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    Sports minister Dr Mandaviya declares open Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025
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    Sports Minister Dr Mandaviya Declares Open Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025

    By IANS News August 21, 2025 • 21:22 PM View: 248
    Khelo India Water Sports Festival: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, declared open the Khelo India Water Sports Festival through a video message here on Thursday. The inaugural edition of the KIWSF got off to a sparkling start with a local shikarawalla, Mohsin Ali, winning the first gold medal of the Games.

    The three-day event, ending on August 23, will see more than 500 athletes from 28 states and Union Territories taking part in five events. While rowing, canoeing, and kayaking will have 24 medals up for grabs, shikara sprints, Dragon boat race, and water skiing will be the demonstration events.

    The opening ceremony of the KIWSF was graced by the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse. The Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha, was the chief guest while the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was the guest of honour. J&K’s sports minister Satish Sharma was also present.

    TAGS Mansukh Mandaviya Khelo India Water Sports Festival SAI Media Union Minister Youth Affairs Mohsin Ali Union Territories Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Satish Sharma
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