Asian Games Live | Parul Chaudhary, Annu Rani add to India's gold rush
India’s Arjun Singh and Sunil Singh Salam clinched a historic bronze medal in men’s canoe double 1000m event
A day after clinching a silver medal in steeplechase, Parul Chaudhary on Tuesday (October 3) won India its 14th gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 with her sensational triumph in 5000m race.
In a stunning late burst, Parul came through in the last 30 meters to overtake her Japanese rival Hironaka to win the gold for the country.
Similarly, India's Annu Rani made history on Tuesday as she clinched the gold medal for the country in the women’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Rani finished in top with her season's best throw of 62.92 metres. She is the first Indian woman to win a gold in javelin at the Asian Games. Rani’s maiden gold is India’s 15th at these continental Games in China.
India currently occupies the fourth position on the medals tally with 15 gold, 26 silver and 28 bronze.
Earlier, Indian boxer Preeti Pawar faced a tough challenge in the women's 54kg semi-final at the Asian Games 2023, losing 5:0 on points to the defending champion Chang Yuan of China on Tuesday (October 3). Despite her commendable efforts, Pawar settled for a bronze medal, making it India's second boxing bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Star Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu progressed to the men’s and women’s singles pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins over their respective opponents in badminton.
In archery, Jyothi Surekha Vennam used all her experience to prevail over her teammate Aditi Swami to advance to the women’s compound individual final.
In men’s cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a blazing hundred to defeat Nepal in the quarterfinal. India also stormed into the semifinals of women’s hockey with a 13-0 drubbing of Hong Kong in their final pool match.
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- 3 Oct 2023 8:38 AM GMT
Badminton: Treesa-Gayatri, Ashwini-Tanisha enter pre-quarters
In the women's doubles round of 32 match at the Asian Games 2023, the world No. 17 pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, secured a convincing victory with a score of 21-14, 21-12 against Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq and Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq, who are ranked 97th in the world. The Indian duo will now face the formidable world No. 3 pair from the Republic of Korea, Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong, in the pre-quarter-finals tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto received a round of 32 bye after their opponents from Maldives, Maisa Fathuhulla Ismail and Aishath Afnaan Rasheed, retired with the scores at 21-2, 12-2 in favor of the Indian pair. Ashwini and Tanisha are set to compete in the round of 16 tomorrow, facing either China's sixth-ranked pair Zheng Yu and Zhang Shu Xian or Mongolia's Kherlen Darkhanbaatar and Ganbaatar Myagmartseren.
- 3 Oct 2023 7:11 AM GMT
Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain reaches 75kg final, silver assured
Reigning world champion Lovlina Borgohain demonstrated her prowess by securing a 5:0 victory on points against Thailand's Baison Maneekon in the women's 75kg semi-final at the Asian Games 2023. Despite a strong comeback attempt from Baison in the second round, Lovlina's control in the final round ensured her victory. This remarkable win not only guarantees her a spot in the gold medal match but also secures an Olympic quota for India. The 26-year-old Indian boxer, a bronze medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcased her talent on her Asian Games debut. Lovlina, who is also the 2022 Asian champion, will compete in the Asian Games 2023 gold medal bout tomorrow at 1:15 PM IST.
- 3 Oct 2023 6:40 AM GMT
Boxing: Preeti Pawar secures bronze in women's 54kgs
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar faced a tough challenge in the women's 54kg semi-final at the Asian Games 2023, losing 5:0 on points to the defending champion Chang Yuan of China. Despite her commendable efforts, Pawar settled for a bronze medal, making it India's second boxing bronze at the event. The first bronze was won by Nikhat Zareen in the women's 50kg category. Additionally, boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Narender Berwal, and Parveen Hooda have also secured medals, ensuring a successful boxing campaign for India at the Asian Games.
- 3 Oct 2023 6:19 AM GMT
Parul, Priti bag silver and bronze in 3000m steeplechase; Ancy wins silver in long jump
India's Parul Chaudhary and Priti secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the women's 3000m steeplechase, unheralded Ancy Sojan made a grand entry on the big stage with a long jump silver, while the 4x400m mixed relay team got a fortuitous upgrade to second spot due to 'lane infringement', on an eventful day at the Asian Games on Monday.
On a day when Parul and Priti, despite giving off their best in the gruelling steeplechase event, were left chasing the shadow of Bahrain's Yavi Winfred Mutile, a 'lane infringement' by the Sri Lankan 4x400m mixed relay quartet saw the India's bronze turn to silver in a matter of minutes after the completion of the event.
The Indian quartet had earlier finished third on the podium behind Sri Lanka.
In 3000m steeplechase, Parul clocked 9:27.63 seconds, which was more than nine seconds behind the Bahrain runner, who took the top podium finish in 9:18.28 seconds, a new Games record.
- 3 Oct 2023 6:06 AM GMT
Sport climbing: 3 Indians in speed pre-quarters
Indian climbers Anisha Verma and Shivpreet Pannu impressed in the women's speed qualification, clocking 9.495 seconds and 9.956 seconds, respectively, securing their spots in the top 16. Both will compete in the pre-quarterfinals, scheduled to start at 5:30 PM IST today.
In the men's category, Aman Verma secured the 16th position with a time of 6.205 seconds, earning him a spot in the round of 16. He will participate in the pre-quarterfinal, which begins at 5:43 PM IST today.
The day's events will include the pre-quarterfinals, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, bronze medal match, and gold medal match, all set to be completed today.
- 3 Oct 2023 5:48 AM GMT
Hockey: Indian women thrash Hong Kong China in final Pool A match
The Indian women's hockey team displayed exceptional performance, securing a resounding 13-0 victory against Hong Kong China in their final Pool A match at the Asian Games 2023. Deep Grace Ekka, Deepika, and Vandana Katariya each scored hat tricks, while Sangita Kumari netted twice. Monika and Navneet Kaur also contributed to the scoreboard.
With this impressive win, India clinched the top position in Pool A, securing their spot in the women's hockey semi-finals. They are set to face the runners-up from Pool B on Thursday, October 5. Throughout the group stage, the Indian team scored an impressive total of 33 goals and conceded only once in their four matches.
- 3 Oct 2023 5:17 AM GMT
Badminton: PV Sindhu makes it to round of 16
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu, ranked 15th globally, showcased her prowess by defeating Wen Chi Hsu, who is ranked 21st, with a scoreline of 21-10, 21-15 in the women's singles round of 32 at the Asian Games 2023. Hsu from Chinese Taipei couldn't match Sindhu's intensity, the two-time Asian Games medalist. Sindhu will advance to the women's singles round of 16 tomorrow.
In another match, former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth is set to face Yungyu Lee from the Republic of Korea in the men's singles round of 32 at 2:10 PM IST today.
- 3 Oct 2023 5:16 AM GMT
Cricket: Indian men's team beats Nepal, secures a spot in the semis
In a thrilling quarter-final match at the Asian Games 2023, the Indian men's cricket team defeated Nepal by 23 runs, securing their spot in the semi-finals. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a stellar innings, becoming the youngest Indian to score a T20I century, setting the stage for India's total of 202/4. Rinku Singh's valuable contribution in the later stages further bolstered India's score.
The Indian bowlers, led by Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan, both claiming three wickets, and R Sai Kishore, who marked his T20I debut with a wicket, restricted Nepal's chase.
India will now advance to the semi-finals, scheduled to take place at Hangzhou on Friday, October 6th, at 6:30 AM IST.
- 3 Oct 2023 4:56 AM GMT
Men’s Archery: All-Indian final!
Abhishek Verma and Ojas Deotale make it an all-Indian final in the men’s archery compound individual event.
- 3 Oct 2023 4:51 AM GMT
Women’s Archery: Jyothi Surekha Vennam enters women’s compound individual final
Jyothi Surekha Vennam enters women's compound individual final, assures India of a silver medal in archery at Asian Games. She beat her compatriot Aditi Gopichand Swami in a nail-biting showdown.
