Asian Games: Babu Lal Yadav, Lekh Ram Win Bronze In Rowing Men’s Pair
Asian Games: Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram delivered a superb performance, finishing the race with a timing of 6 minutes and 50.41 seconds.
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Indian rowers Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram have secured a bronze medal in the men's pair event at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. This remarkable achievement marks India's third medal on this thrilling Sunday of sporting action. The dynamic Indian duo delivered a superb performance, finishing the race with a timing of 6 minutes and 50.41 seconds.
While the competition was fierce, it was Hong Kong China that clinched the gold medal with a remarkable timing of 6 minutes and 44.20 seconds. Uzbekistan, displaying great prowess, secured the silver medal with a timing of 6 minutes and 48.11 seconds.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) also congratulated the bronze medal winning duo. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the apex national Sports Body of India wrote: "Babulal Yadav and Lekh Ram have clinched the Bronze 🥉 in the Men's Coxless Pair #Rowing event at #AsianGames2022, clocking a stellar time of 6:50:41⏲️. Their determination and grit have propelled them to the podium, making India proud."
Here is their tweet:
3️⃣rd Medal of the Day! 🚣♂️🇮🇳!
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 24, 2023
Babulal Yadav and Lekh Ram have clinched the Bronze 🥉 in the Men's Coxless Pair #Rowing event at #AsianGames2022, clocking a stellar time of 6:50:41⏲️. Their determination and grit have propelled them to the podium, making India proud🫡… pic.twitter.com/PBOikiMx9K
Soon after the bronze bagged by Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram, the Indian rowers added their third medal of the day as they secured a second place with a timing of 05:43.01 in the Men's Eight final event in the Asiad. Other than these medals, Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh bagged had bagged a silver medal after narrowly trailing from the eventual gold medal winners China in the men's rowing lightweight double sculls. Their achievement was special as it was the country's first-ever silver medal in this event.
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