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From some iconic clubs as old as the boat race to new clubs and teams, 19 snake boats will be participating in the race this year.
Earlier, the government had cancelled this year's Champion's Boat League after the Wayanad landslides.
Fans of Pallathuruthy Boat Club celebrated their fourth consecutive victory.
The finals of all categories of boats will be held from 4 pm. The regatta will have a total of 72 boats, including 19 snake boats, vying for the trophies.
Collector Haritha V Kumar said all preparations are in place for Saturday's Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
A meeting will be held at 5 pm today to decide on the final lineup for the league.
The students of SD College, Alappuzha might have come up with a solution to tackle the invasive aquatic weed.
They have also arranged special camps and food too for the rowers.
The various boat clubs have started practice for the mega event at Punnamada.
The Nehru Trophy boat race will be held at Punnamada on August 12.