Asian Games Live I Squash: Saurav Ghosal falters in final, bags silver
India have got 86 medals so far, including 21 gold, 32 silver, and 33 bronze
Renowned Indian squash player Saurav Ghosal secured his second Asian Games men's singles silver medal at Hangzhou 2023. The 37-year-old athlete lost the final 3-1 against Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, who clinched his first Asian Games men's singles title on Thursday (October 5).
India's Antim Panghal, aged 19, secured the bronze medal in women's freestyle 53kg category by defeating Mongolia's Bolortuya Bat-Ochir with a score of 3-1. Both Panghal and Bat-Ochir had faced losses against world champion Akari Fujinami in earlier rounds.
The Indian men's compound archery team reclaimed their Asian Games title in 2023 by defeating the Republic of Korea 235-230 in the final. This victory came after their previous win in the 2014 edition, a redemption from the defeat suffered against the Republic of Korea in the 2018 final.
In a historic achievement, India's Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu secured the first-ever mixed doubles gold medal in Asian Games history. They triumphed over Malaysia's Aifa Azman and Mohd Syafiq Kamal with an 11-10, 11-10 victory in the final.
Dipika and Harinder clinched the Asian Games 2023 squash mixed doubles title, losing only two games throughout the tournament. This marked Dipika Pallikal's debut Asian Games gold medal, while Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu secured his third at the continental event.
In another thrilling finale at the Asian Games 2023, the Indian archery team secured their second gold medal as the women's compound team narrowly defeated Chinese Taipei with a score of 230-229.
Despite trailing by two points after the first end, India managed to take the lead after a crucial 7-pointer from Chinese Taipei in the second end.
The scores were tied at 171-171 going into the final end, but India outperformed Chinese Taipei by one point, clinching the gold medal in a remarkable display of skill and determination.
Earlier, two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out in the women's singles quarterfinals, losing in straight games against China's He Bingjiao at the Asian Games here on Thursday.
Sindhu, currently ranked 15th, looked a pale shadow of herself against world No.5 Bingjiao, losing 16-21, 12-21 in just 47 minutes to bow out of the competition.
India has secured an impressive total of 86 medals at the 2023 Asian Games, comprising 21 gold, 32 silver, and 33 bronze.
Live Updates
- 5 Oct 2023 8:42 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 8:24 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 7:40 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 7:36 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 7:35 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:39 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:31 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:30 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:24 AM GMT
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.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:23 AM GMT
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.
