2015 Asian Rowing Championships facts for kids

The 2015 Asian Rowing Championships was a big sports event where rowers from all over Asia competed! It was the 16th time these championships were held. The races took place from September 24 to 28, 2015, in a special place called the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing, China. This park was built for the Olympic Games, so it's a perfect spot for rowing competitions.

What is Rowing?

Rowing is a sport where athletes sit in long, narrow boats and use oars to move through the water. It takes a lot of strength, teamwork, and skill. Rowers face backward and pull on their oars, pushing the boat forward. There are different types of rowing boats, from single sculls (one person) to eights (eight people plus a coxswain who steers).

The Asian Rowing Championships

The Asian Rowing Championships is a major event for rowers in Asia. It happens every year or every two years. Athletes from many different countries come together to compete for medals. It's a chance for them to show off their hard work and see who is the fastest on the water. Winning a medal here is a huge achievement for any rower.

Medals Won in 2015

After all the races, countries earn medals based on how their athletes perform. Gold medals are for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third. Here's how the medals were shared at the 2015 championships:

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	China	15	1	0	16
2	Iran	1	1	2	4
3	India	0	5	2	7
4	Kazakhstan	0	4	0	4
5	Hong Kong	0	3	2	5
6	Indonesia	0	1	3	4
7	Vietnam	0	1	0	1
8	Uzbekistan	0	0	2	2
9	Chinese Taipei	0	0	1	1
	Japan	0	0	1	1
	South Korea	0	0	1	1
	Thailand	0	0	1	1
Totals (12 entries)		16	16	15	47

As you can see, China won the most gold medals at this event. This shows how strong their rowing team was in 2015! Other countries like Iran, India, and Kazakhstan also won many medals across different races.