Tehri Water Sports Cup-2023 comes to an end with a grand closing ceremony

The famous four-day Tehri Water Sports Cup-2023, sponsored by THDC India Limited in Tehri Lake, came to an end here on September 17, 2023, with a beautiful closing ceremony.

Satpal Maharaj, a cabinet minister for Uttarakhand, was the chief guest for the event, and other distinguished dignitaries included J Behera, director (Finance) of THDCIL, L P Joshi, head of the project (Tehri Complex), Prashant Kushwaha, president of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, and Dr. D K Singh, secretary general of the Uttarakhand Olympic Association.

Speaking at the event, Satpal Maharaj noted that the THDC has consistently been a leader in all fields of energy exploitation. He said that the business has continually aided in the development of the country and actively contributed to the general socio-economic improvement of the citizenry.

The minister sent his congratulations to all the winners and sportsmen and stressed the importance of encouraging future athletes to participate in these sports in order to develop a thriving athletic culture in India.

J Behera sent his sincere congratulations to each and every participant and winner. He emphasized the fact that the Open National Canoeing Sprint Senior (Men & Women) Championship and Qualifier for the 37th National Games-2023, which was held from September 14 to 17, 2023, was successfully organized by the THDC India Limited in partnership with the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, Uttarakhand Olympic Association, and ITBP as a technical partner.

Behera said that eight teams have qualified for participation in the National Games set for Goa in October 2023 thanks to the THDCIL’s effective organization of this thrilling national-level distinguished sports event with a total of 450 participants from 22 states.

R K Vishnoi, chairman and managing director of THDCIL, addressed the audience and stressed that THDCIL’s position as a major national power producer is committed to societal development.

According to him, such athletic events have the power to inspire young people to compete in national sporting competitions, instilling a sense of pride and nationalism and lifting the flag of their country high on international stages.

Vishnoi said that the THDC has consistently promoted adventure sports like kayaking and canoeing among Uttarakhand’s young.

L P Joshi expressed his gratitude to the THDCIL management for their general direction and assistance in holding the water sports tournament.