Srinagar, Aug. 22 -- The Khelo India Water Sports festival -2025 commenced on Thursday with over 400 athletes from across the country competing in six water sports.

For the next three days, the tranquil waters of Dal Lake are going to be loud amid bouts of amusement as the festival is being organised for the first time in the Himalayan valley.

Apart from the athletes, over 400 officials from 28 states and eight Union territories have also converged.

"Dal lake is hosting its first ever Khelo India WaterSports festival in which athletes are competing in sports like kayaking, canoeing and rowing. Some of the athletes demonstrate in sports like Shikara race, Dragon boat and water skiing," said Anissa Nabi, chief sports officer of J&K Sport...