Hey crew! The water's buzzing in Shanghai as over 1,200 athletes from 50+ countries dive in for the 2025 World Rowing Championships, running Sept 21–28. 🌍🚣♀️
This edition is making history as the city's first integrated regatta where para and Olympic rowers race side by side. Think of it as the ultimate team-up of resilience and speed—kinda like when your fave K-pop collab drops unexpectedly but for sports!
- 🏅 Olympic qualification on the line: Athletes are vying for those precious quota spots for Paris 2024.
- 💪 Inclusive vibes: Para and Olympic classes share the stage, proving that passion knows no limits.
- 🌟 50+ countries: From Bangladesh to the ROK, everyone’s paddling towards glory.
For young paddlers back home in Chennai, Jakarta, or Hanoi, it’s a reminder that big dreams can start with small strokes. Catch highlights on your phone, anywhere, anytime—this is elite sport that fits your pace. 📱✨
So, whether you’re a weekend warrior training on the Ganges or cheering from the peanut gallery in Kuala Lumpur, tune in and ride the waves of this epic showdown. Because in rowing—and life—it’s all about teamwork, grit, and that finish-line thrill! 🎉
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Top rowers unite in Shanghai as athletes chase Olympic qualification
cgtn.com
