Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Mohsin Ali: Dal Kayaker to Grace Republic Day Parade
Mohsin Ali is an 18-year-old boy from Srinagar who loves kayaking.
He used to row shikaras in Dal Lake but now he is a famous kayaker.
He won a gold medal in a big competition called Khelo India Water Sports Festival.
He will be on the Republic Day parade to show everyone his talent.
He wants to win an Olympic medal for India one day.
His coach, Bilquis Mir, is very proud of him and hopes to see him achieve his dreams.
Mohsin Ali, an 18-year-old from Srinagar, won gold in the 1000m men’s singles kayaking race at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2023.
He will be part of Jammu and Kashmir's tableau on Kartavya Path for Republic Day 2024.
Mohsin started kayaking at a young age and has won 17 medals in his career.
He had a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' after his victory.
His coach, Bilquis Mir, is a former kayaker and national coach who hopes to see Mohsin achieve his Olympic dreams.
- Who
- Mohsin Ali, an 18-year-old kayaker and shikarawalla from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Mohsin Ali will be part of Jammu and Kashmir's tableau on Kartavya Path for Republic Day 2024
- When
- January 26, 2024
- Where
- Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Why
- To represent Jammu and Kashmir's sporting talent and cultural diversity
- Name
- Mohsin Ali
- Age
- 18
- Hometown
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Occupation
- Kayaker and Shikarawalla
- Notable Achievement
- Gold medal in 1000m men’s singles kayaking race at Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2023
- Coach
- Bilquis Mir
- Upcoming Event
- Jammu and Kashmir's tableau on Kartavya Path for Republic Day 2024
- Total Medals Won
- 17