| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 |
| Dates | August 21-23, 2025 |
| Venue | Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Sports Included | Rowing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, shikara race, dragon boat race |
| Participants | Athletes from 28 States and Union Territories (Open age category) |
| Significance | First consolidated national-level open-age competition in kayaking, canoeing, and rowing under Khelo India banner |
| Key Performers | Madhya Pradesh (10 golds), Odisha (2nd place), Kerala (7 medals, 3 golds) |
| Notable Athletes | Shikha Chauhan, Pallavi Jagtab (MP), Rasmita Sahoo, Bidya Devi Oinam, Shruti Tanaji Chougule (Odisha), Vishal Dangi (Uttarakhand) |
| Training Centers | SAI National Centres of Excellence (Jagatpur, Alappuzha, etc.) trained 47 medal-winning athletes (5 gold, 7 silver, 3 bronze) |
| Government Support | Backed by Khelo Bharat Niti, TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme), TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) for financial/logistical support |
| Future Goals | Prepares athletes for Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and global events; 30+ gold medals available in kayaking/canoeing at Asian Games |
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