New Zealand, Chile kayakers bag top honours on second day of Malabar River Festival
In the men's category, Ryan O'Conner from New Zealand secured the second prize, while Joseph Todd of the USA took third place. In the women's category, Daria Kuziahcheva from Russia and Rata Lowell-Smith from New Zealand finished second and third, respectively.
The festival will conclude at Pulloorampara on Sunday (July 27) with the Down River Race / Super Finals, through which the Rapid Rani and Rapid Raja titles will be awarded. The top 16 rank holders in the men's category and the top eight rank holders in the women's category from Saturday's Professional Extreme Slalom competitions will compete in the final race.
Minister for Tourism P.A. Mohamed Riyas will inaugurate the valedictory function. Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Thiruvambady MLA Linto Joseph, district panchayat president Sheeja Shashi, District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh, and presidents of various upland grama panchayats are expected to attend the event.
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