04 April, 2021 18:11 IST
As many as 35 Indian rowers, including those preparing for Tokyo Olympics qualification, were given their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, making them the first sports group in the country to get fully vaccinated.
Apart from the 35 rowers, some coaches and other support staff were also given their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday at the Army Sports Institute in Pune. A total of 35 rowers and some coaches and support staff at ASI Pune received their second dose on Saturday, Rowing Federation of India President Rajlaxmi Singh Deo told PTI on Sunday.
The 35 include those who have been selected to compete in the World Rowing Asia Oceania Continental Qualification Regatta event to be held in Tokyo from May 5-7.