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Aroma Boat Club's Nehru Trophy win will be celebrated on Achamthuruthy island, thanks to three local rowers who were part of the victorious team and trained for the race.
Nine top finishers in this year’s Nehru Trophy Boat Race have booked their berths in the sixth season of the Champions Boat League (CBL), setting the stage for yet another high-octane battle on the backwaters of Kerala. The top nine finishers in the Nehru Trophy are eligible to compete in the CBL.
Onmanorama brings you the latest Alappuzha boat race 2026 updates, including the date, time, venue, teams, tickets, live results, winner, and all the key details of the snake boat race in Kerala.
Those arriving by boat to watch the race should reach the venue before 10 am. Those in the galleries or standing along the banks will face arrest if they throw plastic bottles or other objects into the canals or water bodies.
Rahul Gandhi and other dignitaries will attend the Nehru Trophy Boat Race on August 22.
Seventy-one boats are registered for this year's Nehru Trophy Boat Race. The number of snake boats has risen to twenty-two, with women's categories seeing increased participation.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race tickets can be bought at Kerala government offices, aiming for ₹1 crore revenue. The 72nd race is August 22, with sales starting late July.
Churulan Vallam 'Veerabhadran,' a new boat crafted by renowned builder Sabu Narayanan, is set to debut in Cheruvathoor, aiming for the Jalaraja title.
The clubs and the boat samitis are delighted that this year’s CBL starts on September 19.
According to old-timers, Thekkanody boats were once used in rituals and processions.
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