Puri: The Mahodad Divas and International Beach and Ocean Sports Carnival kicked off at Puri’s Golden Beach on Tuesday, drawing participants from all over the world for the three-day celebration of marine sports and culture.
The event attracted more than 35 delegates from 10 countries, as well as 300 local participants who took part in a variety of life-saving water sports competitions. Teams from India and Sri Lanka are leading the way in events such as the Beach Flag, Run Swim Run, Relay Race and Surf Ski Challenge.
“The festival aims to promote coastal tourism, marine conservation and important life-saving techniques in water sports,” said Siddhartha Ray, chairman of the organizing committee. He announced that American athlete Jonathan Robinson will receive the prestigious Mahodadi Award and the Save Coastal Life organization will receive the Kalinga Sagar Award.
Retired Commodore PD Sharma, President of the National Lifesaving Association, inaugurated the event as the guest of honour. The carnival features traditional sports such as beach kabaddi, bodybuilding and tug-of-war, and also includes an art gallery.
The evening program will include state-level poetry readings and cultural performances featuring Odissi, Mahali, Sambalpuri and tribal dances. A special discussion was also held on “The importance of physical fitness in spiritual life.”
The festival, which is scheduled to end on Thursday, continues to draw spectators and participants.
Puri: The Mahodad Divas and International Beach and Ocean Sports Carnival kicked off at Puri’s Golden Beach on Tuesday, drawing participants from all over the world for the three-day celebration of marine sports and culture.
The event attracted more than 35 delegates from 10 countries, as well as 300 local participants who took part in a variety of life-saving water sports competitions. Teams from India and Sri Lanka are leading the way in events such as the Beach Flag, Run Swim Run, Relay Race and Surfski Challenge.
“The festival aims to promote coastal tourism, marine conservation and important life-saving techniques in water sports,” said Siddhartha Ray, chairman of the organizing committee. He announced that American athlete Jonathan Robinson will receive the prestigious Mahodadi Award and the Save Coastal Life organization will receive the Kalinga Sagar Award.
Retired Navy Admiral PD Sharma, President of the National Lifesaving Association, opened the event as the guest of honor. The carnival features traditional sports such as beach kabaddi, bodybuilding and tug-of-war, and also includes an art gallery.
The evening program will include state-level poetry readings and cultural performances featuring Odissi, Mahali, Sambalpuri and tribal dances. A special discussion was also held on “The importance of physical fitness in spiritual life.”
The festival, which is scheduled to end on Thursday, continues to draw spectators and participants.
The event attracted more than 35 delegates from 10 countries, as well as 300 local participants who took part in a variety of life-saving water sports competitions. Teams from India and Sri Lanka are leading the way in events such as the Beach Flag, Run Swim Run, Relay Race and Surf Ski Challenge.
“The festival aims to promote coastal tourism, marine conservation and important life-saving techniques in water sports,” said Siddhartha Ray, chairman of the organizing committee. He announced that American athlete Jonathan Robinson will receive the prestigious Mahodadi Award and the Save Coastal Life organization will receive the Kalinga Sagar Award.
Retired Commodore PD Sharma, President of the National Lifesaving Association, inaugurated the event as the guest of honour. The carnival features traditional sports such as beach kabaddi, bodybuilding and tug-of-war, and also includes an art gallery.
The evening program will include state-level poetry readings and cultural performances featuring Odissi, Mahali, Sambalpuri and tribal dances. A special discussion was also held on “The importance of physical fitness in spiritual life.”
The festival, which is scheduled to end on Thursday, continues to draw spectators and participants.
Puri: The Mahodad Divas and International Beach and Ocean Sports Carnival kicked off at Puri’s Golden Beach on Tuesday, drawing participants from all over the world for the three-day celebration of marine sports and culture.
The event attracted more than 35 delegates from 10 countries, as well as 300 local participants who took part in a variety of life-saving water sports competitions. Teams from India and Sri Lanka are leading the way in events such as the Beach Flag, Run Swim Run, Relay Race and Surfski Challenge.
“The festival aims to promote coastal tourism, marine conservation and important life-saving techniques in water sports,” said Siddhartha Ray, chairman of the organizing committee. He announced that American athlete Jonathan Robinson will receive the prestigious Mahodadi Award and the Save Coastal Life organization will receive the Kalinga Sagar Award.
Retired Navy Admiral PD Sharma, President of the National Lifesaving Association, opened the event as the guest of honor. The carnival features traditional sports such as beach kabaddi, bodybuilding and tug-of-war, and also includes an art gallery.
The evening program will include state-level poetry readings and cultural performances featuring Odissi, Mahali, Sambalpuri and tribal dances. A special discussion was also held on “The importance of physical fitness in spiritual life.”
The festival, which is scheduled to end on Thursday, continues to draw spectators and participants.
