Visakha Utsav: Boat Races Thrill Crowds, Winners Announced
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News18•30-01-2026, 19:05
Visakha Utsav: Boat Races Thrill Crowds, Winners Announced
- •Visakha Utsav hosted enthusiastic boat race competitions near Mangamaripeta and Bheemili, flagged off by District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad and Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao.
- •Fishermen from nearby villages showcased their talent in both non-mechanized and mechanized boat races, with 15 boats and three participants per boat in each category.
- •The non-mechanized race covered 2 km from Chippada Uppugalli to Bheemili Zonal Office, while the mechanized race spanned 6 km from Mangamaripeta to Bheemili.
- •Winners in the mechanized category were Seeram Lakshmana (1st), Seeram Ganesh (2nd), and Girikina Rajesh (3rd).
- •In the non-mechanized category, Kasarapu China Paidiraju (1st), Kasarapu Dhanaraj (2nd), and Kasarapu Perraju (3rd) secured top spots, with prizes to be awarded at the RK Beach closing ceremony on the 31st.
Why It Matters: Visakha Utsav's boat races successfully promoted local fishermen, drawing large crowds and announcing winners.
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