India Shines with Roller Skating and Athletics Medals, Advances in Archery and Table Tennis at Asian Games 2023

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:59am on 02 Oct 2023,Monday Sports

India clinched a roller skating bronze in the women's 3000m relay at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. The men's team also secured a bronze in the same event. In athletics, Tejaswin Shankar vies for a decathlon medal, while Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath won his 800m heat. Krishnan Kumar and Vithya Ramraj also qualified. India progressed to the quarterfinals in both men's and women's recurve archery, defeating Hong Kong, China. The women's table tennis pair aims for at least a silver after defeating world champions in the quarterfinals. India's total medal tally stands at 55: 13 gold, 21 silver, and 21 bronze.

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Indian Athletes Shine on Day 8 of Asian Games 2023 with 2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 3 Bronze; Silver after Hard-fought Badminton Final

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:42pm on 01 Oct 2023,Sunday Sports

India clinched 2 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals in athletics at the Asian Games on Sunday. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won shot put gold while Avinash Sable became the first Indian to take 3000m steeplechase gold with a Games record. Jyothi Yarraji's 100m hurdles bronze was upgraded to silver after China's Wu Yanni was disqualified. India also won 1500m and long jump silver, and 1500m and discus throw bronze. Earlier, Nikhat Zareen claimed boxing bronze, Kynan Chenai won 50m trap shooting bronze while golfer Aditi Ashok and women's trap team secured silvers. However, in badminton, the men's team lost a hard-fought gold medal match against rivals China and had to settle for silver. With 13 gold, 21 silver, and 19 bronze medals, India ranks 4th on the medal tally with a total of 53 medals till now.

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Avinash Sable Claims Gold in Men's 3000m Steeplechase, Tajinderpal Singh Toor Clinches Gold in Shot Put

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:58am on 01 Oct 2023,Sunday Sports

India has claimed two gold, three silver, and three bronze medals in athletics in the past two hours or so, securing a total of 52 medals till now. Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the 13th gold for India in the Men's shot put event, while Avinash Sable made history as the first Indian to win the 3000m steeplechase gold. India also won silver in men's 1500m and long jump along with bronze in women's 1500m and discus throw. Boxer Nikhat Zareen settled for bronze in the Women's 50kg category, and shooter Kynan Darius Chenai secured a bronze in the men's 50m trap event. Golfer Aditi Ashok earned silver in the women's individual round, and the women's team also won silver in the 25m trap event, bringing India's medal tally to 13 gold, 19 silver, and 20 bronze. In badminton, the Indian men's team is playing the gold medal match against China with the clash currently tied at 2-2. 

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India Sets Asian Games Record with Gold in Men's Trap Shooting; Wins Silver in Women's Event, Historic Golf Medal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00am on 01 Oct 2023,Sunday Sports

India clinched the gold medal in the Men's Trap team event at the Asian Games on Day 8, setting a new record with 361 points. Shooter Kynan Darius Chenai's flawless performance secured the victory against Kuwait. In the Women's Trap team event, India won silver with a total of 337 points, while China broke the world record to claim gold. Indian golfer Aditi Ashok also secured a historic silver in women's golf. With these achievements, India's overall medal count at the 2023 Asian Games rose to 41, including 11 gold, 16 silver, and 14 bronze medals, placing them fourth in the standings behind China, Japan, and South Korea.

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India Script History with Thumping 10-2 Win over Pakistan at Asian Games

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports

The Indian men's hockey team etched their names in the record books with an unforgettable 10-2 demolition of arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games pool encounter on Tuesday. This was the first time India crossed double digits in goals against the traditional foes. The rampant Indians netted 10 brilliant field goals, including a brace from star forward Mandeep Singh, stunning the Pakistanis in the lopsided Pool A clash. Riding on the rousing win, India finished top of their group to setup a mouthwatering semi-final clash against South Korea. The emphatic triumph over Pakistan underlined India's hockey might and boosted their confidence going into the knockout stage.

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India vs England ODI World Cup Warm-Up Match Washed Out Due to Heavy Rain in Guwahati

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports

The India vs England ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up match in Guwahati was canceled due to heavy rain. No balls were bowled as the match was washed out. India's captain Rohit Sharma had won the toss and chose to bat. India will play their next warm-up game against Netherlands on October 3, while England will face Bangladesh on Monday.

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Squash Gold for India After Ghoshal, Singh Beat Pakistan in Final

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:20am on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports

India won gold in men's team squash at the 2023 Asian Games after a dramatic comeback victory over rivals Pakistan. Down 0-1 after world number 15 Saurav Ghoshal's loss, an epic performance by Abhay Singh sealed India's 2-1 win. Singh displayed resilience, rallying from 2 games down to beat Pakistan's Noor Zaman in a thrilling 12-10 fifth game clincher. Singh's gritty win in the decisive contest snatched the gold for India, sparking celebrations. The see-saw squash final showcased incredible skill and intensity from both sides. But India held their nerve in the end to conquer Pakistan and claim Asian Games glory.

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Chinese Shooters Celebrate Indian Athlete's Birthday After Thrilling Asian Games Final

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:35am on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports

In a thrilling 10m air pistol mixed team event final at the Asian Games, Indian shooter Sarabjot Singh and his partner Divya TS clinched silver, narrowly missing gold against China. Despite their disappointment, the Chinese shooters displayed sportsmanship by celebrating Sarabjot's 21st birthday together. After the medals were awarded, the shooting arena echoed with "Happy Birthday To You," lifting Sarabjot's spirits. Both teams had a tense battle, with Sarabjot's last shot costing India the gold. The heartfelt gesture from the Chinese shooters turned the event into a memorable and unifying moment at the Games, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship.

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India Gears Up to Face England in ICC World Cup 2023 Warm-Up Match Amidst Challenges

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports

  India prepares to face England in a warm-up match for the ICC World Cup 2023 on September 30 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Head coach Rahul Dravid anticipates a 'full-strength' lineup, although players Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma are absent due to their Asian Games commitments. The match precedes India's World Cup opener against Australia on October 8. Guwahati's weather is predicted to be extremely hot with potential severe heat and afternoon rain. English players endured a challenging 38-hour journey to reach Guwahati, as described by Jonny Bairstow. India's expected lineup includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, among others, while England's lineup features Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes. Ravichandran Ashwin replaces the injured Axar Patel in India's squad.

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Bopanna, Bhosle Win Historic Asian Games Tennis Gold For India

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37am on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports

Indian tennis players Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosle won the gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China on Friday. The Indian pair defeated Chinese Taipei's Tsung-hao Huang and Liang En-shuo in the final by a score of 2-6, 6-3, 10-4 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre. After dropping the first set, Bopanna and Bhosle fought back to take the second set and dominated the champions tiebreak to clinch the gold. This marks India's first tennis gold at the 2023 Asian Games and adds to the country's growing medal count at the multi-sport even

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