Shreya Kumari Wins First National Gold for TSAF at ASMITA Women’s Rowing League in Gorakhpur
Key Points:
- Steel Oars finishes 2nd runner-up at ASMITA National Women’s Rowing League
- Shreya Kumari wins TSAF’s first-ever national gold in Single Scull event
- Gauri Kumari Sahu and Komal Kumari add Bronze in Coxless Pair
JAMSHEDPUR – Shreya Kumari of the TSAF Rowing Academy clinched the academy’s first-ever national-level gold medal at the ASMITA National Women’s Rowing League, held in Gorakhpur from May 12 to 16, 2026.
Shreya’s gold in the Single Scull event earned 8 points for her team. Her team, Steel Oars of TSAF Rowing Academy, finished as second runner-up overall in the league. The gold was a landmark moment for the young academy.
In the Coxless Pair event, the duo of Gauri Kumari Sahu and Komal Kumari bagged a Bronze Medal. Their effort contributed 6 crucial points to the team tally. Meanwhile, the Double Scull pair of Muskan Singh and Avya Shukla added 5 more points with a strong showing.
The Coxless Four combination also contributed. Aditi Yadav, Chitra Singh, Shivani Kumari, and Mimansha rowed together for 4 additional points. In addition, Sulekha, a TSAF rower who was representing the host Gorakhpur team, won a Bronze Medal for her side.
The overall points tally for Steel Oars across all events is as follows:
| Event | Athletes | Medal/Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Scull | Shreya Kumari | Gold | 8 |
| Coxless Pair | Gauri Kumari Sahu, Komal Kumari | Bronze | 6 |
| Double Scull | Muskan Singh, Avya Shukla | — | 5 |
| Coxless Four | Aditi Yadav, Chitra Singh, Shivani Kumari, Mimansha | — | 4 |
The TSAF Rowing Academy is supported by JCAPCPL as its sports development partner. JCAPCPL continues to contribute to athlete development and the broader rowing ecosystem in the region. The academy has been steadily building its national presence across recent competitions.
The ASMITA National Women’s Rowing League is an important competitive platform at the national level. However, for Steel Oars, it was also a stage for historic personal achievement. The Tata Steel-backed academy’s consistent podium performances underline a growing culture of competitive rowing in Jamshedpur.
