Balraj Panwar

Australian coach Antony Patterson is strategically shifting balraj panwar to the quadruple scull to maximise India's medal prospects at the Asian Games. This tactical move aims to secure more golds, acknowledging the altered rowing program and the need for competitive combinations against international rivals.

Indian rower balraj panwar concluded his Paris Olympic campaign in 23rd place in the men's single sculls event, finishing fifth in the Final D round with his best timing of 7:02.37. Panwar advanced to the quarterfinals after securing second in his repechage round but finished fifth in his quarterfinal heat race on Tuesday.

balraj panwar has set himself a modest target at the Paris Olympics - a semifinal finish in men's single scull.

balraj panwar displayed his growing prowess in the single scull by outclassing the field and taking the gold in the National rowing championships at the College of Military Engineering course on Thursday.

balraj panwar aims for a semifinal finish in men's single sculls at the Paris Olympics, a milestone never achieved by an Indian rower before.

balraj panwar, a native of Haryana, secured his spot in the upcoming Paris Olympics by clinching a bronze medal at the Asian and Oceanian Rowing Olympic Qualification Regatta held in Chungju, South Korea, last month. The event where he earned the Olympic quota was the men's single sculls (M1x). In preparation for the Games, Panwar will be part of the initial group of athletes arriving in Paris. Panwar is also taking part in a weekly session led by a sports psychologist to help with his mental readiness.

India's balraj panwar advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's single sculls rowing competition at the Paris Olympics after finishing second in Repechage 2. He clocked 7 minutes 12.41 seconds. Panwar consistently held the second spot throughout the race, securing his advancement. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Tuesday.

India's balraj panwar secured the nation's first quota for the Paris Olympics by finishing third in the men's single scull event at the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Chungju, South Korea. Panwar's impressive performance of 7:01:27 over the 2000m course earned him a spot in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, marking a significant achievement for Indian rowing on the global stage.

balraj panwar secured his Paris Games spot by winning the single scull bronze at the Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualification rowing competition in Chungju, South Korea. Para rowers Anita and Narayana Konganapalle secured the mixed double scull gold, while Arvind Singh and Ujjwal Kumar missed the flight to France.

Olympian balraj panwar secured his first continental medal, a gold in the single scull, at the Asian Rowing Championships in Vietnam. The Indian contingent concluded their campaign with a total of 10 medals, including three gold, five silver, and two bronze, marking a successful outing.

Panwar expressed contentment with his performance at the Paris Olympics, despite finishing in 23rd place. He believes that the experience gained from this event will prove valuable for his future endeavors.

balraj panwar and Bajrang Lal Takhar along with assistant coach Gurdarshan Singh and sparring partner Salman Khan underwent a two-week camp in Gravelines — about three and a half hour’s drive from Paris. The Army rower is scheduled to race in the first of six heats consisting of six boats on Saturday. The top-3 from each heats will advance to the quarterfinals and the rest to repechage. The lightweight double scull duo of Arvind Singh and Arjun Lal Jat had given Indian rowing its best ever finish at the Olympics with their 12th place finish in Tokyo.

Bajrang Lal Takhar is returning to the Olympics after a gap of 16 years, this time as a coach. The Arjuna awardee and Padma Shri is in Paris to guide balraj panwar, the country’s lone rower at the Games, in single scull.

To wear the India jersey but not to play for the tri-colour might be a weird situation to be in. Nevertheless, Salman Khan is happy to play his part. The 25-year-old from Nuh in Mehwat district of Haryana is accompanying balraj panwar, the lone Indian rower to qualify for the Paris Olympics, as sparring partner at the training camp in Gravelines, France. The Army rower will return to India on Saturday, missing out on being at the quadrennial showpiece, yet is thrilled for the chance to help his teammate.

India’s top rowers, including balraj panwar, Karamjit Singh, and Kulwinder Singh, have been nominated for the TOISA 2024 awards. Recognized for their notable achievements in both national and international competitions throughout 2024, these athletes exemplify dedication and excellence in rowing.

India's rowing campaign at the Asian Games received a boost as balraj panwar advanced to the final A in the men's singles sculls category. The Indian Men's Lightweight Double Sculls duo of Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh also secured a place in the final A. Additionally, India secured another final A spot in the Double Skulls category with the duo of Satnam Singh and Parminder Singh. India has a history of success in rowing at the Asian Games, with a total of 23 medals.

Indian rowers have secured berths in three more finals at the Asian Games, bringing their total to eight in Hangzhou on Thursday.

“Look, this has always been our strategy, to keep the position and push towards the finish,” national coach Ismail Baig told TOI on Monday.

Indian shooters were eliminated in the 10m air rifle mixed team qualifications stage of the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Ramita and Arjun Babuta finished sixth with a total score of 628.7, while Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh ended at 12th place with an aggregate score of 626.3. The duo of Ramita and Arhun Babuta came close and was placed fifth with three shots remaining but fell 1.0 point short of the medal round cut-off.

Indian rowers secured two bronze medals on the final day of the Asian Games. Despite their strong performance, the Indian rowing squad was unable to clinch a gold medal. China topped the medal tally with 11 gold medals, followed by Uzbekistan in second place. The Indian men's fours and men's quadruple sculls teams secured bronze medals, while Indian rower balraj panwar narrowly missed securing a podium finish. The Indian women's eight team finished last in their event.

The Indian rowing team, consisting of Ashish Kumar, Bheem Singh, Jaswinder Singh, and Punit Kumar, won the bronze medal in the men's four rowing final at the Asian Games. Their impressive performance, coupled with their tenacity and effort, contributed to India's growing medal tally. The Chinese team won the gold medal at 6 minutes and 10.04 seconds, while Uzbekistan won the silver medal at 6 minutes and 4.96 seconds.

India on Monday named a 33-member rowing contingent, including four substitutes, for this year's Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. The team was selected following trials conducted at Army Rowing Node, Pune and Hyderabad from June 27 to July 2. While 20 men rowers were selected for the continental showpiece, the women's team will comprise 13 rowers, the Rowing Federation of India (RFI) said in a statement.

Indian men impressed on the opening day of rowing races at the Hangzhou Asian Games with the men's fours team topping the heats to move into the final on Wednesday.

Salman Khan and Nitin Deol triumph in Asia Cup double scull. balraj panwar excels in single scull. Rajlaxmi Singh Deo targets full entry next time. Shakhboz Kholnurzaev leads, Thailand's Wattananusith secures Olympic quota. Arvind, Ujjwal eye Paris.

It was a pleasant homecoming of sorts for Dattu Bhokanal as he won the men’s singles scull gold in the National Sprint rowing championships at the Army Rowing Node on Saturday. The 32-year-old Bhokanal, an Olympian and Asian Games gold medallist in quadruple scull, pipped Services rower Salman Khan by three-tenth of a second, crossing the finish line in 1 minute 29.5 seconds compared to the latter’s 1:29.8, to claim the title.

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker secured her second Olympic medal alongside Sarabjot Singh by winning the bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. The Indian men’s hockey team will face Ireland, and various Indian athletes, including archers and boxers, will be competing in their respective events. Key events for Day 4 have been scheduled.

The Indian delegation participating in the Athletes' Parade at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday will consist of 78 athletes and officials representing 12 sports. PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal have been chosen to lead the contingent. According to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), all the athletes who made themselves available for the ceremony will be part of the Parade.