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]
| Rowing in India | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Governing body | Rowing Federation of India |
| National team(s) | India |
| First played | 1858 |
International competitions | |
Total medals won by Indian Rowers in Major tournaments edit
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 2 | 7 | 19 | 28 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 19 | 28 |
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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