Srinagar, Nov 21: The Jammu & Kashmir Dragon Boat Team was today flagged off from Srinagar by Er. Aamir Ali, Senior Vice President of the J&K Dragon Boat Association and former Director, Disaster Management, as they depart to participate in the 12th National Dragon Boat Championship scheduled from 24–27 November 2025 in Nanded, Maharashtra.
The championship is being organised by Dragon Boat India and the Traditional Sports Federation, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Dragon Boat and Traditional Water Sports Association.
Adding to its significance, this year’s edition includes Para Dragon Boat events, highlighting a strengthened focus on inclusivity and creating competitive opportunities for athletes with disabilities at the national level.
The event will also host the Selection Trials for the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026, set to take place in Sanya, Hainan, China, offering Indian athletes a crucial pathway to securing international representation.
The participation of the J&K team has been made possible with support from Khyber Cements Ltd and J&K Police.
The team is accompanied by Farooq Ahmad Bhat, Team Coach and National Selector for the trials, and includes both boys and girls representing Jammu & Kashmir | Kashmir Pen
