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Sixth edition of Megha Kayak to begin today!

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SHILLONG, Oct 11: In a bid to establish Meghalaya as one of the largest water sports destinations in the world, the sixth edition of Megha Kayak festival is set to begin on Thursday at the Shillong Whitewater Village in Umtham, Meghalaya.
The festival promises to serve the best combination of the thrill of kayaking and the breathtaking beauty of Meghalaya’s Umtrew River.
The festival also aims to promote female participation in adventure sports and therefore the prize money for both have been kept the same.
The festival offers an exciting array of events under the two formats- Down River Sprint and the Canoe Slalom Cross, across different categories catering to men and women of diverse age groups and expertise.
Athletes competing in the intermediate category should register on October 11, and the general registration desk at Shillong White Water Village will be open from 1 pm on October 12.
It is organized by the Ri Bhoi Water Sports & Tourism Corporation Society Limited and sponsored by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, this year’s festival has also partnered with the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA).

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