The story remained same in the second game as well with the 28-year-old Indian taking just a minute longer than the first to see off Shekib.

The Indian rower, who had scaled down his weight to 72 kg from 78 to compete in the lightweight event, was in second place 1.57 seconds.

The Rowing Federation of India (RFI) has announced a 36-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games to be held in Incheon, South Korea.