Rio 2016: Dattu Bhokanal came fourth to qualify for rowing semi-final

 Rower Dattu Bhokanal reaches semi-final coming forth. File Pic
Rower Dattu Bhokanal reaches semi-final coming fourth. File Pic

Internet Desk: Indian lone rower Dattu Bhokanal kept Indian hopes alive qualifying for the semifinal. However, his semifinal event wound not be easier as he has been placed in tough condition.

Today Bhokanal produced a much better performance than his previous qualifying round. Previously he finished the 2000m race with a timing of 7:21.67s. Today he completed the same by the timing of 6:59.89s.

Despite of his better performance he came fourth in his group. The first three of the group will qualify for the semi-final A/B.The others will qualify for semi-final C/D. Vokanal qualified for semi-final C/D. Tomorrow he will fight for the final berth.