Kayaking: Soniya Devi secures spot in K1 500m final

In the women's kayak single 500m semi-final at the Asian Games 2023, India's Soniya Devi Phairembam showcased her prowess by clocking an impressive time of 2:16.435. This achievement secured her place in the final. The 27-year-old athlete, participating in her third Asian Games, will compete in the women's K1 500m final scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, at 7:45 AM IST.

On the other hand, Megha Pradeep faced disappointment as she failed to qualify for the C1 200m final. Despite her best efforts, she finished fourth in the semi-final, missing out on the opportunity to advance.