Latest Updates Asian Games 2023 โ Day 11
Lovlina Borgohain Aims for Maiden Asian Games Gold in Boxing
Reigning world champion Lovlina Borgohain is set to compete in the womenโs 75kg final against Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Li Qian, as she eyes her first Asian Games gold. Borgohain, who won bronze in Tokyo 2020, is determined to clinch the top spot in the Asian Games. The final showdown is scheduled for today at 1:15 PM IST.
Parveen Hooda vs. Lin Yu Ting: Womenโs 57kg Semi-final Battle
In another exciting boxing matchup, Parveen Hooda, the 2022 63kg Asian Champion, will face off against Lin Yu Ting, the 2018 Asian Games 51kg bronze medalist, in the womenโs 57kg semi-final. Both Indian boxers have already secured a Paris 2024 Olympic quota for India. Catch this thrilling bout at 11:30 AM IST.
Dipika-Harinder Advance to Gold Medal Match in Squash
Indian mixed doubles squash pair Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh have secured their spot in the gold medal match by defeating Hong Kong Chinaโs Lee Ya Ki and Wong Chi Him with scores of 7-11, 11-7, 11-9 in the semi-final. This marks the debut of mixed doubles squash at the Asian Games 2023. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh, on the other hand, secured a bronze medal but narrowly missed the all-Indian final. The gold medal match will take place tomorrow at 11:30 AM IST.
Indian Womenโs Volleyball Team Triumphs Over Nepal
The Indian womenโs volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory against Nepal in the womenโs classification Pool G match at the Asian Games 2023. After losing their two preliminary matches, India is hopeful to make an impact in the womenโs volleyball rank classification match at Hangzhou, depending on the results of other matches.
Badminton Mixed and Womenโs Doubles: A Mixed Day for India
Indian badminton faced mixed fortunes as Sai Pratheek and Tanisha Crasto lost in the mixed doubles round of 16 to the world No. 9 Malaysian pair. However, Tanisha Crasto remains in contention for the womenโs doubles pre-quarterfinals, where she will partner with Ashwini Ponnappa. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also fell short in the womenโs doubles round of 16 against a Korean pair.
Sunil Kumar Wrestles for Bronze Medal
Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar will compete for a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 87kg category after a semi-final loss. Sunil Kumar had earlier secured victories in the 1/8 final and the 1/4 final at Hangzhou. Unfortunately, other Indian wrestlers did not make it to the repechages, concluding their Hangzhou campaign.
Indian Climbers Fall Short in Speed Relay Qualification
The Indian womenโs speed relay team finished sixth in the qualification round of sport climbing, failing to make it to the heats. Only the top four teams advance to the heats, where they compete for the gold and bronze medal races. Individual climbers Anisha Verma and Shivpreet Pannu also faced defeat in the round of 16 heats.
India Sets New Medal Record at Asian Games 2023
The Indian mixed compound archery team, featuring Ojas Deotale and Jyothi Surekha Vennam, secured Indiaโs 71st medal and set a new record for the country at the Asian Games 2023. This surpasses Indiaโs previous best medal tally of 70 achieved at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. The achievements in shooting and athletics have significantly contributed to this record.
Archery: Mixed Compound Team Wins Gold
Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale claimed the gold medal in the mixed team compound archery, defeating the Republic of Koreaโs So Chaewon and Joo Jaehoon. This victory marks Indiaโs second archery gold in Asian Games history, securing the nationโs best-ever medal tally at the event.
More Wrestling Success for India
Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar continued his impressive run by advancing to the Greco-Roman 87kg semi-finals with a victory over Sukhrob Abdulkhaev of Tajikistan. Chinaโs Liu Tui secured a win over Vikas of India in the Greco-Roman 77kg category. Unfortunately, Neeraj and Gyanender faced defeats in their respective matches.
PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy Shine in Badminton
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy had successful outings at the Asian Games 2023. PV Sindhu secured a victory against Indonesian shuttler Putri Kusuma Wardani in the womenโs singles round of 16, while HS Prannoy triumphed in the menโs singles round of 16 against Kazakhstanโs Dmitriy Panarin. Both players advanced to the quarter-finals with hopes of winning gold.
Athletics: India Wins Bronze in 35km Race Walk Mixed Team
Indian athletes Manju Rani and Ram Baboo clinched the bronze medal in the 35km race walk mixed team event at the Asian Games 2023. This achievement equals Indiaโs best-ever medal tally from the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, with a total of 70 medals in Hangzhou, including four gold, ten silver, and nine bronze.
Archery: India Advances to Mixed Compound Archery Gold Medal Match
Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale defeated Kazakhstanโs Adel Zhexenbinova and Andrey Tyutyun in the mixed compound archery semi-final, securing at least a silver medal. They will compete for gold in the final match. The duoโs stellar performance has raised Indiaโs medal hopes in archery.
Kabaddi: Indian Menโs Team Dominates Thailand
The Indian menโs kabaddi team displayed dominance as they defeated Thailand 63-26 in their Group A match at the Asian Games 2023. With a strong performance, India secured the top spot in the standings. The team aims to continue their winning streak in upcoming matches against Chinese Taipei and Japan.
In a double-header tomorrow, India will face tough opponents, hoping to maintain their position in the Group A standings. The menโs kabaddi semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, October 6, with the gold medal match taking place on Saturday, October 7.