Vanuatu rower Ben Pechan finished in 32nd place in the Men’s Solo event at the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao, China, competing alongside athletes from 52 nations around the world.

Pechan completed his race in 3 minutes and 3.30 seconds to secure 32nd place in the competition, which brought together more than 300 athletes at Golden Beach in Qingdao.

Although he did not qualify for the top 16, his participation provided valuable experience for him and for rowing in Vanuatu.

The competition gave Pechan an opportunity to test his skills against international competitors, gain experience, and represent Vanuatu on the international sporting stage.