The three-day eighth edition of the Ganga Kayak Festival concluded in Devprayag on Wednesday. On the final day, Man Bahadur Chandel from Nepal and Elizabeth Heath from England were declared the overall champions in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.
Among the Indian kayakers, Ashu Rawat was presented the best peddler award. Jill of Australia won the first place in women’s water cross while Rishi Rana was the best peddler in mass water cross. Priyanka Rana and Vikas Rawat were presented the best debut award in the women’s and men’s categories respectively.
The conclusion of the event was held in the presence of the Devprayag municipality chairman Krishnakant Kothiyal. The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and The Adventure Sports Society had jointly organised the Ganga Kayak Festival.
A total of 66 participants from various nations including Russia, Australia, Nepal and others along with the host nation competed in different events.The Adventure Sports Society head Bhim Singh thanked the tourism department while also appreciating the skills and enthusiasm of all the participants. Stating that the society organises this event every year with the support of the tourism department, he said that attempt will be made to organise this event on a larger scale next year.