Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Dal Lake to Host Water Sports Festival in August 2025
The Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is coming to Dal Lake in Srinagar!
More than 400 athletes from across India will compete in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking.
They'll be aiming for the 24 gold medals on offer.
The event includes Olympic sports and also features demonstration races.
Olympian Arjun Lal Jat will be competing.
This festival aims to promote sports and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, giving national-level athletes a chance to excel.
The event is open to athletes from 36 states and Union Territories.
Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 to be held at Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Over 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories will compete.
Arjun Lal Jat, a Tokyo Olympian, will participate.
24 gold medals will be awarded in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking.
The event is part of the Khelo India initiative to promote sports and tourism.
- Who
- Over 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories.
- What
- The Khelo India Water Sports Festival.
- When
- August 2025, for three days.
- Where
- Dal Lake, Srinagar.
- Why
- To promote sports and boost tourism.
Athletes' Perspective
Local Perspective
Benefits
Athletes' Perspective
Offers national-level competition opportunities and a chance to excel.
Local Perspective
Promotes sports and tourism in the region.
- Event Name
- Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025
- Location
- Dal Lake, Srinagar
- Sports
- Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking
- Athletes
- 400+
- States/UTs
- 36
- Medals
- 24 Gold
- Opening Ceremony
- Thursday Evening
- International Participants
- Yes
Sources
KIWSF 2025: J&K athletes aim for national glory at Dal Lake
Around 500 athletes from 25 states: For the first time ever, Kashmir Valley’s Dal Lake is all set to host Khelo India Water sports festival
Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top National & International Athletes To Vie For 24 Gold Medals
Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top national, international athletes to vie for 24 gold medals
