Asian Games Live | India win Hockey gold after beating Japan; gold rush continues
India has secured a total of 93 medals at the Asian Games 2023, comprising 21 gold, 33 silver, and 39 bronze medals.
Indian wrestler Kiran Bishnoi, who had previously won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, secured another notable achievement by winning the bronze medal in the women's freestyle 76kg category at the Asian Games 2023. Kiran achieved this victory with a commendable 6-3 win against her opponent, Mongolia's Ariunjargal Ganbat at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou, China on Friday (October 6).
India faced a tough challenge in the men's recurve team final at the Asian Games 2023, losing 5-1 against the Republic of Korea. Despite their efforts, the Indian team settled for the silver medal in this fiercely contested match.
Indian wrestler Sonam Malik achieved a remarkable victory at the Asian Games 2023 by defeating China's Long Jia in the women's freestyle 62kg bout, securing the bronze medal.
The Indian women's sepaktakraw team secured its inaugural bronze medal in the sport after a loss to Thailand in the regu semifinal.
The Indian Men's Kabaddi team thrashed Pakistan 61-14 to clinch a place in the final.
India's HS Prannoy suffered a straight-games defeat against China's Li Shifeng, with scores of 16-21, 9-21, and settled for the bronze medal.
In a nail-biting quarter-final match at Hangzhou 2023, the Indian men's recurve team secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against Mongolia.
India's Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Simranjeet Kaur clinched the bronze medal in the recurve women's team event by defeating Vietnam's Thi Anh Nguyet Do, Thi Thanh Nhi Nguyen, and Phuong Thao Hoang with a score of 6-2 at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China on Friday (October 6).
In cricket, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma led India to a convincing 9-wicket victory over Bangladesh, securing their spot in the Men's final. They will face either Pakistan or Afghanistan in the summit clash.
India's medal count at the Asian Games 2023 stands at 93, including 21 gold, 33 silver, and 39 bronze medals.
Live Updates
- 6 Oct 2023 11:44 AM IST
Wrestling: Kiran qualifies for Women’s Freestyle 76kg 1/4 semis
India's Kiran advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Freestyle 76kg category after defeating Japan’s Nodoka Yamamoto with a 3-0 victory on points in the 1/4 final. Kiran's win secured her spot in the semifinals of the competition.
- 6 Oct 2023 11:43 AM IST
Wrestling: Bajrang loses in Men’s Freestyle 65kg semis
Bajrang Punia, the Indian wrestler, faced defeat in his Men’s Freestyle 65kg semifinal bout against Iran’s Rahman Amouzadkhalili, losing 0-8 via points. Consequently, he will now compete in the bronze medal match, becoming the fourth Indian wrestler to do so in this tournament.
- 6 Oct 2023 11:01 AM IST
Wrestling: Aman wins men’s freestyle 57kg - 1/8 final
India's Aman secured a notable victory in the Men's Freestyle 57kg wrestling category at the Asian Games, defeating South Korea's Sunggwon Kim with a score of 6-1 in the 1/8 final round, clinching the win by points.
- 6 Oct 2023 10:59 AM IST
Wrestling: Bajrang wins Men’s 65kg 1/8 final
India's Bajrang Punia advanced to the quarterfinals in the Men’s 65kg wrestling category at the Asian Games by defeating Philippines' Ronil Tubog with a decisive 10-0 victory on points in the 1/8 final round.
- 6 Oct 2023 10:57 AM IST
Archery: India wins bronze in recurve women’s team event
India emerged victorious against Vietnam with a score of 6-2 in the Bronze Medal playoff of the Recurve Archery Women’s Team event, securing its 87th medal in the Asian Games 2023.
- 6 Oct 2023 10:56 AM IST
Cricket: India men beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets, qualify for final
The Indian cricket team secured a convincing nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the semifinal match of the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.
