Alleppey (Kerala), Oct. 10 -- Hosts National Centre of Excellence Alleppey emerged overall champions in the 10th all-India inter-Sports Authority of India kayaking and canoeing championships held here. The four-day event ended on Thursday.
After rowing, kayaking and canoeing is gaining in popularity and this all-India SAI event saw upcoming water sports enthusiasts hoping to represent India at major Asian and global competitions. Athletes from eight centre participated in the all-India meet.
The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival, held at Srinagar's Dal Lake from August 21-23, has given water sports a fresh impetus. Ever since the Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted some of the prominent KIWSF winners in the August episode ...