Asian Games 2023, Day 4 Live Updates: Shooters Shine as India's Medal Tally Reaches 22
In a remarkable display of shooting prowess, Indian athletes excelled on Day 4 of the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. The star of the day was Sift Kaur Samra, who not only secured a gold medal but also set new records in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions individual event. Let's dive into the thrilling updates from Day 4:
Historic Achievement by Sift Kaur Samra:
- Sift Kaur Samra clinched the gold medal and made history by breaking the world record, Asian record, and Asian Games record in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions individual event. Her incredible feat brought immense pride to India.
Double Delight in Women's Shooting:
- Ashi Chouksey contributed to India's success by securing the bronze medal in the same event where Sift Kaur Samra won gold.
- In the women's 50m rifle 3 positions team event, Ashi, along with Manini Kaushik and Sift, delivered a fantastic performance, earning India a silver medal.
Victory in Women's 25m Pistol:
- India's shooting dominance extended to the women's 25-meter pistol team event, where Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan displayed exceptional skills, clinching the gold medal.
Individual Brilliance in Pistol Events:
- Manu Bhaker excelled in the women's 25-meter pistol event, securing the top position in the qualification round. Although she missed the podium in the final, her performance was commendable.
- Esha Singh, another Indian shooter, claimed the silver medal in the 25m women's pistol final, finishing just behind China's Rui Liu, who set a new Asian Games record.
- Rhythm Sangwan also showcased her talent by finishing in the seventh position in the same event.
Bronze in Men's Skeet Team Event:
- India celebrated another podium finish in the skeet-50 team men's event, with the trio of Anant Jeet Singh, Gurjoat Siingh, and Angar Vir Singh Bajwa securing the bronze medal.
Mixed Fortunes in Other Sports:
- The Indian women's hockey team embarked on their campaign with an impressive 13-0 victory against Singapore in Pool A.
- Rohit Jadhav represented India in the Wushu men's Daoshu final, finishing in the eighth position.
- In swimming, Nina Venkatesh couldn't secure a spot in the women's 100m butterfly final, finishing 14th in the heats.
- India faced setbacks in tennis, with Sumit Nagal losing in the men's singles quarterfinal fixture.
- Shiva Thapa faced disappointment in boxing, crashing out in the men's 57kg quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Nikhat Zareen was scheduled for action.
- Roshibina Devi, who had already secured a bronze in the women's 60kg event, aimed to achieve further success in her competition.
India's Medal Tally:
- With these remarkable achievements on Day 4, India's medal tally stood as follows:
- Gold: 5
- Silver: 7
- Bronze: 10
Additional Highlights:
- In table tennis, G Sathiyan and Manika Batra faced Napat Thanmathikom and Suthasini Sawettabut of Thailand in the mixed doubles.
- India's David Beckham (yes, that's the name) advanced to the men's sprint quarter-final in cycling.
- The Indian League of Legends eSports team fought valiantly but bowed out of the tournament with a 0-2 defeat against Vietnam in the quarterfinals.
- Hriday Vipul Chheda led the way in equestrian dressage, individual intermediate I, riding Chemxpro Emerald.
Day 4 of the Asian Games 2023 showcased India's exceptional talent in shooting and marked a historic moment with Sift Kaur Samra's world-record-breaking performance. As the competition unfolds, the Indian contingent continues to strive for excellence, and the nation eagerly awaits more triumphs in the days to come. Stay tuned for further updates as our athletes aim to raise the Indian flag higher in Hangzhou.
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