Asian Games Live I Squash: Saurav Ghosal falters in final, bags silver

Soft tennis: India's mixed doubles teams exit in group stage

India fielded two mixed doubles teams in soft tennis at the Asian Games 2023, but both teams, represented by Aadhya Tiwari & Jay Meena (Group A) and Raga Sri Kulandaivelu Manogarbabu & Aniket Chirag Patel (Group F), were unable to progress beyond the group stage. Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena lost to Chinese Taipei and the Philippines, while Raga Sri Kulandaivelu Manogarbabu and Aniket Chirag Patel defeated the Philippines but were defeated by the Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei, concluding their campaign in Hangzhou.

Canoe slalom: Vishal Kewat, Shikha Chouhan enter semis

India's Vishal Kewat secured a spot in the men's canoe semi-final at the Asian Games 2023, finishing fourth in heat 2 with a time of 131.14 seconds. Additionally, Shikha Chouhan qualified for the women's kayak semi-final, ranking third in heat 2 with a time of 153.83 seconds. Both the men's canoe and women's kayak slalom semi-final races are scheduled for tomorrow.

Archery: Men's compound team in final, medal assured

In the semi-final of the Asian Games 2023, the Indian men's compound archery team, featuring Ojas Pravin Deotale, Abhishek Verma, and Prathamesh Jawkar, defeated Chinese Taipei with a score of 235-224. India's archers dominated in the first three ends, and the scores were tied at 59 in the fourth.

Badminton: HS Prannoy in semis, medal assured

Indian men's singles badminton player HS Prannoy clinched an exhilarating quarter-final victory against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia at the Asian Games 2023. Ranked seventh globally, Prannoy won a nail-biting match with scores of 21-16, 21-23, 22-20, ensuring his spot in the semi-finals and guaranteeing himself a medal at Hangzhou.

Squash: Dipika Pallikal - Harinder Pal Sandhu win gold in mixed doubles

India's Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu made history by winning the inaugural mixed doubles gold medal in Asian Games. They defeated Malaysia's Aifa Azman and Mohd Syafiq Kamal 11-10, 11-10 in the final at Hangzhou, securing the Asian Games 2023 squash mixed doubles title while losing only two games.

Ju-jitsu: Indians exit in elimination rounds

In the spotlight at the Asian Games 2023, four Indian jujutsukas - Navya Pandey, Tarun Yadav, Kamal Singh, and Anwesha Deb - showcased their skills. Despite their efforts, none of them progressed to medal contention as they were eliminated in the early rounds.

Anwesha Deb and Navya Pandey faced tough opponents in the women's -48kg category, with Anwesha losing to China's Wu Guanshan and Navya being defeated by Mongolia's Odgerel Batbayar. In the men's - 62kg category, Tarun Yadav was ousted by Vietnamese jujutsuka Can van Thang, while Kamal Singh faced elimination at the hands of Turkmenistan's Shyhberdi Rahmanov. 

Archery: Women's compound team grab gold

At the Asian Games 2023, the Indian archery team secured its second gold medal when the women's compound team emerged victorious with a close 230-229 win against Chinese Taipei in the final match.

Badminton: PV Sindhu crashes out in quarters

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu, currently ranked 15th in the world, faced disappointment at the Asian Games 2023. She narrowly missed out on a medal after suffering a quarter-final defeat against world No. 5 He Bingjiao with scores of 21-16, 21-12.

PV Sindhu, a former world champion, had previously clinched the women's singles silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Additionally, the 28-year-old athlete has secured a silver and a bronze medal at the Olympics.

Wrestling: Pooja Gehlot in semis, Antim Panghal loses out

 Indian wrestler Pooja Gehlot emerged victorious in the women's freestyle 50kg quarter-final, defeating Mongolia's Tsogt-Ochiryn Namuuntsetseg with a score of 5-1. The 26-year-old Indian grappler's stellar performance secured her a spot in the next round, where she is set to face off against Japan's Remina Yoshimoto, a two-time Asian Champion.

In another intense bout, Japanese wrestler Fujinami Akari achieved a victory by fall in the women's freestyle 53kg quarter-final against India's Antim Panghal. Notably, Antim Panghal, the 19-year-old Indian wrestler, had previously dominated her pre-quarterfinal match with an impressive 11-0 win against Uzbekistan's Jasmina Immaeva.

Kabaddi: Indian men's team defeat Chinese Taipei, medal assured

In a dominant display of skill and strategy at the Asian Games 2023, the Indian men's kabaddi team triumphed over Chinese Taipei with a commanding scoreline of 50-27 in the Group A match. This resounding victory propelled India to the top of the points table, with Chinese Taipei settling in the second position. Furthermore, this win secured India's spot in the semi-finals, guaranteeing them a medal in Hangzhou.

During the match, India managed to inflict three all-outs on their opponents, showcasing their defensive prowess, while the raiders contributed significantly with four bonus points. Notably, Chinese Taipei also successfully executed an all-out on the Indian team, displaying their competitive spirit on the kabaddi field.

Looking ahead, India's final men's kabaddi group match against Japan is scheduled for today at 1:30 PM IST, promising an exciting showdown between the two teams.