Kerala’s traditional boat race gets a modern twist with Red Bull’s ‘Tug of Oars’
- Red Bull Vallam Vali has given Kerala’s traditional boat racing a new “Tug of Oars” format.
- The event combines Vallam Kali, Kerala’s traditional boat race, with the idea of a tug-of-war on water.
- The 2026 event was held at Gothuruth in Kerala on September 6, featuring 130 oarsmen in one boat.
- The format aims to bring a modern twist to Kerala’s centuries-old boat-racing tradition while keeping its team spirit alive.
Source: aninews.in
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