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Indoor rowing Nationals on January 30-31

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By Susil Premalal

The Indoor National Rowing Championships will be held on January 30 and 31 at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre, bringing together the country’s top indoor rowing talent. 

More than 250 athletes are expected to compete across multiple age categories of Under 14, Under 16, Under 19, Under 23 and Open (senior) divisions.

The two-day event will feature a combination of individual distance races and team relay events, highlighting both personal endurance and teamwork. The championships will also serve as a key platform for identifying emerging rowing talent in Sri Lanka.

The event is open to the public, with spectators invited to witness the high-intensity indoor racing atmosphere at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre.