Balraj Panwar, hailing from Karnal, will be India’s sole representative in rowing at the Paris Olympics, competing in the single sculls category. Despite starting rowing recently in 2020, he narrowly missed a medal at the Asian Games and aims to surpass India’s best Olympic rowing finish. Balraj emphasizes the mental toughness required in single sculls, where he trains at the Army Rowing Node in Pune and receives psychological support. With a goal to reach the semifinals, he prepares rigorously, including training in France to acclimatize.
Balraj Panwar: Haryana’s Lone Rowing Hope at Paris Olympics
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