Meet | Spain | Third |
| 1987 | 470 | International Meet | Italy | Second |
| 1990 | 470 | International Danish Open | Denmark | First |
| 1991 | Match Racing | IYRU Nations Cup | Greece | Third |
| 1993 | 470 | Gulf Regatta | Qatar | Third |
| 1993 | Match Racing | IYRU Nations Cup | Greece | Fourth |
| 1994 | 470 | Eurolymp Regatta | U. K. | First |
| 1994 | 470 | Pfingstbusch Regatta | Germany | Third |
| 1996 | Match Racing | Essen Euro Cup | Germany | Runners Up |
| 2005 | Kiel Week | 420 | Germany | Winner |
| 2009 | Match Racing | Mumbai International Match Race | Mumbai | Third |
| 2009 | Match Racing | Mumbai International Match Race | Mumbai | Second |
| 2009 | Match Racing | Bahrain Match Race | Bahrain | Third |
| 2010 | Match Racing | Match Racing Championships | UK | First |
Business Career
Farokh has been instrumental in inspiring corporate teams in areas of enhanced performance, building strong work ethics & resilience. Some of the organizations that have benefitted from his application of his winning ideas are Godrej & Boyce, Infosys Ltd and Naval officers associations.
He also mentors business leaders to build sustainable enterprises in line with current trends and focus areas.
Fitness Coach
Two of the key drivers that enabled a span of 50 years in competitive sailing were a focus on fitness and health. Farokh leverages that experience and knowledge to mentor many to lead a healthier life style through a focus on holistic health. Revered as a Go To resource, Farokh rarely likes being called an expert.
In his own words - "The way you do anything is the way you do everything and I have just tried to do everything the way it should be done - correctly!"
References
- ^ "Farokh Tarapore". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
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