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'''India''''s history in '''rowing''' dates back to the British era. The first club, the [[Calcutta Rowing Club]] was founded in 1858. The [[Rowing Federation of India]] administers the sport in the country. India's first ever [[Asian Games]] gold medal was won by [[Bajrang Lal Takhar]] in 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-11-19/news/27569975_1_pratima-puhana-south-asian-games-silver-medals |title=Asian Games: India wins first ever rowing gold |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2010-11-19 |accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref> but the country has never won an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] medal in the sport. Three Indian rowers have qualified for the [[2012 London Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/three-indian-rowers-book-london-olympics-berths/20120429.htm |title=Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths |publisher=Rediff.com |date=2012-04-29 |accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref> | '''India''''s history in '''rowing''' dates back to the British era. The first club, the [[Calcutta Rowing Club]] was founded in 1858. The [[Rowing Federation of India]] administers the sport in the country. India's first ever [[Asian Games]] gold medal was won by [[Bajrang Lal Takhar]] in 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-11-19/news/27569975_1_pratima-puhana-south-asian-games-silver-medals |title=Asian Games: India wins first ever rowing gold |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2010-11-19 |accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref> but the country has never won an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] medal in the sport. Three Indian rowers have qualified for the [[2012 London Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/three-indian-rowers-book-london-olympics-berths/20120429.htm |title=Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths |publisher=Rediff.com |date=2012-04-29 |accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref> | ||
==Total medals won by Rowers in Major tournaments== | |||
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! Competition | |||
! Gold | |||
! Silver | |||
! Bronze | |||
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|[[Rowing at the Asian Games|Asian Games]] | |||
|2 | |||
|5 | |||
|16 | |||
|23 | |||
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| Total || '''2''' || '''5''' || '''16''' || '''23''' | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 4 August 2021
| Rowing in India | |
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| Country | India |
| Governing body | Rowing Federation of India |
| National team(s) | India |
| First played | 1858 |
International competitions | |
India's history in rowing dates back to the British era. The first club, the Calcutta Rowing Club was founded in 1858. The Rowing Federation of India administers the sport in the country. India's first ever Asian Games gold medal was won by Bajrang Lal Takhar in 2010[1] but the country has never won an Olympic medal in the sport. Three Indian rowers have qualified for the 2012 London Olympics.[2]
Total medals won by Rowers in Major tournaments[edit]
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 2 | 5 | 16 | 23 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 16 | 23 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Asian Games: India wins first ever rowing gold". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ↑ "Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths". Rediff.com. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
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