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| Host city |  Jiashan, China |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9–13 September 2016 |
| Main venue | Fenhu Water Sports Center |
The 2016 Asian Rowing Championships were the 17th Asian Rowing Championships and took place from 9 to 13 September 2016, in Fenhu Water Sports Center, Jiashan, China. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 |  Thailand | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 |  Hong Kong | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 |  Japan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Chinese Taipei | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |  Kazakhstan | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 10 |  Iraq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (11 entries) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 51 | |
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