Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- The KIWSF is being jointly hosted by the Sports Authority of India and the J&K Sports Council.

The games will also bolster commercial benefits for stakeholders associated within the ecosystem. Particularly, the houseboat owners are really looking forward to the Games.

"This is not just an event-it is the beginning of a new era for water sports in our country," said Bilquis Mir, a well-known name in the world of canoeing and kayaking and an Olympic judge.

"When I started paddling here as a 10-year-old in the 1990s, I dreamt of one day representing India. That dream came true when I became the first woman from India to participate in a World Cup," she added.

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