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Vallam kali (vaḷḷaṃ kaḷi, literally: boat game), also known as snake boat race, is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing , and uses paddled war canoes . It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in spring.
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The race is about 1,000 miles down the Yukon River, making it the world's longest canoe race. [1] The route is remote, sparsely populated, and has long stretches without access. Past Dawson City , around 450 miles into the race, competitors are beyond helicopter range and rescues are estimated to take 24-72 hours.
The race is the main event of the 17 day carnival. While this event draws quite the crowd the Saint Lawrence River is the only place in the world where this grueling sport is practiced.
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Australian Curtis McGrath celebrates his win in the men's VL3 va'a event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Paracanoe is canoeing for athletes with a range of physical disabilities. . The Paralympic version of the sport is governed by the International Canoe Federation (ICF), [1] and a va'a-specific variant is governed by the International Va'a Federation (IV
A naga, protector of Vientiane.. The canoe race has existed for thousands of years. Daily life is greatly organized around the Mekong River and its numerous tributaries. . Indeed, it was both a major means of transport and communication, but also a food source thanks to the
The Irish Canoe Union, known as Canoeing Ireland since 2012, [3] is the governing body for paddlesports (canoeing and kayaking) in the Republic of Ireland. [4] It has been affiliated with the Olympic Federation of Ireland since 1964. [ 5 ]