Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 27: The two day-long annual Downtown Water Sports Championship culminated at Pakhribal Lake, Srinagar, here today.
Downtown Water Sports Championship event, a collaborative effort between the Jammu and Kashmir Water Sports Kayaking and Canoeing Association and the Directorate of Jammu and Kashmir Tourism, Srinagar, successfully showcased the 9th Canoe Sprint Men’s and Women’s Championship, captivating participants and spectators alike with its vibrancy and passion.
The event was hosted by Jammu and Kashmir Water Sports Kayaking and Canoeing Association, this championship brought together accomplished athletes and passionate water sports enthusiasts from across the Valley. The event featured around 50 races across the 50-meter and 100-meter categories, boasting a participation of over 200 individuals hailing from various corners of the Kashmir division.
The prize distribution and valedictory function graced by prominent figures including Advocate Altaf Ganderbali, Advocate Tajamul, Advocate Kamal Wangnoo, Muzaffar Ahmad, Dr Rafiq and Lt Col Neeraj Rajput.
The organizers said this championship serves as a gateway for the victorious to represent Jammu and Kashmir to the Canoe Sprint National Championship, scheduled to be hosted in Uttarakhand later this year.
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