Kerala will be the venue for the selection trials of Paris Olympics 2024 for the first time as part of the Malabar River Festival and the ninth International Whitewater Kayaking Championship to be held at Kodenchery in Kozhikode district from August 4 to 6.
Thiruvambady MLA Linto Joseph, who is the festival patron, told reporters here on Saturday that kayakers from all States were taking part in the slalom event in the festival and hence it was ideal for the selection trials.
Unlike its previous edition that was rather lacklustre with low participation of professionals due to the pandemic, the ninth edition has kayakers from 10 countries taking part, besides around 200 kayakers from India.
