Smriti Mandhana-led Team India reached the semifinals of the Asian Games after their quarterfinal match against Malaysia was called off due to rain here at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field on Thursday.
Arvind and Arjun Lal clocked at 6.55.78 and displayed their determination by securing the first position in the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls event in Rowing.
India had a great day on Wednesday in the Asian Games where the men's Volleyball team qualified for the quarter-finals while Rowing teams also moved to the next rounds.
The Indian team continued to dominate rowing in the Asian Games as the men's and women's secured a strong finish in their respective events on Wednesday.
The Lightweight Men's Double Sculls duo of Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, showed their grit with a second-place finish in the heats, clocking a time of 6:27.45.
The Indian rowing team comprises 43 members (20 Men and 13 Women) including Asian Games Medallists as part of their Coaching staff, showing how medal-winning former rowers are contributing back to their sport.
The team was announced following the trials held at Army Rowing Node in Pune and Hyderabad between June 21 to July 2. The squad features a total of 33 names.
The Yogi government will soon designate Ramgarh Taal as the key location for holding rowing national camps in the state in light of the outstanding success of the rowing competition held as part of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and with an aim to organise international-level row
Over 250 enthusiastic boys and girls from various schools and clubs in Srinagar showcased their talent and passion, transforming the event into a resounding success.
Jain University, Karnataka, last time's champions, were third with 16 gold, 10 silver and six bronze medals. As many as 131 of the 203 Universities who finally participated, medalled at the Games, where at least 11 new Games records were created over 12 competition days. The Games were held