Yogi government to establish Ramgarh Taal as site of national rowing camp soon

The Chief Minister’s Office announced on Saturday that the Yogi government will shortly identify Ramgarh Taal as the primary site for holding rowing national camps in the state. This is a result of the phenomenal success of the rowing competition that was organised as part of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) with the goal of hosting rowing competitions at an international level right in the centre of Gorakhpur.

Rowing athletes from all across the nation will apparently also receive instruction at the training facility that will be built in Ramgarh Taal in order to enhance their abilities and compete more successfully in both local and international championships. The statement’s update claims that up to 20 boats in various categories are being brought from Germany for the training of rowing athletes at Ramgarh Taal.

It is worth mentioning here that the State Sports Department organised the rowing competition at Ramgarh Taal as part of KIUG under the guidance of the Chief Minister.

Rowing competitions had never occurred before in the KIUG, so when Uttar Pradesh got the opportunity to host them. Sports and Youth Welfare Additional Chief Secretary Navneet Sehgal, also included rowing in the sporting events. In accordance with Chief Minister Yogi’s vision, he had already selected Ramgarh Taal and Gorakhpur’s Water Sports Complex for this purpose.

The Yogi government has built a world-class water sports complex near the lake (taal) at a cost of Rs 45 crore, precisely with the aim of hosting national and international water sports competitions here and promoting the participation of local youth in this direction.

The rowing competition of the KIUG, held from May 27th to May 31st, has established the utility of Ramgarh Taal for water sports. Athletes from various universities across the country, their coaches, and officials from the Rowing Federation of India were very impressed by the venue for water sports and even wondered why it did not attract notice despite being crucial for the entire North India.