Asian Rowing Championships facts for kids
The Asian Rowing Championships are a big sports event where rowers from different countries in Asia compete. It's like the Olympics, but just for rowing in Asia! The Asian Rowing Federation organizes this exciting competition.
What is Rowing?
Rowing is a water sport where athletes sit in long, narrow boats. They use special poles called oars to push against the water. This makes the boat move forward. It takes a lot of strength and teamwork to row fast. Rowers race against each other over different distances. There are many types of rowing boats. Some boats have one rower, while others have two, four, or even eight rowers.
History of the Championships
The Asian Rowing Championships started a long time ago. The very first competition was held in 1985. Since then, rowers from all over Asia have gathered regularly. They come together to show their skills and compete for medals. This event helps to make rowing more popular in Asian countries. It also gives athletes a chance to become champions.
Where Have They Been Held?
The championships move to different cities across Asia. This allows many countries to host the event. It also lets more people see the exciting sport of rowing. Below is a list of all the places where the Asian Rowing Championships have taken place. The next one will be in Uzbekistan in 2024.
| # | Year | Venue | Date |
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| 1 | 1985 |  Sha Tin, Hong Kong |
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| 2 | 1987 |  Shanghai, China |
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| 3 | 1989 |  Chandigarh, India |
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| 4 | 1991 |  Tokyo, Japan |
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| 5 | 1993 |  South Korea |
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| 6 | 1995 | China |
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| 7 | 1997 |  Taiwan |
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| 8 | 1999 |  Naganuma, Japan |
October 14–16, 1999 |
| 9 | 2001 | Xi'an, China |
September 23–27, 2001 |
| 10 | 2003 | Guangzhou, China |
September 25–28, 2003 |
| 11 | 2005 | Hyderabad, India |
October 20–23, 2005 |
| 12 | 2007 |  Chungju, South Korea |
October 16–19, 2007 |
| 13 | 2009 | Yilan, Taiwan |
November 4–8, 2009 |
| 14 | 2011 |  Hwacheon, South Korea |
October 13–17, 2011 |
| 15 | 2013 | Lu'an, China |
September 25–29, 2013 |
| 16 | 2015 | Beijing, China |
September 24–28, 2015 |
| 17 | 2016 | Jiashan, China |
September 9–13, 2016 |
| 18 | 2017 |  Pattaya, Thailand |
September 4–8, 2017 |
| 19 | 2019 | Chungju, South Korea |
October 23–27, 2019 |
| 20 | 2021 | Ban Chang, Thailand |
December 9–12, 2021 |
| 21 | 2022 | Ban Chang, Thailand |
Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2022 |
| 22 | 2024 |  Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
October 10–13, 2024 |
