In the preliminary stage of rowing lightweight women’s double sculls, the Iranian squad comprising Kimia Zarei and Nazanin Malaei reached the end line as the first boat after registering 1:59,11 time to advance to the final of the sporting event.
Thailand and Chinese Taipei stood in second and third places respectively.
There will be 40 sports and 61 disciplines taking place at the 54 competition venues in Hangzhou and the five co-host cities from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8.
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