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Assam Secures Four Medals at National Dragon Boat Championship in Delhi
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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The Assam dragon boat team clinched four medals at the national championship held in Delhi, underscoring the state's growing prowess in water sports.
The National Dragon Boat Championship was staged in Delhi this week, drawing teams from across the country to compete in a series of high‑speed races on the capital's waterways.
Representing Assam, the contingent delivered a standout performance, returning home with a total of four medals. The haul includes a mix of podium finishes that reflect the team's preparation and coordination on the water.
Officials from the Assam Sports Authority hailed the results as evidence of the state's increasing focus on water‑based disciplines, noting that recent investments in training facilities and coaching have begun to bear fruit.
The medals add to Assam's growing reputation in national-level water sports, and the athletes are expected to build on this momentum ahead of upcoming international dragon boat events.
Representing Assam, the contingent delivered a standout performance, returning home with a total of four medals. The haul includes a mix of podium finishes that reflect the team's preparation and coordination on the water.
Officials from the Assam Sports Authority hailed the results as evidence of the state's increasing focus on water‑based disciplines, noting that recent investments in training facilities and coaching have begun to bear fruit.
The medals add to Assam's growing reputation in national-level water sports, and the athletes are expected to build on this momentum ahead of upcoming international dragon boat events.