India's first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 kicks off at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, bringing together 400+ athletes from across 36 states and UTs. With 24 Olympic-category gold medals up for grabs in rowing, kayaking, and canoeing, this Open-age national championship sets a new benchmark in Indian aquatic sports.

Khelo India water sports festival 2025: India’s top athletes to compete at Dal Lake

<p>Britain's biggest rollercoaster 'broke down' this week following which the petrified adventure-lovers walked down the steep slope.&nbsp;The rollercoaster, called 'The Big One', is located at Pleasure Beach ground of Blackpool, about 450 km northwest of London.</p>

<h2><strong>The Big Rollercoaster halt: When did it happen?</strong></h2>

<p>The Big One at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach ground to a halt on Tuesday (April 11) at around 2.50 pm. The halt was attributed by the authorities to bad weather conditions. The ride was then closed for the rest of the day, reportedly due to high winds.</p>

<p>A photo taken by a person present at the spot&nbsp;shows a queue of people making their way down the narrow steps which run alongside the track.</p>

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<p>A spokesperson for Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: "At 2.50pm on Tuesday 11th April, Blackpool Pleasure Beach stopped the Big One train on the ride’s lift hill due to sudden changes in weather conditions. Guests on the ride were reassured and escorted from the ride by Blackpool Pleasure Beach staff. Due to high gusts of wind the Big One rollercoaster closed for the remainder of the day."</p>

<h2><strong>About 'The Big One' Rollercoaster</strong></h2>

<p>The Big One, formerly known as the Pepsi Max Big One, is 235ft high and first opened to the public nearly three decades ago&nbsp;in 1994. In May last year, the ride&nbsp;broke down for around 20 minutes. Drone footage released then showed staff climbing the steps of the lift hill to reassure passengers.</p>

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<p>The ride was then able to restart and came back down to the station.</p>

<p>At the time of its launch in 1994, the ride was the tallest and steepest in the world, with a drop angle of 65 degrees. The Big One kept the record until&nbsp;when Fujiyama opened in Japan.</p>

<p>The Big One cost £12 million to build and was sponsored by Pepsi until 2011, Daily Mirror reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Britain's biggest rollercoaster 'broke down' this week following which the petrified adventure-lovers walked down the steep slope. The rollercoaster, called 'The Big One', is located at Pleasure Beach ground of Blackpool, about 450 km northwest of London.

Britain's biggest rollercoaster 'broke down' this week following which the petrified adventure-lovers walked down the steep slope. The rollercoaster, called 'The Big One', is located at Pleasure Beach ground of Blackpool, about 450 km northwest of London. The Big Rollercoaster halt: When did it happen? The Big One at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach ground to a halt on Tuesday (April 11) at around 2.50 pm. The halt was attributed by the authorities to bad weather conditions. The ride was then closed for the rest of the day, reportedly due to high winds. A photo taken by a person present at the spot shows a queue of people making their way down the narrow steps which run alongside the track. ALSO READ | Teen collides with a seagull on a roller coaster ride A spokesperson for Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: "At 2.50pm on Tuesday 11th April, Blackpool Pleasure Beach stopped the Big One train on the ride’s lift hill due to sudden changes in weather conditions. Guests on the ride were reassured and escorted from the ride by Blackpool Pleasure Beach staff. Due to high gusts of wind the Big One rollercoaster closed for the remainder of the day." About 'The Big One' Rollercoaster The Big One, formerly known as the Pepsi Max Big One, is 235ft high and first opened to the public nearly three decades ago in 1994. In May last year, the ride broke down for around 20 minutes. Drone footage released then showed staff climbing the steps of the lift hill to reassure passengers. ALSO WATCH | India: Rotating drop tower ride comes crashing down at a fair in Mohali, accident leaves 50 hurt × The ride was then able to restart and came back down to the station. At the time of its launch in 1994, the ride was the tallest and steepest in the world, with a drop angle of 65 degrees. The Big One kept the record until when Fujiyama opened in Japan. The Big One cost £12 million to build and was sponsored by Pepsi until 2011, Daily Mirror reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Britain's biggest rollercoaster 'breaks down', riders walk down steep slope

Extreme weather conditions caused by climate change are increasingly challenging the adventure tourism sector. The impact of climate change is forcing constant monitoring and reviewing of risk assessment systems.

WION Climate Tracker | Extreme weather poses huge issue for adventure sports

<p>Kashmir witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday, as rain and sleet dropped the minimum temperature across the valley</p>

<p>Several hill stations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg, tourist resorts in the north and south of the valley respectively, received the maximum snowfall.</p>

<p>Gulmarg district received around 5 to 7 feet of snow whiles Pahalgam recorded around 2 feet of snow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The snowfall brought cheers to the skiers and athletes who have descended into the valley in record numbers.</p>

<p>From skiing to snowboarding to riding snow scooters, heavy crowds were witnessed among prominent resorts.</p>

<p>''I have been coming to Kashmir valley for the last five years. People here are respectful and humble. It's a real paradise on earth. I will come again. I came this year to take part in the sports activities. I have done snowboarding, rode snow scooters, sledge etc. Now I will come in the summers to see the greenery of this place. '' said Karuna, a tourist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kashmir Valley has traditionally attracted stories from all over the world for its picturesque destinations.</p>

<p>Hence, in order to gain more footfall, the government has been offering many discounts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''This is the&nbsp;real paradise. The experience has been wonderful. The staff was very helpful, the hotels are nice, and the guides are also good. It snowed the whole night, and the view was mesmerising. I will remember this for the rest of my life. I was telling my daughter to come here too.,' said another tourist Vijay Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The weather officials have predicted that the weather will improve from tomorrow. They have also warned about the possibility of avalanches in the higher reaches. People have been advised to stay alert in higher reaches.</p>

<p>The tourist arrival has been record-breaking this winter in the Valley. The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department has started many sports adventure activities as well as added new locations for tourists to visit.&nbsp;</p>


Kashmir witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday, as rain and sleet dropped the minimum temperature across the valley Several hill stations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg, tourist resorts in the north and south of the valley respectively, received the maximum snowfall.

Kashmir witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday, as rain and sleet dropped the minimum temperature across the valley Several hill stations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg, tourist resorts in the north and south of the valley respectively, received the maximum snowfall. Gulmarg district received around 5 to 7 feet of snow whiles Pahalgam recorded around 2 feet of snow. The snowfall brought cheers to the skiers and athletes who have descended into the valley in record numbers. From skiing to snowboarding to riding snow scooters, heavy crowds were witnessed among prominent resorts. ''I have been coming to Kashmir valley for the last five years. People here are respectful and humble. It's a real paradise on earth. I will come again. I came this year to take part in the sports activities. I have done snowboarding, rode snow scooters, sledge etc. Now I will come in the summers to see the greenery of this place. '' said Karuna, a tourist. Kashmir Valley has traditionally attracted stories from all over the world for its picturesque destinations. Hence, in order to gain more footfall, the government has been offering many discounts. ''This is the real paradise. The experience has been wonderful. The staff was very helpful, the hotels are nice, and the guides are also good. It snowed the whole night, and the view was mesmerising. I will remember this for the rest of my life. I was telling my daughter to come here too.,' said another tourist Vijay Sharma. The weather officials have predicted that the weather will improve from tomorrow. They have also warned about the possibility of avalanches in the higher reaches. People have been advised to stay alert in higher reaches. The tourist arrival has been record-breaking this winter in the Valley. The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department has started many sports adventure activities as well as added new locations for tourists to visit.

Fresh spell of snowfall greets tourists in Kashmir Valley

On a sunny summer afternoon, a dozen friends have gathered atop a cliff about 60 meters (196 ft) above the ocean near Currarong, a town in Australia's eastern New South Wales state for Rope free-flying or rope jumping.

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Swiss acrobat Freddy Nock walked blindfolded and rode a bike at an altitude of 3000m as part of a performance done by artists on Tuesday (June 23), to highlight struggles amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Swiss artists break records, suspended above mountains to highlight COVID-19 struggles

Inspired by the late Pope John Paull II, an avid skier, Polish priests hit the slopes on Saturday (February 15) for a friendly competition in Wisla, Poland.

Hallelujah! Polish priests hit the slopes to win prize

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