By A Syaff Reporter: Madras Boat Club (MBC) hosted the 82nd edition of the Madras Colombo Regatta – The oldest international inter-club rowing event, established in the year 1898, held on 29 July 2023.
The competition, requiring great physical and mental strength, consisted of 12 races, 8 for men and 4 for women, across 4 boat categories. It was a fiercely fought contest, with CRC winning 45 points and MBC clinching 30 points.
The Chief Guest, Dr.D. Venkateshwaran, Deputy High Commissioner, Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission Chennai gave away the Deepam trophy to the winning Sri Lankan men’s team which displayed flawless technique and amazing speed. The Adyar trophy was awarded to the MBC women’s team, who gave it all on water to continue their winning streak this year as well. Speaking at the event he said that it was a pleasure to talk about matters on water, which involve friendship and camaraderie.
Mr. N. Subramanian, president of MBC said “We are happy to host Madras-Colombo after a long Covid gap. We hope the Colombo team had a good time competing in this regatta”
Mr. Dimuth Gunawardene, President of CRC, appreciated the wonderful hospitality of the MBC and warmly reminisced that in the olden days, the teams used to stay at the homes of the host club and the relationship extended to the families as well – and the friendships made, were for life.
RESULTS OF THE MADRAS COLOMBO REGATTA 2023 @ CHENNAI - JULY 29, 2023 |
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RACE S.NO |
EVENT |
COLOMBO |
MADRAS |
WINNER |
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1 |
MEN SINGLE SCULL "A TEAM" |
Shaylon Gunaratna |
Aryamaan |
Shaylon Gunaratna |
|
2 |
WOMEN DOUBLE SCULL |
Oneli Chandrasekara |
Rithika |
Oneli Chandrasekara |
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3 |
WOMEN COXLESS PAIR |
Ashvini Subasinghe |
Samyukta |
Samyukta |
|
4 |
MEN SINGLE SCULL "B TEAM" |
Kehan Sooriyarachchi |
Jadon Mosses |
Kehan Sooriyarachchi |
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5 |
MEN COXLESS PAIR "B TEAM:" |
Vihanga Kudaligama |
Aryamaan |
Vihanga Kudaligama |
|
6 |
MEN DOUBLE SCULL "A TEAM" |
Maliq Hassen |
Advaith |
Maliq Hassen |
|
7 |
MEN COXLESSPAIR "A TEAM" |
Arjun Wikramanayake |
Gopi Anand |
Gopi Anand |
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8 |
WOMEN SINGLE SCULL |
Rovinya Wijesekera |
Arya |
Rovinya Wijesekera |
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9 |
MEN DOUBLE SCULL "B TEAM" |
Shaylon Gunaratna |
Dhrish |
Shaylon Gunaratna |
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10 |
MEN COXED FOUR "B TEAM:" |
Vihanga Kudaligama |
Idhikash |
Idhikash |
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11 |
WOMEN COXED FOUR |
Ashvini Subasinghe |
Samyukta |
Samyukta |
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12 |
MEN COXED FOUR "A TEAM" |
Arjun Wikramanayake |
Advaith |
Arjun Wikramanayake |