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Hangzhou Asian Games | On day 8, India crosses the 50-medal mark

India crossed the 50-medal mark at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 1 when Nandini Agasara won the bronze in the women’s heptathlon 800m.

As it rained medals on Day 8, India won golds in men’s trap shooting, men’s 3,000m steeple chase and men’s shot put events.

Indian athletes added 7 silvers and 5 bronzes. In the 100m hurdles, initially it was announced that Jyothi Yarraji clinched the bronze but it was later upgraded to silver as Wu Yanni was disqualified due to false start.

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