Avinash Sable on Sunday (October 1) became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in 3,000 metres steeplechase at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Photo: X/SAI Media
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India’s medals tally now stands at 53, with 13 gold, 21 silver, and 19 bronze.
The Indian triumvirate of Prithviraj Tondaiman, Kynan Chenai, and Zoravar Singh Sandhu won the gold medal in men’s trap shooting on the eighth day of the Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou on Sunday (October 1).
In the women’s trap team event, the trio of Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Rajeshwari Kumari claimed the silver medal, adding to the Indian shooting contingent’s best-ever show at the Games.
In addition, Manisha advanced to the finals as well. Kynan Chenai and Zoravar Singh Sandhu have also qualified for the individual final in the men’s competition.
Earlier in the day, Aditi Ashok carded a topsy-turvy 73 to sign off with a silver for India’s first medal in women’s golf at the Asian Games. Coming into the final day with a commanding seven-stroke lead, Aditi saw the advantage evaporate as she stumbled upon four bogeys and a double bogey against a lone birdie to slip to the second position.
India’s other two players, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, also struggled to bring home cards of 75 and 76 as the Indian women’s team ended its campaign at the fourth place.
While the gold slipped out of her hands, it was still a creditable performance from the two-time Olympian from Bangalore, who had missed a medal by a whisker at the Tokyo Games after finishing fourth.
It was India’s fourth individual medal in golf with Lakshman Singh and Shiv Kapur winning the gold in the 1982 and 2002 editions and Rajiv Mohta claiming a silver in New Delhi.
In the men’s 200m heats, India’s Amlan Borgohain finished third after clocking a timing of 21.08 seconds and advanced to the semifinal.
In the women’s compound archery, seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam edged out her South Korean rivals to top the qualification, while world champion Aditi Swami secured the fourth spot to also make the cut, and power India to grab the top-seeding.
(With agency inputs)
Live Updates
- 1 Oct 2023 3:47 PM IST
Women's hockey: India, South Korea play out 1-1 draw
The Indian women's hockey team was held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea but the Savita Punia-led unbeaten side still continued to lead its pool.
Navneet Kaur (44th min) scored the equaliser for the higher-ranked India after Cho Hyejin (12th) had put South Korea ahead at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium.
Thanks to the draw, the Indian team, currently ranked sixth in the world, held onto the top spot in Pool A by goal difference over 12-ranked Korea.
The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals.
India crushed Singapore 13-0 in the opener before notching a 6-0 win over Malaysia.
- 1 Oct 2023 2:15 PM IST
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.
- 1 Oct 2023 12:37 PM IST
Parveen seals Olympic berth, assures India of medal in boxing
World Championships’ bronze medallist boxer Parveen Hooda on Sunday assured India of a medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou and grabbed a Paris Olympic quota by moving into the 57kg semifinals.
Parveen, who won the bronze medal in the 63kg at the 2022 World Boxing Championships, moved past Uzbekistan's Sitora Turdibekova by unanimous verdict.
1 Oct 2023 12:36 PM ISTHeartbreak for Swapna; Amlan Borgohain in men’s 200m semi-finals
The toast of the nation in the last edition, Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman's one "last shot" at glory at the Asian Games turned into a nightmare as she struggled with injuries to virtually go out of medal reckoning after the javelin throw event. The defending champion, who boasts of a personal best of 52.55m in javelin throw, managed a throw of just 45.13 in the penultimate event of the gruelling two-day competition.
Javelin throw was one of the two events Swapna had won in 2018 en route to becoming the first Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold. Overall, Swapna was ranked fourth with 4840 points, 11 points behind her nearest rival Jingyi Liu of China ahead of the 800m race, which is the last segment of the seven-event competition.
The other Indian in the fray, Nandini Agasara notched a personal best of 39.88m in javelin throw that took her overall ranking to fifth place. Earlier in the day, Swapna Barman leapt 5.71m in the long jump, while Nandini Agasara had a season-best 5.94m jump. With her career ravaged by a spinal injury, the six-toed Indian athlete had contemplated retirement last year. But she took one last shot at glory and came to Hanghzou in her title defence bid.
- 1 Oct 2023 12:33 PM IST
India make winning start in mixed doubles squash
A day after the Indian men's squash team secured a thrilling victory against Pakistan to clinch the gold medal, the mixed doubles teams won their respective pool matches. In Pool A, the pair of Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu defeated the South Korean duo of Jaejin Yoo and Hwayeong Eum 2-0, recording an 11-2, 11-5 win in 22 minutes. On the other hand, the pair of Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh crushed the pair of David William Pelino and Yvonne Alyssa Dalida from the Philippines 2-0. Anahat and Abhay won 11-7, 11-5 in their Pool D contest lasting 15 minutes.
India's Mahesh Mangaonkar will take on Jonathan Reyes of the Philippines in the men's round of 32. Also in action are Pallikal and Sandhu, who will take on the Pakistani duo of Noor Zaman and Mehwish Ali in mixed doubles Pool A match. In Pool D, Anahat and Abhay will face the Pakistani pair of Sadia Gul and Farhan Zaman.
- 1 Oct 2023 12:33 PM IST
India wins gold in men's trap team event, women claim silver
The Indian triumvirate of Prithviraj Tondaiman, Kynan Chenai, and Zoravar Singh Sandhu won the gold medal in men's trap shooting at the Asian Games.
Just before that, the trio of Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Rajeshwari Kumari claimed the silver medal in the women's trap team event, adding to the Indian shooting contingent's best-ever show at the Games.
The Indian men combined to shoot 361 in the qualifications and finish ahead of silver medallists Khaled Almudhaf, Talal Alrashidi and Abdulrahman Alfaihan (359) and host nation China's Yuhao Guo, Ying Qi and Yuhao Wang (354), who settled for the bronze.
Shooting last, Alrashidi tried his best and scored 24 points but that was not enough to surpass the Indian total. Meanwhile, the Indian women's team totalled 337 to take home the silver medal behind China's Qingnian Li, Cuicui Wu and Xinqiu Zhang, who combined to shoot a world and games record score of 357 to finish on top of the podium. Kazakhstan's Mariya Dmitriyenko, Aizhan Dosmagambetova and Anastassiya Prilepina (336) bagged the bronze medal. In addition, Manisha also advanced to the finals as well. She was tied on 114 with three others but advanced via a shoot-off. Kynan Chenai (122) and Zoravar Singh Sandhu (120) have also qualified for the individual final in men's competition.
- 1 Oct 2023 12:31 PM IST
Aditi Ashok slips on final day, signs off with silver in women's golf
Aditi Ashok's fortunes tumbled on the final day as she carded a topsy-turvy 73 to sign off with a silver for India's first medal in women's golf at the Asian Games on Sunday.
Coming into the final day with a commanding seven-stroke lead, Aditi saw the advantage evaporate as she stumbled upon four bogeys and a double bogey against a lone birdie to slip to the second position. The 25-year-old ended her campaign with a four-day aggregate of 17-under 271 as Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol held her nerves to produce her week's best card of 64 and claim the coveted gold medal. Korea's Hyunjo Yoo, too, carded an improved 65 to win a bronze.
India's other two players, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, too struggled to bring home cards of 75 and 76 as the Indian women's team ended its campaign at the fourth place.
While the gold slipped out of her hands, it was still a creditable performance from the two-time Olympian from Bangalore, who had missed a medal by a whisker at the Tokyo Games after finishing fourth. It was India's fourth individual medal in golf with Lakshman Singh and Shiv Kapur winning the gold in the 1982 and 2002 editions and Rajiv Mohta claiming a silver in New Delhi.
