New Delhi, June 29 -- The Indian Army congratulated rowing athletes Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh after the duo clinched India's first-ever gold medal at a Rowing World Cup event.

The pair on Saturday won the men's lightweight double sculls title at the 2026 World Rowing Cup III held in Lucerne, Switzerland, clocking a timing of 6:26.09 to finish ahead of competitors from Hong Kong and the Netherlands. The historic triumph marks a major milestone for Indian rowing and is expected to inspire young athletes across the country.

The gold medal-winning duo, Havildar Ujjwal Kumar Singh and Havildar Lakshay, are serving soldiers in the Indian Army and represent the Army Rowing Node, which has been instrumental in nurturing rowing talent.

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