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| Host city |  Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
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| Dates | 10–13 October 2024 |
| Main venue | Samarkand Rowing Channel |
The 2024 Asian Rowing Championships were the 22nd Asian Rowing Championships and took place from 10 to 13 October 2024, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. [1]
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| Host city | Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
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| Dates | 10–13 October 2024 |
| Main venue | Samarkand Rowing Channel |
The 2024 Asian Rowing Championships were the 22nd Asian Rowing Championships and took place from 10 to 13 October 2024, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 |  Iran | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 |  Vietnam | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 |  Thailand | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Iraq | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |  Kazakhstan | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hong Kong | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 9 |  Japan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (9 entries) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 54 | |
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