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Khelo India Water Sports Festival concludes at Dal Lake, Srinagar
- Event Duration: 3 days
- Venue: Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Organisers: Sports Authority of India (SAI) & J&K Sports Council
- Significance: Celebration of J&K’s culture, ecology, and promotion of water sports in India.
Key Highlights:
- Team Championship: Madhya Pradesh topped the medal tally with 18 medals (10 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze).
- Madhya Pradesh won all four kayaking & canoeing golds and added six more golds on the final day.
- Other Performing States:
- Odisha and Kerala benefited from SAI training centres in Jagatpur & Alappuzha.
- 21 Khelo India Athletes (rowing) won 2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze across 10 rowing events.
- The festival showcased India’s focus on developing water sports talent and regional cultural promotion.
Updated - August 23, 2025 9:00 PM | News On Air