Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (UNI) The five-day long adventure sports got kick started in the picturesque backwaters of Kappil-Paravur at Varkala, near here.
Air Marshal Y R Rane AVSM, VM, ADC, AOC-in-C, Southern Air Command flagged off the events.
During the five days, the event would have aqua parasailing, kayaking and water skiing, a release said.
Air Marshal Rane emphasised that any sport in general and adventure sports in particular was a challenge for every individual, be it physical endurance or mental toughness.
He said to foster camaraderie and sportsmanship, the Indian Air Force conducted regular adventure activities for its personnel and their families all over the country.
UNI PN CS AS1544