Sri Lanka overall third at Asian Indoor Rowing 2024
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Hayaa Hassen (right) won one each of gold, silver and bronze while Ashenka Sumanapala won a gold and a silver
Sri Lanka was placed overall third at the Asian Rowing Indoor Championships 2024, which was held in Straits Quay, Penang, Malaysia recently. The Sri Lankan rowing team left a lasting impression, claiming a total of 25 medals – 10 gold, eight silver and seven bronze – to finish third behind Thailand and hosts Malaysia, who claimed a total of 37 and 42 medals respectively.
The Sri Lankan team achieved an important first in this competition by placing third overall, demonstrating their commitment to and proficiency in the sport of rowing. Overview of performance during the championships, the Sri Lankan squad won an astounding 10 gold medals, eight silver medals, and seven bronze medals. This accomplishment showcases the individuals’ unique skills while also highlighting the team’s collaborative efforts and tactical training regimen. With 25 medals in total, the Sri Lankan rowing team has won the most medals ever.
Behind Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Iran, South Korea, Hong Kong and Kuwait were placed after
each other after two days of hectic competition.
Maliq Hassen (left) won three medals, a gold, a silver and a bronze while Kehan Sooriyaarachchi won a gold and a silver