Asian Games: Satnam-Salman duo bags bronze in double sculls, Balraj finishes fourth in single sculls

September 24, 2026 8:22 AM

Asian Games: Satnam-Salman duo bags bronze in double sculls, Balraj finishes fourth in single sculls

Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men’s double sculls with a time of 6:13.25, while Balraj Panwar narrowly missed out on a medal in the men’s single sculls final, finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls here at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course on Thursday. Satnam and Salman clocked 6:13.25s to finish third behind China’s Xudi Yi and Yide Nie, who won the gold with 6:09.77s, and Uzbekistan’s Pavel Sorin and Mekhrojbek Mamatkulov clinched the silver...

Asian Games, day 5: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush

September 24, 2026 8:31 AM

Asian Games, day 5: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush

Indian athletes will continue their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Day 5 with several medal opportunities lined up across rowing, wushu, athletics, shooting, canoe sprint and other disciplines. Wushu player Roshibina Devi will compete in the women's 60kg Sanda final, while Indian rowers will feature in multiple medal events. Athletics will witness medal action with Asha Ilango and Niharika Vashisht in the women's triple jump final and Seema in the women's 10,000m final. India's top sprinters Anim...

Queensland river gets tick of approval for 2032 Olympic rowing

October 21, 2025 2:45 PM

Queensland river gets tick of approval for 2032 Olympic rowing

Australia's Fitzroy River is a step closer to hosting rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics after passing technical testing, domestic media said on Tuesday. Known for crocodiles and strong tides, the waterway some 600 km (370 miles) north of Brisbane drew a mixed reception when it was proposed as an Olympic venue in March, because of concerns about its currents. However, Queensland state lawmaker Matt Canavan told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation the river had passe...