Synopsis
The 38th National Games witnessed a thrilling rowing competition in Tehri, with hosts Uttarakhand, Services, and Madhya Pradesh claiming the majority of final spots. The event promises exciting matchups across various rowing disciplines, showcasing the talent of rowers from across the nation.Key Takeaways
- Uttarakhand, Services, and Madhya Pradesh dominate rowing finals.
- A total of 210 rowers participated in the competition.
- 12 disciplines will take place in the upcoming National Games.
- Exciting matchups are expected in various rowing categories.
- Haryana and Uttarakhand have the highest number of participants.
Tehri, Feb 3 (NationPress) Rowers from the host state of Uttarakhand, along with Services, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala, secured the qualifying positions in a majority of the races during the 38th National Games held here on Monday. This sets the stage for some exciting matchups in the rowing events of this significant sporting event. The rowers from Services dominated, clinching the highest number of finals after Monday's races, while participants from Haryana and Odisha also progressed in their respective events.
In total, four heats were conducted across most disciplines, distinguishing the elite rowers from the rest.
A combined total of 210 rowers, comprising 114 males and 96 females, representing 20 states, Union Territories, and organizations, have arrived in Uttarakhand for the upcoming 2025 edition of the National Games. Competitions will unfold in 12 different disciplines, with Haryana and Uttarakhand fielding the most competitors in rowing.
In the Single Scull event, Services and Uttarakhand advanced in the men's category, while Madhya Pradesh and Andaman qualified for the women's final.
In the Double Scull category, Services and Uttarakhand reached the finals in the men's section, while Madhya Pradesh and Kerala will vie for victory in the women's segment.
In the Pairs event, Services will go head-to-head with Madhya Pradesh in the men's final, while they will compete against Kerala in the women's division.
Services secured their place in the men's Fours final and will face Uttarakhand, while Odisha will clash with Madhya Pradesh in the women's event.
In the men's Quadruple Scull, Services will be challenged by Haryana in the finals, while the Madhya Pradesh women's team will compete against their Manipur counterparts.
In the men's Lightweight Double Scull, Services are set to battle with Madhya Pradesh in the final, while Madhya Pradesh will meet Haryana, aiming to solidify their dominance in the competition.
