Port Blair, April 18: A traditional Canoe Race was organised at Car Nicobar by the Nicobar Athletic Association and Tribal Council of Car Nicobar on 17th April 2013. During the inaugural function, the Deputy Commissioner (Nicobar), Shri P Jawahar and the PCC President Kuldeep Rai Sharma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.
In his address, the DC Nicobar appreciated the efforts of the Tribal Council for organizing the race while Shri Sharma congratulated the Nicobar Athletic Association and Tribal Council for organizing the event. Sharma also appreciated the team work of the competitors, which reflected a feeling of brotherhood and wished that this be an annual event.
Among the others dignitaries present on the occasion were Bishop Rt. Rev Christopher Paul, Shri Aberdeen Blair, Chief Captain, Village Captains, officers of the Administration and a large number of villagers.
The final race was held today wherein Dy. Vice Chairman of Tribal Council, Shri A Chephas Jack graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Education Officer, Shri H Danial as Guest of Honour.
In the finals Tamalu Village was declared as the winner while villages Malaca, Kenyuka and Big Lapathy bagged 2nd , 3rd and 4th prizes respectively in category A. In category B, Mus won the first prize while Kenyuka, Tamalu and Small Lapathy villages have bagged 2nd 3rd and 4th Prizes.