Overview
- The award was conferred in Lausanne, with ARN Commanding Officer Col Ramakrishna and India Rowing president Balaji Maradappa in attendance.
- ARN hosted the 43rd Senior National Rowing Championship in Pune from January 27–31, where SSCB finished first and ASCB placed second.
- Event officials said medal-winning crews from both SSCB and ASCB included athletes trained at the Army Rowing Node.
- A Para Single Scull race stood out at the nationals, drawing strong applause as a showcase of resilience and inclusion.
- Located at CME Pune, ARN features a 2.2 km race channel, a 120-boat boathouse and a 600-seat gallery, remains India’s only venue capable of hosting international rowing competitions, and has produced 590+ national medals, 129 international medals and a standout 2025 Asian haul of 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.