Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau
Exciting competitions were witnessed on the second day of the kayaking and canoeing events at the 38th National Games being held in Uttarakhand. Players showcased their talent, particularly in the 500-meter categories. The Services team dominated with a flurry of gold medals, while athletes from Uttarakhand and Odisha also put up commendable performances.
In the Women’s Canoeing (C-2, 500m) event, the Services duo delivered a stellar performance, clinching the gold medal with a timing of 02:04.233 seconds. Odisha’s team secured the silver medal by completing the race in 02:06.466 seconds, while Uttarakhand claimed the bronze with a time of 02:08.149 seconds.
Meanwhile, in the Women’s Kayaking (K-2, 500m) category, Uttarakhand’s team demonstrated impressive speed, winning the gold medal with a time of 01:56.370 seconds. The Madhya Pradesh team finished in 01:58.037 seconds to take the silver medal, while Odisha secured the bronze with a timing of 01:59.930 seconds.
Whereas, in the Men’s Canoeing (C-2, 500m) event, the Services team once again proved their supremacy, completing the race in 01:47.811 seconds to win the gold medal. Odisha’s team won silver with a time of 01:50.461 seconds, while Delhi secured the bronze medal by a mere 0.166-second margin, finishing at 01:50.627 seconds.
Furthermore, the Men’s Kayaking (K-2, 500m) event also saw Services maintain their dominance, securing the gold medal with a time of 01:36.287 seconds. Uttarakhand’s team finished in 01:38.284 seconds to claim silver, while Odisha earned the bronze with a timing of 01:38.897 seconds.
With these enthralling contests in kayaking and canoeing, the competition is set to become even more intense. The final day promises even more exciting encounters for sports enthusiasts.
