Profession |
Sailor |
Physical Stats |
Height (approx.) |
6′ 1″ (185 cm) |
Eye Colour |
Dark Brown |
Hair Colour |
Black |
Cricket |
International Debut |
IODA Asian Championship (2010) |
Club |
Army Yachting Node Mumbai |
Coach/Mentor |
Alexandr Denisuic |
Record (main one) |
In 2017, he was the youngest sailor to win the laser standard national championship held in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh |
Awards |
• 2023– Most Consistent Performer of the Year
![Vishnu Saravanan (centre) with Most Consistent Performer of the Year Award (2023)](https://i0.wp.com/starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vishnu-Saravanan-centre-with-Most-Consistent-Performer-of-the-Year-Award-2023.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1) • 2016– Youth National Champion
Gold Medals
• 2011: Optimist Coastal National Championship in Mumbai • 2012: National Squad Selection and Ranking Regatta • 2014: India International Regatta in Chennai • 2016: YAI – Youth Nationals in Chennai • 2016: India International Regatta in Chennai • 2017: YAI National Championship in Krishnapatnam, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh • 2018: YAI Senior National Championship in Mumbai • 2022: Asian Sailing Championship in Dubai, UAE
![Gold medal at the Asian Sailing Championship (2022)](https://i0.wp.com/starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gold-medal-at-the-Asian-Sailing-Championship-2022.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Silver Medals
• 2012: National Inland Optimist Championship in Pune • 2016: ASAF Youth Regatta in Hong Kong • 2017: ASAF Youth Sailing Cup in Hong Kong • 2021: Mussanah Open Championship in Oman
Bronze Medals
• 2012: LIRP Regatta • 2019: ILCA laser under-21 World Championship in Croatia • 2023: 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China
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Personal Life |
Date of Birth |
24 February 1999 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2024) |
25 Years |
Birthplace |
Kannamangalam, District Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
Zodiac sign |
Pisces |
Nationality |
Indian |
Hometown |
Mumbai |
School |
Army School, Mumbai |
College/University |
University of Mumbai |
Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Business Administration |
Hobbies |
Exercising |
Social Media |
• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn |
Relationships & More |
Marital Status |
Unmarried |
Family |
Parents |
Father– Ramachandran Saravanan (Sailor, Retired Subedar Major at the Indian Army Yachting Node, South Mumbai) Mother– Rajeshwari Saravanan (Homemaker)
![Vishnu Saravanan's parents](https://i0.wp.com/starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vishnu-Saravanans-parents.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1) |
Siblings |
Sister– Ramya Saravanan (Sailor)
![Vishnu Saravanan (extreme right) with his family](https://i0.wp.com/starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vishnu-Saravanan-extreme-right-with-his-family.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1) |
Favourites |
Food |
Pizza, Medu Vada, Banana Bonda |
Car |
Mustang GT |
Sportsperson |
Kobe Bryant |