Organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under the supervision of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the event has energised athletes and coaches alike, with eyes now set on Los Angeles 2028 and upcoming global competitions.
Three rowers represented West Bengal in the KIWSF 2025 of which Shweta, 26, emerged the lone medalist from the two events – men’s double scull and women’s single scull -- that Bengal qualified.
For Rasmita, the medal was more than a victory, it was her resilience that outpaced even the harshest currents of fate.
On Thursday, the teenager delivered a golden moment for the Union Territory, clinching the very first gold medal of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 in the men’s 1000 m Kayaking event with a timing of 4:12:717.
The 28-year-old Army rower, representing Delhi, is set for his maiden appearance at the Khelo India platform.
More than 400 athletes from the 36 states and Union territories will be competing for glory at the iconic Dal Lake, an established world famous tourist spot.
