The Indian contingent at the Hangzhou Asian Games has achieved its biggest-ever medal haul in the history of the event, surpassing the 70 mark. However, the target set for the Indian team is to exceed 100 medals, with four days left until the conclusion of the games.
India has already won a total of 83 medals, including gold medals in the women’s archery team event and the mixed doubles squash event. To reach the 100-medal mark, India needs to secure 17 more medals. If all goes according to plan in the remaining days, India’s overall medal tally is expected to surpass 100.
Here is a breakdown of how India can achieve this milestone in various sports:
– Squash: India has already secured a gold medal in the mixed doubles event and is assured of another medal in the men’s singles final.
– Wrestling: India’s strongest sport is freestyle wrestling. With wrestlers like Antim Panghal and Pooja Gehlot participating, India can hope to win two medals in this event. Kiran and Bajrang Punia are also strong contenders and can potentially win medals in their respective weight categories. Deepak Punia and Sumit are also top contenders in the men’s freestyle categories.
– Hockey: The Indian men’s team has reached the final and is guaranteed a medal. The women’s team is in the semi-finals without losing a single match, making it highly likely that they will secure a medal as well.
– Archery: In compound events, India has been a dominant force. Jyothi Surekha is expected to win a gold medal in the individual final, while Abhishek Verma and Ojas Pravin have already secured spots in the men’s compound gold medal match, guaranteeing India two more medals.
– Cricket: After the Indian women’s cricket team won the gold medal, there are high expectations for the men’s cricket team to achieve the same feat.
– Kabaddi: India is expected to win gold medals in both the men’s and women’s categories, although securing the top spot is not guaranteed.
– Badminton: HS Prannoy has reached the semi-finals in the men’s singles category, assuring India of at least a bronze medal. The men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are also expected to win a medal.
– Bridge: India has qualified for the final against China in the men’s team event, guaranteeing at least a silver medal.
With these potential medal-winning performances across various sports, India has a strong chance of surpassing the 100-medal mark in the Hangzhou Asian Games.