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Domestic Rowing:
“British Rowing will be hosting two ‘Return to Rowing’ webinars helping support different areas of our sport in getting rowing back up and running again”
British Rowing
Another quiet week on the domestic scene has been undermined by the growing number of Britons under strict lockdown measures, as councils and clubs alike endeavour to read the stars to save our future – and our sport.
British Rowing has announced that a pair of ‘Return to Rowing’ webinars are to be held this week, both intending to help the sport get back to its feet. The first will be hosted on the 30th September and will focus on encouraging university novices to get their teeth into beginners programmes; whilst the second – to be held on the 1st October – will guide the rowing Community in setting-up Covid-secure competitions. You can find out more and book your place here.
National Fitness Day held a place of particular pertinence this year, as the divide between those who exercise and those who don’t has continued to grow wider and more distinct in recent months. British Rowing teamed up with a quartet of partners to bring rowing to the masses with virtual competitions, workouts and more, all designed to make rowing more accessible, and ultimately enjoyable for the masses.
International Rowing:
“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.”
Epictetus, Seattle Scullers
With The European Rowing Junior Championships continuing the international return to racing, hopes are high for the Tokyo games. Despite this apparent optimism, the rowing community – much like wider society – remain a divided one.
The European Junior Championships, held in Belgrade, were a little different this year; yet in spite of tremendous obstacles, the event was a huge success. We discussed a week ago the huge numbers expected to race in Serbia, and we were far from disappointed.
Romania dominated Sunday’s finals, with gold medals in no less than five events, along with a scattering of lower medals. Alongside them, France performed at the top of the field in both the Men’s single and Women’s four, whilst Russia took gold ahead of race favourites the Czech Republic in the Men’s quad.
Winners of the Men’s double sculls, Pablo Moreno of Spain told reporters: “We tried our best to escape from the other crews. We were in the centre lane so we were able to control a little bit the rest of the field. We are really happy to bring home gold to Spain.”
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