Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh delivered a remarkable performance, clocking a commendable time of 6 minutes and 28.18 seconds.
Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, representing India, secured a silver medal in the highly competitive Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls rowing event at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Sunday (September 24). The duo showcased their exceptional rowing skills, earning India’s first medal in the sport at these games. The pair, both Tokyo Olympics veterans, delivered a remarkable performance, clocking a commendable time of 6 minutes and 28.18 seconds. The achievement was all the more commendable since it happens to be India’s first-ever medal in the men’s lightweight double sculls event.
However, they faced stiff competition from the formidable Chinese team, who clinched the gold with an impressive timing of 6 minutes and 23.16 seconds. The battle for bronze was equally intense, with Uzbekistan’s rowers securing third place with a time of 6 minutes and 33.42 seconds.
