Balraj Panwar, a 25-year-old Army man, will be the sole representative of India in the rowing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Haryana-born athlete will compete in the men’s single sculls event, which will be held at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium from July 27 to August 3.
Balraj Panwar: A rising star
Balraj Panwar’s journey to the Olympics is a testament to his determination and talent.
Originally a reserve for the Indian rowing squad at the Asian Games 2023, he seized the opportunity to compete in the main event and impressed everyone with his performance, finishing fourth in the final.
Debut for Balraj Panwar at Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Games will mark Balraj Panwar’s debut Olympic appearance. Coached by Beijing 2008 Olympian Bajrang Lal Takhar, the young rower is eager to make a significant impact on the world stage.
India’s rowing legacy at Olympics
While India has participated in rowing at the Olympics since Sydney 2000, the country’s best performance to date came at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where the men’s lightweight double sculls duo of Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh finished 11th.
All eyes will be on Balraj Panwar as he carries the hopes of the nation in the rowing event. His performance in Paris will be crucial in determining India’s future prospects in this sport.
With the Olympics stage set, Panwar is ready to showcase his talent and make India proud.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Indian rowing squad
- Balraj Panwar – Men’s single sculls (M1x)
Balraj Pawar sculls – Rowing Schedule Paris Olympics
