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**Veeyapuram Chundan Wins Thazhathangadi Boat Race in Kottayam**

**KOTTAYAM, India – September 27, 2025** – The Kainakary Village Boat Club’s Veeyapuram Chundan triumphed at the Thazhathangadi Boat Race in Kottayam today, securing victory in the Champions Boat League (CBL) leg. Nine snakeboats competed fiercely on the water, with Melppadam Chundan of the Pallathuruthy Boat Club claiming second place, and Nadubhagam Chundan of the Punnamada Boat Club finishing third.

The event also featured races in smaller boat categories. Thiruvaarppu Boat Club’s Nepoleon won the Veppu A-Grade category, while P.G. Karippuzha of the Kondackal Boat Club took the Veppu B-Grade title. In the Iruttukuthi races, Moonnu Thaikkal of the Pulinkunnu Town Boat Club and Thaniyan of the Great of Korumkotta KBC emerged victorious in the A and B grades respectively. Velangadan of the Kumarankari BBC won the Churulan category.

The Thazhathangadi Boat Race was inaugurated by Minister for Cooperation and Ports V.N. Vasavan, who emphasized the event’s role in fostering unity. The event was attended by other local dignitaries including MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, MP K. Francis George, District Collector Chetan Kumar Meena, and MLA Chandy Oommen.

The Thazhathangadi Boat Race is a popular event in Kottayam, drawing crowds and celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and tradition of boat racing.

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