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CHENNAI: National rower Rohith Maradapa last trained in the waters over six months ago — before the nationwide lockdown came into place. With most sporting disciplines opening up in the city in the last few weeks, rowing too will be joining the bandwagon.
By the end of this month, Rohith — along with many other rowers will get an opportunity to resume their practice sessions at the Sri Ramachandra Water Sports Centre (SRWSC) in Porur.
The Madras Boat Club (MBC), the other rowing facility in the city, will be opening its doors on October 5. “We have got all the necessary permissions from the authorities and the safety measures are in place to start our operation from the 5th of next month. The rowing will be open for all members of the club — be it amateurs or state-level and national-level athletes,” a senior MBC official told TOI.
It is learnt that only single sculls rowing will be permitted in the beginning. “Strict social distancing norms mean that we will only allow singles sculls rowing. Rowers will have to sanitize the boats after their sessions end,” said Balaji.
In a bid to keep the rowers in peak physical condition during the lockdown period, MBC had even leased out its ergometers. “MBC has a few ergometers which are basically indoor rowing machines. They leased it out for nominal charges so that rowers like us get the much-needed physical training during this period,” said Rohith. With MBC resuming its operations now, rowers have been asked to return the ergometers.
Balaji Maradapa, vice-president of Rowing Federation of India (RFI), is hopeful that the third rowing facility in the state — Kodaikanal Boat Club — will be opening its doors as well.
“There was an issue between the Kodaikanal Boat Club and the municipality regarding the water usage. But I am sure it will be sorted out in the coming days,” Balaji told TOI. Kodaikanal Boat Club is the only high-altitude rowing facility in India and many national rowers have benefitted from training there in recent years.
By the end of this month, Rohith — along with many other rowers will get an opportunity to resume their practice sessions at the Sri Ramachandra Water Sports Centre (SRWSC) in Porur.
The Madras Boat Club (MBC), the other rowing facility in the city, will be opening its doors on October 5. “We have got all the necessary permissions from the authorities and the safety measures are in place to start our operation from the 5th of next month. The rowing will be open for all members of the club — be it amateurs or state-level and national-level athletes,” a senior MBC official told TOI.
It is learnt that only single sculls rowing will be permitted in the beginning. “Strict social distancing norms mean that we will only allow singles sculls rowing. Rowers will have to sanitize the boats after their sessions end,” said Balaji.
In a bid to keep the rowers in peak physical condition during the lockdown period, MBC had even leased out its ergometers. “MBC has a few ergometers which are basically indoor rowing machines. They leased it out for nominal charges so that rowers like us get the much-needed physical training during this period,” said Rohith. With MBC resuming its operations now, rowers have been asked to return the ergometers.
Balaji Maradapa, vice-president of Rowing Federation of India (RFI), is hopeful that the third rowing facility in the state — Kodaikanal Boat Club — will be opening its doors as well.
“There was an issue between the Kodaikanal Boat Club and the municipality regarding the water usage. But I am sure it will be sorted out in the coming days,” Balaji told TOI. Kodaikanal Boat Club is the only high-altitude rowing facility in India and many national rowers have benefitted from training there in recent years.
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