Correct Answer : Meghalaya
Rising Sun Water Fest 2022 culminated with a grand Closing Ceremony at Umiam Lake, Meghalaya. The Rising Sun Water Fest 2022 was a three-day watersport and it was held from 3th to 5th November 2022.
* Rising Sun Water Fest 2022 was the first of its kind in the North East and aimed at encouraging the sports-loving youth of North East to take up water sports like Rowing and Sailing. It also aimed at promoting tourism in the North East.
* Rising Sun Water Fest 2022 was an initiative by the Indian Army’s Eastern Command with the governments of Assam and Meghalaya.
* The three-day event was witnessed by a large number of viewers, locals as well visitors from other cities and states.
* A total of 22 clubs from across the country took part in the event.
* The Rowing Trophy was won by the DGAR team, securing one gold and one silver medal.
* The Sailing Trophy was won by the Yachting Club of Hyderabad securing three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.
* Hon’ble CM of Assam "Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma" was the Chief guest for the closing ceremony, along with Lieutenant General "RP Kalita", General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Air Marshal SP Dharkar, AOC-in-C, Eastern, Air Command and many dignitaries graced the occasion.
* The closing ceremony included a cultural performance by Assamese star Ms. Rupali Kashyap who mesmerized the audience.
* The
Hon’ble CM of Assam felicitated the participants and Clubs for their outstanding performances..
Source : AIR
