Melpadom Chundan finished first in the Champions Boat League in Kochi, Kerala

The sixth leg of Champions Boat League organized by Kerala Tourism at Marine Drive in Kochi on Saturday. | Photo credit: RK Nithin

Melpadom Chundan, rowed by members of the Pallathuruthy Boat Club, won the fifth race of the sixth season of the Champions Boat League (CBL) organized by Kerala Tourism.

Veeyapuram Chundan, rowed by UBC Kainakary FC, came second and Nadubhagam Chundan, rowed by members of PBC Punnamada NCFC Boat Club, finished third.

Higher Education Minister Roji M. John launched the CBL race.

Published – 11 October 2026 07:00 IST