Yesterday was the day of Ganga Kayak Festival. It was a full day of competition and 35 participants competed in the three different runs. Most participants were local and so were the organisers. Aquaterra came with their strongest kayakers...
On our way to the venue this morning.
The welcome ceremony. Rana (from Aquaterra) was chied guest, which he was very very proud of - and of course appreciated by giving a good well prepared speach.
Some of the participants before starting. As a teaser, I can say that the coming over-all winner is in this picture.
The little twist to the story is that I's been asked to commentate during the day. This meant that some people, absolutely voluntarily had given me a microphone, turned it on and let me speak whatever I felt like. For hours.
The view from a slightly hung-overed commentator spot on a wonderfully big rock.
The festival took place by one of the biggest rapids on Ganga, so once in a while a raft came by, which made the commentator get the audience cheer for a flip. And it actually happened... Once...
Preparation of the price ceremony.
The happy winners and the just as happy organizers. It was a great great success.
And finally the winner of it all, Sanjay, with his 2 trophies. He came first, second and seventh in the 3 competitions and hence also won the overall competition. Kahna Singh and Sohan from Aquaterra also ended on the podium Big hurrays and congratulations from the only slightly impartial commentator. But hey, it's my samdi, we're talking about.
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