Aroma Chundan lifts Nehru Trophy Boat Race trophy on debut
The Aroma Chundan boat team won the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race in a narrow victory over Nadubhagam Chundan. This win marks a successful debut season for the Aroma Boat Club.
Why it matters
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a significant cultural and sporting event in Kerala, reflecting regional heritage and community engagement.
Aroma Chundan, rowed by the Aroma Boat Club, made a dream debut on the Punnamada waters, powering to victory in the 72nd edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race on Saturday. In a heart-stopping finish, its oarsmen edged past seasoned rivals Nadubhagam Chundan by just 12 milliseconds to claim the coveted trophy.
Aroma clocked 4:23.328 minutes, narrowly beating Nadubhagam rowed by the PBC Punnamada-NCFC Boat Club, which finished in 4:23.448. Veeyapuram Chundan, rowed by UBC Kainakary FC, finished third, clocking 4:23.770, while Melppadam Chundan by Pallathuruthy Boat Club took the fourth spot in 4:24.05. Aroma raced on Track 3, while Nadubhagam was on Track 4.
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