Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Dal Lake to Host First-Ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival
The beautiful Dal Lake in Kashmir is getting ready to host a big water sports festival!
Called the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, it's the first time this is happening there.
Over 400 athletes from all over India will compete in rowing, kayaking, and canoeing.
There will also be some fun shows like water skiing.
It's a way to encourage more people to enjoy water sports and bring visitors to the area.
The festival is a big deal, especially for young athletes who dream of representing India!
Dal Lake in Kashmir will host the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival from August 21-23.
Over 400 athletes from 36 states and union territories are expected to participate.
The event includes rowing, kayaking, and canoeing competitions.
Demonstration events like water skiing and a dragon boat race will be featured.
The festival aims to promote water sports and boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- Over 400 athletes from 36 states and union territories.
- What
- The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival.
- When
- August 21-23.
- Where
- Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To promote water sports and boost tourism.
Supporters
Neutral
Benefits of the Festival
Supporters
The event will provide opportunities for sports enthusiasts and promote the Dal Lake as a national asset.
Neutral
The event will provide opportunities for sports enthusiasts and promote the Dal Lake as a national asset.
- Event Name
- Khelo India Water Sports Festival
- Location
- Dal Lake, Srinagar
- Dates
- August 21-23
- Participating Athletes
- Over 400
- States/UTs Represented
- 36
- Sports
- Rowing, Kayaking, Canoeing
- Organizers
- Sports Authority of India, J&K Sports Council
