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Historic bronze for India in women's sepaktakraw at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India made history at the Asian Games by securing their first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Indian men's kabaddi team dominates Pakistan, advances to Asian Games final

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's kabaddi team stormed into the final of the 19th Asian Games, thrashing arch-rivals Pakistan with a commanding score of 61-14 in the semifinal clash on Friday. India's dominant performance showcased their prowess and determination, securing a well-deserved place in the championship match.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

'Mujhe pata tha bhai saab maar denge': Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena banter steals the show

HANGZHOU: The chatty and lively sides of Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena suggested nothing had happened. But an hour or so ago on October 4, the men's javelin throw final at the Asian Games began with a storm.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Indian squash legend Saurav Ghosal leaves Hangzhou with a dream unfulfilled, but his head held high

HANGZHOU: A tear almost rolled down his cheek. Dabbing the corner of his eye, Saurav Ghosal gathered himself. Something that he wanted so badly across two decades and six Asian Games editions had once again eluded him.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Asian Games | Indian women thump Nepal; storms into kabaddi final

The Indian women’s kabaddi team assured the country of a silver at least after they got the better of Nepal in the semi-final of the team event in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on October 6.

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

Asian Games: Indian men's cricket team thrashes Bangladesh to reach the final

NEW DELHI: India's cricket team secured a spot in the final of the Asian Games cricket tournament with an impressive nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh. India won the toss and chose to field first, and their spinners made a significant impact on the Bangladeshi batting lineup.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games cricket | Washington and Sai Kishore help India trump Bangladesh, to face Afghanistan in the final

India power into Asian Games gold medal match with crushing nine-wicket win over Bangladesh. India, playing at Asiad for first time, will face Pakistan or Afghanistan in title-decider

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games

“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

Newslaundry · Oct 6, 2023

Asian Games | Indian women's recurve team wins bronze

India won a bronze medal in the recurve section at the Asian Games after 13 yrs, their 7th medal overall. Abhishek Verma & Ojas Deotale reached the compound individual final, while Jyothi Surekha Vennam advanced to the women's compound individual final, assuring at least a silver medal. India's last medal…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

Asian Games: Indian archers break 13-year medal drought in the recurve section

NEW DELHI: Indian archers achieved a historic feat by winning a bronze medal in the recurve section at the Asian Games, ending a 13-year wait for a medal in this category. The Indian women's team consisting of Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur, and Bhajan Kaur secured the bronze medal by defeating…

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023