Navy Rowing Team Strikes Gold at U-23 National Championship Under Coach Abhinav Bhatnagar’s Guidance
Pune:The Indian Navy Rowing Team delivered a stellar performance at the Under-23 National Rowing Championship held at the Army Rowing Node, Pune, clinching the Gold Medal in the prestigious Men’s Quadruple Sculls event.
The victorious crew comprising Sinder, Vedansh, Gourav Kumar, and Prabhakar Singh Rajawat showcased exceptional teamwork, technical excellence, and determination to emerge as national champions. Their outstanding performance has strengthened their prospects for selection to the National Coaching Camp, which will prepare India’s contingent for the upcoming U-23 Asian Rowing Championship.
The team’s success has been attributed to the dedicated efforts of Head Coach Abhinav Bhatnagar, whose systematic training methods, technical expertise, and athlete-centered approach have consistently produced high-performing rowers. Over the years, Coach Bhatnagar has established himself as one of the country’s accomplished rowing coaches, guiding numerous athletes to national and international success and contributing significantly to the growth of Indian rowing.
Congratulating the team, officials praised Coach Bhatnagar for his commitment to excellence and his role in nurturing young talent capable of excelling on the national stage. The latest gold medal is another milestone in his coaching career and reflects the Indian Navy’s continued emphasis on developing world-class athletes.
With this impressive achievement, the Navy Rowing Team now looks ahead to the National Coaching Camp and the U-23 Asian Rowing Championship, carrying high hopes of bringing further glory to the nation.

