Asian Games 2023: India Aims to Boost Medal Tally
The athletes representing India at the Asian Games 2023 have a great opportunity to add to their medal count as they compete in various events on Tuesday. The day kicked off with the Indian cricket team playing their quarterfinal match against Nepal. Meanwhile, several boxers from India competed in different weight categories. Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu participated in the individual events of badminton. Athletics also remained a strong focus for India, with more medal chances in the Women’s 800m event. India has already reached an impressive 60-medal mark. Here are the live updates for Day 10 of the Asian Games from Hangzhou:
Cricket:
India started off their match against Nepal with a flying start, thanks to an aggressive half-century by Yashasvi Jaiswal. He achieved this milestone in just 22 balls, making it his second consecutive half-century in T20 internationals.
Kabaddi:
The Indian men’s kabaddi team began their campaign with an outstanding performance against Bangladesh, securing a commanding 55-18 victory in their opening Group A match.
Athletics:
Both Harimlan Bains and Chanda impressed in their respective heats of the Women’s 800m event, securing their spots in the finals. With their excellent performance, India has a good chance of winning medals in the final.
Sepaktakraw:
The Indian men’s sepaktakraw team faced a tough challenge against South Korea in the Group B Prelims. It was a thrilling match that showcased the passion and skills of the players.
Archery:
Aditi Goswami delivered a strong performance in the Women’s Compound Archery event, equaling the Asian Games record with a score of 149. She missed a perfect score by just one point, shooting 149 out of 150, securing her place in the semifinals.
Tejaswin Shankar, competing in the Men’s Decathlon, finished fifth in the 110m hurdles event with a time of 14.78s. He had earlier won the high jump and 400m race.
Jyoti SurekhaVennam emerged victorious against an archer from Kazakhstan, securing a 147-144 win in the Women’s Compound Archery event.
With the day underway, Indian athletes are ready to showcase their skills and strive for more medals. The excitement continues as the Asian Games 2023 progresses.