Mumbaiites under water, this time for fun

Participants in scuba diving gear team up during Mumbai’s first-ever underwater festival. Games on offer include underwater hockey and a diver’s obstacle course. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

Updated on: May 08, 2017 3:47 PM IST

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Participants in scuba diving gear team up during Mumbai’s first-ever underwater festival. Games on offer include underwater hockey and a diver’s obstacle course. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The two-day event, organised by Finkick Adventures, is being held at the swimming pool of the Prabodhankar Thackeray Sports Ground in Vile Parle, and began on Saturday. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The event was open to all, with registrations open on mumbaiuwf.com. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The events included Octopush or underwater hockey, slacklining or tricklining, skateboarding or spikeball, all underwater. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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A festival that celebrates the underwater world and the spirit of adventure, this festival had something for everyone, even for specially abled people. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The organisers also showcased their work with persons with disability, including blind, single amputee, paraplegic and quadriplegic individuals too. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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There was an introductory session in scuba diving for beginners in a 10-feet deep pool. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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It was a dive of joy for Mumbaiites. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The festival also had a fun and challenging underwater obstacle course in a 17-feet deep pool. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)