The 38th Junior National Rowing Championships was inaugurated at Jagatpur in Cuttack on Wednesday by Governor Dr SC Jamir in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Orissa Association of Rowing and Sculling President Binod Dash and other dignitaries.
Pradhan said, “It is a matter of pride that the Odisha girls have been in the forefront in rowing competitions.
It is matter happy that rowing has been a popular sport amongst the general public.”
“Odisha has got 500 km long coastline and rich maritime history and can carve a niche in water sports not only in the country but in whole world. Steps will take all possible steps to ensure that rowing as a sport and to promote tourism and allied activities,” he added.
The championship will conclude on November 18. The event is hosted by the Orissa Association of Rowing and Sculling on behalf of the Rowing Federation of India.