India Wins First Rowing World Cup Gold Medal in Lucerne
Indian rowers made history in Switzerland by capturing the nation’s maiden gold medal at a World Rowing Cup. The historic podium finish marks a monumental milestone for the country’s aquatic sports ecosystem on the global stage.
Key Highlights
- Havildars Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh secured India’s first-ever World Rowing Cup gold medal.
- The duo triumphed in the Lightweight Menβs Double Sculls event in Lucerne, Switzerland.
- Team India clocked a winning time of 6:26.09 at the iconic Rotsee regatta course.
- The Indian pair narrowly defeated elite regional rivals from Hong Kong and the Netherlands.
The initial global championship gold medal for Indian rowing has been secured by Havildar Lakshay and Havildar Ujjwal Kumar Singh.
The nation attained a historic breakthrough in international rowing as Havildar Lakshay alongside Havildar Ujjwal Kumar Singh secured the countryβs inaugural gold medal at a World Rowing Cup, dominating the Lightweight Menβs Double Sculls (LM2x) final at the 2026 World Rowing Cup III staged in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Navigating the renowned Rotsee racing course, the Indian tandem delivered an outstanding performance to clear the metropolitan finish line in 6:26.09. This timing allowed them to edge past Hong Kongβs San Tung Lam and Tik Lun Chan, who secured second place at 6:27.14.
The Netherlands contingent, featuring Erik van Eijck van Heslinga and Fredrik Ploeg, finished closely behind to claim the final podium spot in 6:27.36.
Originally Published: June 28, 2026
Future Outlook
This landmark gold medal establishes a fresh precedent for Indian water sports heading into the remainder of the 2026 competitive calendar. With military athletes leading the charge, the Rowing Federation of India aims to scale up elite training infrastructure, leveraging this historic Swiss triumph to secure corporate backing and expand international exposure ahead of upcoming continental championships.
FAQs
Who won the first World Rowing Cup gold medal for India?
Havildar Lakshay and Havildar Ujjwal Kumar Singh won the historic gold medal for India.
Which event did the Indian rowers win at the World Rowing Cup III?
The Indian athletes secured their victory in the Lightweight Menβs Double Sculls (LM2x) event.
What was India’s winning time at the Lucerne regatta?
The Indian duo completed the race with a gold-winning time of 6:26.09 at the Rotsee course.
Which teams finished behind India in the final?
Hong Kong secured the silver medal with a time of 6:27.14, while the Netherlands took bronze at 6:27.36.
