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🔆 Dal Lake Hosts First-Ever Khelo India Water Games
đź“Ť Why in Focus?
Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake hosted the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival, aimed at boosting India’s Olympic prospects in water sports like rowing, kayaking, and canoeing.
đź“Ť Key Highlights:
âś… 409 athletes from 36 States & UTs participated, including 202 female athletes.
âś… Events covered 14 kayaking & canoeing and 10 rowing events, all of which are Olympic disciplines.
âś… Madhya Pradesh sent the largest contingent (44), followed by Haryana (37), Odisha (34), and Kerala (33).
✅ The festival marks India’s first consolidated open-age category championship for water sports.
✅ Dal Lake’s water conditions were said to resemble European settings, ideal for nurturing Olympic talent.
✅ Bilquis Mir, India’s first jury member at Olympics 2025, highlighted its international potential.
đź“Ť Relevance to Governance & Sports:
✅ Strengthens Khelo India’s aim of building a sports culture.
âś… Leverages regional ecosystems like J&K to identify grassroots talent.
âś… Supports gender inclusion in sports.
âś… Prelims Question:
Which iconic lake hosted the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival in 2025?
A. Chilika Lake
B. Vembanad Lake
C. Dal Lake
D. Sardar Sarovar
Ans: C
âś… Mains Question:
Discuss the significance of regional sporting initiatives like the Khelo India Water Sports Festival in boosting India’s Olympic performance and promoting inclusive sports development.
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