The very first Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 drew to a close in grandeur at world-renowned Kashmir's Dal Lake, where Madhya Pradesh emerged the unchallenged champion with an overpowering medal tally of 18 medals (10 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze). The three day event between August 21-23 was a showpiece of India's bodybuilding prowess in water sports in rowing, kayaking, and canoeing competitions.