SINGAPORE: Singapore added a fifth gold medal to its tally at the Asian Youth Games on Sunday.

The latest gold came from sailing, courtesy of 15-year-old Sports School student, Darren Choy.

Getting off to a good start from race one, Choy maintained his lead for 9 races in the Boys' Byte CII Class event. And he topped race 10 on Sunday, giving him the title, with a race to spare.

Choy has collected 10 points after 10 races, making him beyond the reach of his second-placed opponent from Thailand.

Meanwhile, Singapore's Najwa Jumali, competing in the Girls' Byte CII Class, secured a silver, with race 11 to compete on Monday.

Home ground advantage was a factor in the Singapore sailors' good performances.

Choy said: "Basically, it's just consistency and knowing the course well, which I have known for five years. The main thing for me is boat technique. All you need for this regatta is boat speed. (You) don't really need to think so much, the race is very straight forward."

- CNA/ir