Srinagar: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) trainees Sajjad and Muhammad Hussain shined for J&K on the second day of the ongoing Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) -2025 in Srinagar.
The duo of Sajad and Mohammad Hussain who train at SAI Water Sports centre Nehru Park Srinagar clinched two medals for J&K in the event.
Team of Sajad and Muhammad Hussain bagged silver medal for J&K in the 500m C-2 (canoe doubles) event and Muhammad Hussain then bagged bronze medal in the 1000 metres C1 (canoe singles) event.
Both athletes are trainees of SAI Water Sports Centre at Nehru Park, Srinagar that operates in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council (JKSC).
Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul has congratulated the medal-winning athletes, for their stellar performances, and appreciated their determination and discipline.
She said that such achievements reflect the transformative role that the Nehru Park Water Sports Centre is playing in shaping the future of water sports in the region.
The ongoing Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, which will conclude on August 23, has turned the iconic Dal Lake into a grand stage for competition and celebration, featuring athletes from across the country in events like canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and demonstration races.