Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Dragon Boating Gains Traction in Kurnool with Dedicated Training Programs
A sport called dragon boating, which is like a long boat race, is becoming popular in a place called Kurnool.
About 20 kids are learning how to do it with special coaches.
They have to be very fit and strong.
They practice in the morning on the water and in the evening to get stronger.
They can even compete in big races and win medals!
If they do really well, they can get help with school or jobs because of their sports skills.
New boats are coming soon to help them practice even more.
Dragon boating is gaining popularity in Kurnool with around 20 young athletes training.
Training is supervised by the District Sports Authority (DSA) and led by coach B. Chandrasekhar.
Athletes undergo physical conditioning and water training, requiring high stamina and fitness.
Local athletes have achieved success, winning medals at state and national dragon boating championships.
The sport offers opportunities for participation in higher-level competitions and benefits through sports quotas for education and employment.
- Who
- Dragon boating athletes and coaches under the District Sports Authority (DSA)
- What
- Gaining popularity and undergoing training for dragon boating competitions
- When
- Current training sessions held daily; state meet in October; national championships held this year
- Where
- Kurnool, near Nagaravanam City Forest lake, and DSA outdoor stadium
- Why
- To promote the sport, provide opportunities for state, national, and Asian-level participation, and utilize sports quota benefits for education and employment
- Location
- Kurnool, near Nagaravanam City Forest lake
- Training Times
- Mornings 6 AM - 9 AM (water), Evenings 4 PM - 7 PM (physical fitness)
- Coach
- B. Chandrasekhar
- District Sports Authority (DSA)
- Supervising training
- Recent State Meet Medals
- 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Recent National Meet Medal
- 1 Bronze (Sk. Nabi)