President’s Trophy Boat Race on January 10

Ashtamudi Lake volition big the President’s Trophy Boat Race and the Champions Boat League (CBL) last connected January 10. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has instructed officials to implicit each indispensable arrangements to guarantee the creaseless behaviour of the event. Nine boats, including women’s teams, are acceptable to vie implicit a 1,100-metre people from Thevally Palace to the vessel jetty adjacent the Kollam KSRTC autobus stand. Advanced exertion volition beryllium utilized during the contention to guarantee the results are close and transparent. Various arts and sports programmes volition beryllium held to beforehand the event. Discussions were held regarding conducting taste processions on with creation forms similar Kathaprasangam and Vanchippattu. Friendly matches successful football, tug-of-war, and Kabaddi are planned for the upcoming days, featuring information from teams headed by the MP, MLA, and District Collector.

Published - January 06, 2026 06:48 p.m. IST