Sports Minister Inaugurates Rowing Centre in Srinagar

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Inaugurates Rowing Centre in Srinagar (Credits IANS)

Union sports minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Khelo India Centre of Excellence in Rowing in Srinagar on Saturday. The training centre, situated in Dal Lake, that comes under the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council was upgraded with modern facilities and equipment including 16 new boats — four each in single sculls and double sculls. Also Read - FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Tournament Director Roma Khanna Resign

Four coxless four boats too have been purchased for the centre that has 50 regular athletes under the scheme. “The region has huge potential. The training centre will give a chance to youngsters of the region to excel through water sports,” said the sports minister. Also Read - US Navy Conducts 'Freedom of Navigation' Ops Near Lakshadweep Without Prior Indian Consent

“The new set of equipment will give a further boost to water sports activities in the region,” said a national level coach from Kashmir valley. Earlier this year, the sports ministry had organised Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg in the Kashmir valley. Also Read - COVID-19 Travel Guidelines For Kashmir: Coronavirus Test Mandatory For Those Travelling by Road