2017 Asian Rowing Championships facts for kids

The 2017 Asian Rowing Championships was a big sports event where rowers from all over Asia competed. It was the 18th time this championship had been held. The races took place from September 4 to September 8, 2017, at the Klong Phai Water Sport Training Centre in Pattaya, Thailand. Athletes worked hard to win medals for their countries in different rowing events.

What is Rowing?

Rowing is a sport where athletes sit in long, narrow boats called shells. They use oars to push against the water, making the boat move forward. It takes a lot of strength, teamwork, and skill to row fast and straight. Rowers often race on rivers, lakes, or special courses designed for the sport. There are different types of boats, like single sculls (one rower), doubles (two rowers), and eights (eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers).

About the 2017 Championships

The 2017 Asian Rowing Championships brought together many talented rowers from various Asian countries. They all came to Thailand to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals. The event was a chance for athletes to show their dedication and hard work. It also helped to promote the sport of rowing across Asia.

Who Won Medals?

Many countries won medals at the championships. Countries like China, Iran, and South Korea did very well, earning many medals. Other countries, including Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Uzbekistan, also showed strong performances. Each medal represented a lot of training and effort from the athletes.

Medal Table Summary

The medal table below shows how many gold, silver, and bronze medals each country won. It's a way to see which countries had the most success at the event.

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	China	6	2	2	10
2	Iran	5	2	1	8
3	South Korea	2	4	3	9
4	Indonesia	2	1	2	5
5	Hong Kong	1	4	0	5
6	Uzbekistan	1	2	1	4
7	Kazakhstan	1	2	0	3
8	Vietnam	1	0	1	2
9	Thailand	0	1	6	7
10	Japan	0	1	1	2
11	Chinese Taipei	0	0	1	1
	India	0	0	1	1
Totals (12 entries)		19	19	19	57