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Khelo India Water Sports Festival Mascot, Logo unveiled in Srinagar

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First-ever Water Games under Khelo India umbrella to be held at Srinagar’s Dal Lake from August 21 – 23

Rakesh Thapliyal

Srinagar:The Himalayan Kingfisher was unveiled in Srinagar today as the mascot for the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival, which is set to make a splash at the city’s iconic Dal Lake from August 21 to 23, 2025.

The water sports festival is part of the expanding Khelo India calendar. The first-ever Khelo India Beach Games were held in Diu in May this year. The KIWSF will be hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

This will be the second Khelo India event for Jammu and Kashmir, after Gulmarg hosted the snow events of the Khelo India Winter Games in March. The KIWSF will feature rowing, canoeing and kayaking as medal events. The demonstration events will be water skiing, shikara race and dragon boat race. More than 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories are expected in Srinagar for the event.

The Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Satish Sharma, and the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, released the mascot and the logo today. The official kits of the Games were also revealed on the occasion.

The Himalayan Kingfisher, the colourful mascot of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, embodies the spirit of adventure, nature, and competition in the Games. With its bold orange and blue, it represents energy, tranquillity, and the beauty of Kashmir. More than a symbol, it is the festival’s ambassador, promoting eco-friendly sports, tourism, and youth engagement nationwide.

The Khelo India Water Sports Festival logo captures the essence of Kashmir, featuring a Shikara gliding on Dal Lake, framed by snow-capped mountains and pine trees. Its calm reflections mirror the beauty of Kashmir, while the Khelo India colours unite tradition, nature, and the energy of sport.

“Gulmarg has already become the winter games capital of the country, and now Dal Lake will become the water sports hub of India,” said Mr Sadiq. “This is a proud moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.

 

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