72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Keralam on August 22
The 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race is scheduled for August 22 on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, featuring 71 competing boats. The event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, and a local holiday has been declared for the district.
Why it matters
This is a significant cultural and sporting event in Kerala that draws large crowds and requires administrative coordination.
A total of 71 boats will compete in various categories at the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on Saturday (August 22, 2026).
A total of 22 boats will compete in the Chundan (snake boat) category. The number of boats competing in the other categories include Churulan– 2, Iruttukuthi A– 3, Iruttukuthi B– 16, Iruttukuthi C– 14, Veppu A– 5, Veppu B– 4, Thekkenodi Thara– 1, and Thekkenodi Kettu– 4, according to a release.
The competitions will begin at 11 a.m. The heats for the smaller boats will be held first. Chief Minister V.D Satheesan will inaugurate the event at 2 p.m.
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