Tehri: The 25th All India Police Water Sports Cluster Competition has begun at Tehri Lake. Due to inclement weather, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the event virtually.
The competition is being held from April 8th to 12th under the auspices of the ITBP, with 19 teams from 13 states across the country participating. Approximately 435 athletes are participating, including 299 men and 139 women.
First-ever event at Tehri Lake
This is the first time a competition of this caliber is being held at Tehri Lake. ITBP ADG Headquarters Sanjay Gunjyal stated that several international-level athletes, who have represented the country, are also participating.
Athletes will showcase their strength in 52 events
A total of 52 events, including kayaking, canoeing, and rowing, will be held at the Koti Colony Sports Academy. Players from both men and women’s categories will showcase their talent.
Teams from various states across the country, as well as from central police forces, are participating.
A Step Towards Becoming an International Hub
Tehri MLA Kishore Upadhyay said that such events are giving Tehri global recognition. He attributed this to the visionary thinking of Narendra Modi and the state government.
He said that this competition not only provides a platform for athletes but also represents an important step towards making Uttarakhand an international water sports hub.