SRINAGAR, Aug. 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir's quest to emerge as a sporting destination will get a major boost when the Dal Lake hosts the maiden Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) in six disciplines from August 21-23.
More than 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories will participate in three medal events - rowing, kayaking and canoeing - as the sports ministry plans to further promote sports activities in the valley, following Gulmarg's success in hosting five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games.
For decades, Dal Lake has remained the hub of Kashmir tourism, and with the hosting of the inaugural KIWSF, it will also become a hot spot for competitive sporting activity.
The KIWSF, being jointly hosted by the Sports Author...