Nethra Kumanan becomes first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics
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Nethra Kumanan on Wednesday became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after she was assured of a top-place finish in the laser radial event of the Asian Qualifiers in Oman. The 23-year-old Kumanan has a 21-point advantage over her nearest rival, who also happens to be an Indian, Ramya Saravanan, in the Laser Radial Class event with one race to go on Thursday.