Lucknow,

21 May (HS): Gorakhpur's reputation as a national rowing powerhouse will be

strengthened further on Thursday, when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attends

the concluding ceremony of the 46th Junior National Rowing Championship at

Ramgarh Tal.

During

the ceremony, the CM will observe two final rowing events before congratulating

victors and addressing attendees. The competition follows the successful

staging of the Sub-Junior National Rowing competition at Ramgarh Tal in October

2024, where CM also met with athletes.

The

quick renovation of the Ramgarh Tal lakefront and the construction of a

world-class Water Sports Complex for Rs 49 crore have substantially improved

the region's rowing facilities. The site has also hosted a training camp for

India's women's rowing squad, which is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games.

According

to Sudhir Sharma, vice-president of the Rowing Federation of India, teams from

20 states, including host Uttar Pradesh, will compete in the competition. The

five-day tournament includes around 273 athletes and officials. Ramgarh Tal has

recently held rowing events such as the Khelo India University Games 2023, the

Sub-Junior National Championship in 2024, the Asmita National Women's Rowing

League earlier this month, and the Junior National Championship.

In

a post on X, UP CM remarked, “Today, I will participate in the closing ceremony

and award distribution of the 46th Junior National Rowing

Championship (Under-19) at the sacred land of penance of the great yogi Guru

Shri Gorakhnath Ji, Gorakhpur. This national competition has infused new energy

into the enthusiasm, discipline, dedication, and sporting talent of the young

athletes who have come from across the country. I am fully confident that this

blessed land of Gorakhpur will become a new source of inspiration for the

dreams, resolves, and successes of young athletes.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi