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| Host city |  Chungju, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23–27 October 2019 |
| Main venue | Tangeum Lake International Rowing Regatta |
The 2019 Asian Rowing Championships were the 19th Asian Rowing Championships and took place from 23 to 27 October 2019, in Tangeum Lake International Rowing Regatta, Chungju, South Korea. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 |  Japan | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 |  India | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 |  Hong Kong | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 |  Indonesia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | South Korea | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 |  Vietnam | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 10 |  Thailand | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 |  Chinese Taipei | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (11 entries) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 51 | |
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