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PremiumAsian Games 2023 Day 2 Highlights: Indian women's cricket team on Monday won their maiden gold medal in Asian Games 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in final. This is a historic feat achieved by the Indian Women's cricket team.
India, in a dazzling display of skill and prowess, achieved a remarkable feat by securing a new world record and capturing the gold medal in the men's 10 air rifle team event during the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. This triumph unfolded on September 25, marking Day 3 of the prestigious sporting event.
The formidable Indian shooting squad, comprised of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankkash Balasaheb Patil and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, combined their talents to amass an impressive total of 1893.7 points, thereby establishing a fresh world record. Simultaneously, the Indian contingent participating in the men's four rowing final displayed their mettle, securing a well-deserved bronze medal with a commendable time of 6:10:81. However, it was a nail-biting moment for Balraj Panwar, who narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing in fourth place in the fiercely contested men's singles sculls final.
In the realm of swimming, Srihari Nataraj showcased his prowess by earning a spot in the men's 50m backstroke final, following a solid sixth-place finish in the heats.
All attention now shifts to the Indian women's cricket team, as they prepare to face off against Sri Lanka in the highly anticipated gold medal match. Additionally, fans can look forward to the mixed team table tennis action. Regrettably, both the men's and women's teams have bowed out of the competition, with the men's team falling to South Korea and the women's team succumbing to Thailand. Nevertheless, the sporting extravaganza continues, with numerous other events in which Indian athletes will vie for podium positions.
Medal tally for India so far:
Gold: 2
Silver: 3
Bronze: 6
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Aryan, Aneesh, Kushagra, and Tamish finished sixth overall in the heats, with a timing of 7:29:04, according to media reports.
It's a day full of promise for Team India at the Asian Games 2023. Athletes are set to make their mark across an array of sporting events, from gymnastics and boxing to basketball and cricket.
India's Ramkumar Ramanathan has received a walkover. This came after his opponent Sunatullo Isroilov of Tajikistan retired days before the match.
India's Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has won the bronze medal in the individual men's 10m air rifle event.
The Asian Games 2023 will be streamed live via SonyLiv. Viewers can tune in to the live telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD and Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi) TV channels.
The spotlight shifts to the Indian women's cricket squad as they face off against Sri Lanka in the battle for the gold medal.
In the men's 10 air rifle event, a triumphant Indian trio composed of Divyansh Panwar, Rudrankkash Patil, and Aishwary Pratap Singh not only clinched the coveted gold medal but also etched their names in history by establishing a fresh world record.
Swimming: Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke final, with a timing of 25.43 in his heat.
Swimming: Maana Patel failed to qualify for women's 50m backstroke final
