SRINAGAR, Aug. 23 -- Water Sports Festival (KIWSF), the spotlight fell on local talent as athletes from the SAI Jammu's centre at Nehru Park Srinagar clinched two medals, underlining Jammu and Kashmir's rising stature in national water sports.

The young duo of Sajjad and Muhammad Hussain brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir by winning the silver medal in the 500m C-2 (canoe doubles) event.

Adding to the state's medal tally, Muhammad Hussain further showcased his prowess by bagging a bronze medal in the 1000 metres C1 (canoe singles) event.

Both athletes are trainees of the extension centre of SAI Jammu, which is being successfully run at the state-of-the-art Water Sports Centre at Nehru Park, Srinagar, in collaboration with the J&K Spo...