Thazhathangadi gears up for 125th boat race
The 125th edition of the Thazhathangadi boat race is scheduled to take place on the Meenachil river in Kottayam, Kerala. The event will feature nine snakeboats competing in the seventh leg of the Champions Boat League.
Why it matters
This event highlights the preservation of traditional cultural sports in India and serves as a significant regional tourism driver.
Thazhathangadi gears up for 125th boat race left Thazhathangadi boat race under way in Kottayam in this file photo. VISHNU PRATHAP The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/719g1/article71611713.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80687_27_9_2025_20_23_51_2_PB1.JPG VISHNU PRATHAP Kottayam, Kerala, 27/09/2025. Veeyspuram Chunan, rowed by the Kainakari Bat club finishes first in the Thazhathangadi Boat Race , Kottayam on Saturday.photo by vishnu prathap As many as nine snakeboats that competed in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race will vie for honours in the seventh leg of the Champions Boat League. KOTTAYAM The 125th edition of the Thazhathangadi boat race will be held on the Meenachil river in Kottayam on Saturday (October 24). As many as nine snakeboats that competed in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) will vie for honours in the seventh leg of the Champions Boat League (CBL). The regatta is organised by the Kottayam West Club in association with the Department of Tourism, Kottayam municipality and Thiruvarppu grama panchayat.
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