• The Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025, hosted at the scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar from August 21–23, concluded on a high note, marking a milestone in India’s sporting journey.
• As the country’s first consolidated national-level, open-age competition in kayaking, canoeing, and rowing, the festival went beyond medal counts, emerging as a catalyst for India’s aspirations in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and other global events.
• The three-day championship brought together top athletes, budding talents, and sporting institutions from across the country, providing a competitive yet collaborative platform to showcase India’s growing prowess in water sports.
• The event is expected to strengthen grassroots participation, encourage talent scouting, and prepare India’s best for international excellence.