On Day 12 of the Asian Games 2023, Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty entered the semifinals to assure medals in badminton. Earlier, Saurav Ghosal claimed a silver in men's squash singles, while Antim Panghal grabbed a bronze in her maiden appearance. Adding to the medal tally, the Indian women's compound archery team of Jyothi Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur clinched the gold. The new wins on Thursday boosted India's medal count at the Hangzhou Asiad, as the country aims to breach the 100-medal mark for the first time in the multi-sport event. Indians have turned in strong performances across disciplines at Asia's biggest sporting competition. India is currently third behind China and Japan in the overall medal tally, as the country's athletes continue their strong push towards the 100-medal mark, which would be historic. Though China remains far ahead with 171 golds, India has surpassed powerhouses like South Korea in total medals won so far at the Hangzhou Asiad.

Centuries by Devon Conway (152*) and Finn Allen (123*) powered New Zealand to a crushing 9-wicket win over England in the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday. Chasing 337, Conway and Allen slammed unbeaten tons to guide the Kiwis home in just 41 overs. Their massive stand completely deflated England's hopes after defending champions were bowled out for 336. The clinical win reminds England of the 2019 final loss to New Zealand. It was also a repeat of the 1996 World Cup opener between the two sides. (Image Courtesy: @ICC on X)

In the opening match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl. England struggled, losing wickets regularly despite a 70-run partnership between Joe Root and Jos Buttler. Root's solid innings of 77 off 86 balls anchored England's batting. However, they faced challenges in the last 10 overs, managing to reach a total of 282/9 in 50 overs. The match disappointed fans due to the lack of crowd despite high ticket sales, leading to social media discussions and expressions of disappointment from players around the world.

India's race towards a historic 100-medal mark at the Asian Games 2023 seems to be going strong. Till now India has bagged 86 medals- 21 gold, 32 silver, and 33 bronze. Saurav Ghosal clinched silver in squash, marking India's fifth medal in the sport at this year's Asian Games. Wrestler Antim Panghal secured bronze in the 53 kg category. However, Mansi and Pooja faced defeats in wrestling, while Naveen missed a bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling. The Indian men's kabaddi team dominated Japan, ending the group stage impressively. Earlier on Day 12, archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami, and Parneet Kaur secured a gold medal in compound women's team archery. Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu clinched a gold medal in the squash mixed team finals.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar emphasized the significance of the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match on October 14, equating its importance to winning the ODI World Cup. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Gavaskar acknowledged the match's immense public interest, labeling it a crucial event despite India's status as a favorite. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, also present at the event, expressed doubts about Pakistan's title contention based on their recent form. The historic rivalry between India and Pakistan in the ODI World Cup, marked by India's unbeaten record of seven wins, heightens the anticipation for this clash, adding intensity to the tournament.

In a remarkable achievement, India's Compound Archery Team, comprising Ojas, Prathmesh, and Abhishek, clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023, marking India's 21st gold in the competition. The team's victory adds to India's stellar performance, already boasting gold medals in Compound Women's and Mixed Team events. In addition to archery, India secured a gold in squash today. The nation's current medal tally stands at 21 gold, 31 silver, and 32 bronze medals, highlighting India's exceptional performance at the games.

India made history at the Asian Games by securing their 20th gold medal, a milestone achievement in the tournament's history. Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu clinched a gold medal in squash mixed team, marking a significant victory for India. In badminton, HS Prannoy secured India's sole individual medal by defeating Lee Zii Jia in a thrilling three-game encounter. Additionally, Indian wrestlers, including Pooja Gehlot, Antim Panghal, Mansi, and Naveen, qualified for bronze medal matches, adding to India's impressive performance at the games. The matches are set to commence later today.

The Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to kick off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with England facing New Zealand in the opening match. Despite previous speculations, there won't be an opening ceremony, clarified by sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Instead, the Captains' Day event took place, where all 10 captains, including India's Rohit Sharma, shared their thoughts. Rohit Sharma mentioned the hosting team's previous victories but emphasized focusing on the game. The match starts at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss at 1:30 PM IST. Cricket fans anticipate a thrilling tournament in packed stadiums.

On the 12th day of Asian games 2023, India clinched their 19th gold medal in Hangzhou, with a thrilling victory in the compound women's team archery final against Chinese Taipei. Archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami, and Parneet Kaur secured a narrow 230-229 win. In badminton, HS Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals, while PV Sindhu faced disappointment, losing in straight games to China's He Bingjiao. Wrestler Pooja Gehlot progressed to the women's freestyle 50kg final. Saurav Ghosal aimed for gold in the men's singles squash final. India's medal tally stands at 19 gold, 31 silver, and 32 bronze.

In a remarkable display of javelin throw at the Asian Games 2023 finals, Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal with a season-best distance of 88.88m, surpassing Indian peer Kishore Jena's personal best of 86.77m which earned him the silver. Initially, Chopra's exceptional first attempt, although technically impressive, couldn't be officially recorded due to a technical malfunction. Despite the lack of confirmation, Chopra's outstanding performance led to his victory. He was asked to retake his first attempt, eventually securing the gold, while Jena's impressive effort earned him the silver medal in the event. India clinched the 18th gold in the Men's 4x400m Relay event, setting a new National Record with a timing of 3:01.58, marking their first win since 1962.  This takes India's medal haul at the Asian Games to its best ever with 81 medals till now including 18 gold, 31 silver, and 32 bronze medals. India inching towards its target of 100 medals which seems highly probable now.