The 54th Nehru Trophy Boat Race won by Paipadan Chundan of Kumarakom Boat Club.

Paippadan Chundan Captained by Raju Vadakkedathu, took the lead from the half way mark onwards and surged ahead. The team, which has rich legacy in the tournment’s history, bagged the Nehru trophy and prize money of Rs.3.75 Lakhs.

For the first time in the history of the boat race, ten women rowed a boat in the category of Thekkanodi and created history by winning the cahmpionship in their category. Julie Amer, who led the foreign contingent, said they will also contest for the next year .