Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Satheesan Stops Convoy to Aid Accident Victim, Opens Boat Race
V. D. Satheesan saw a young man who had been in an accident on Container Road.
He stopped his vehicle and helped the man.
Later, he opened a boat race in Gothuruthu.
The race was part of a celebration connected with the Holy Cross feast.
Satheesan also remembered journalist Jijo John Puthezhath, who loved the event.
Sports Minister O. J. Jeneesh praised shooter Vidarsha K. Vinod for winning a silver medal.
The government said Asian Games medal winners will receive money and government jobs.
It will also help athletes with travel expenses.
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan stopped his vehicle after seeing an injured young man on Ernakulam’s Container Road.
Satheesan later inaugurated the 89th Gothuruthu Boat Race at Kadalvathuruth.
The race was organized by the Gothuruthu Sports and Arts Club during the Holy Cross feast.
Sports Minister O. J. Jeneesh congratulated Vidarsha K. Vinod for winning silver in the Asian Games women’s 10-metre air rifle team event.
The government announced rewards of Rs 50 lakh for gold, Rs 30 lakh for silver and Rs 20 lakh for bronze medalists.
- Who
- Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, a young accident victim, Sports Minister O. J. Jeneesh, shooter Vidarsha K. Vinod and Malayali athletes.
- What
- Satheesan helped an accident victim and inaugurated the 89th Gothuruthu Boat Race; sports rewards and athlete assistance were also announced.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Container Road in Ernakulam and the Gothuruthu Boat Race venue at Kadalvathuruth.
- Why
- Satheesan stopped after noticing the accident; the boat race was held in connection with the Holy Cross feast.
- Boat race
- The 89th Gothuruthu Boat Race was inaugurated by V. D. Satheesan.
- Organizer
- Gothuruthu Sports and Arts Club.
- Sports achievement
- Vidarsha K. Vinod won silver in the women’s 10-metre air rifle team event.
- Gold medal reward
- Rs 50 lakh.
- Silver medal reward
- Rs 30 lakh.
- Bronze medal reward
- Rs 20 lakh.
- Athlete assistance
- The Sports Department planned a Rs 1 lakh travel advance for each of 29 Malayali athletes competing in the Asian Games.