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Aroma Chundan wins maiden Nehru Trophy in photo finish
Aroma Chundan, rowed by the Aroma Boat Club of Kollam Paravur, won its maiden Nehru Trophy on Saturday, edging out Nadubhagam Chundan in a dramatic photo finish on Punnamada Lake. The snake boat clocked 4:23.328, just 0.12 seconds ahead of the runner-up's 4:23.448.
The victory triggered emotional celebrations among the Aroma crew, while the defeated Nadubhagam oarsmen broke down in tears. UBC Kainakary FC's Veeyapuram Chundan finished third, and Pallathuruthy Boat Club's Melpadam Chundan took fourth place in the four-boat final.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Nehru Trophy is Kerala's most prestigious snake boat race, held annually on the second Saturday of August on Punnamada Lake. Aroma Chundan's win ends decades of dominance by traditional powerhouses like Nadubhagam and Pallathuruthy. The margin of 0.12 seconds is among the closest in the trophy's 74-year history. For the Aroma Boat Club, formed only 15 years ago, this victory marks a generational shift in the sport's competitive landscape.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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