Balraj Panwar-On Saturday, Balraj clocked 7:07.11s to finish fourth in the heats, falling behind New Zealand’s Thomas Mackintosh (6:55.92), Stefanos Ntouskos (7:01.79) and Abdelkhalek Elbanna (7:05.06).
The Indian had finished fourth in his heat on Saturday where the top three rowers were guaranteed an automatic spot in the quarterfinals while the rest received another chance via repechage round.
Today, in the repechage round, clocked 7:12.41s to finish second in the repechage round to earn a historic quarterfinal qualification. He will next be in action on July 30.
The men’s single sculls quarterfinals will be held on Tuesday.
Panwar’s journey to the Olympics has been nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from a humble background, he has overcome numerous challenges to represent India on the world’s biggest sporting stage. His resilience and determination have been evident throughout his career, and the nation is behind him as he prepares for the crucial repechage.
Balraj Panwar: Indian Rower
Balraj Panwar (born 2000) is an Indian rower from Kaimla, Haryana. He competes in the men’s single sculls and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Early Life and Education
Balraj Panwar was born in Kaimla village, Gharaunda subdivision, Karnal, Haryana. His father, Randhir, passed away when Balraj was 10 years old. His mother, Kamala, raised him and his four siblings by doing various odd jobs such as picking vegetables, selling milk, working at construction sites, and shredding wheat. She also worked at a garment factory.
Personal Life
Balraj Panwar is married and has one child. To support his family financially, he joined the Indian Army as a sepoy and was first posted at the Bengal Engineering Group. He has been preparing for the Olympics at the Army Training Node in Pune since October 2021, training under National coach Ismail Baig and 2008 Olympian Bajrang Lal Takhar.
Personal Information Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Balraj Panwar |
| Date of Birth | 26 July 1999 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Place of Birth | Kaimla, Gharaunda, Karnal, Haryana, India |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event | Men’s Single Sculls |
| Height | 185 cm |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Family | Married, one child |
| Occupation | Sepoy in the Indian Army |
| Training Location | Army Training Node, Pune |
| Coaches | Ismail Baig, Bajrang Lal Takhar |
Balraj Panwar’s journey to the Olympics is a testament to his resilience and determination, overcoming significant challenges to represent India on the world stage.
Rowing Career
Panwar specializes in the men’s single sculls event. His exceptional talent and unwavering dedication earned him a spot in the Indian rowing team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is currently training under the guidance of national coach Ismail Baig and Olympian Bajrang Lal Takhar.
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