In photos | Kashmiri Women's Boat Race

A women’s boat race was held for the second time on Srinagar’s Dal Lake on Saturday, with around 149 boats participating. Organised by the district administration, the Water Sports Association and the Department of Lakes and Waterways, the event aimed to promote women’s empowerment and preserve Kashmir’s cultural heritage. Women from local communities showcased their rowing skills, encouraging greater participation in sports. The race also highlighted Dal Lake’s longstanding role in the region’s livelihoods and traditions.

Kashmiri women row their boat during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

Kashmiri women row their boats during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

Kashmiri women row their boats during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

Kashmiri women row their boats during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

Kashmiri women row their boats during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

Kashmiri women row their boats during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

Kashmiri women row their boats during a traditional boat race on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin