India excels at the Asian Games 2023 with historic wins in shooting, rowing, and cricket.
On the second day of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, India showcased an outstanding performance across various sporting events, securing historic victories and adding to their medal tally.
Shooting Glory
In a stunning display of talent, India's shooting contingent, comprised of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankkash Balasaheb Patil, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, secured a new world record and clinched the gold medal in the men's 10 air rifle team event. Their combined score of 1893.7 points shattered records. Additionally, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won an individual bronze in the men's 10m air rifle final, while Rudrankkash claimed fourth place.
Rowing Brilliance
The Indian rowing team also made their mark by winning a bronze medal in the men's four-rowing final, completing the race in 6 minutes and 10.81 seconds. However, Balraj Panwar narrowly missed a medal in the men's singles sculls final, finishing fourth. In the men's quadruple sculls final, India secured another bronze, following China and Uzbekistan.
Swimming Success
Srihari Nataraj earned a spot in the men's 50m backstroke final by finishing sixth in the heats with a time of 25.43 seconds. Likith Selvaraj also qualified for the 100m men's breaststroke final, clocking in at 1 minute and 1.98 seconds. Unfortunately, Maana Patel did not qualify for the women's 50m backstroke final, while Anand AS and Vikram Khade fell short of making it to the men's 50m freestyle final.
Tennis Challenges
Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna faced an unexpected defeat in the men's doubles second round against Uzbekistan's Sergey Fomin and Khumoyun Sultanov. Meanwhile, Ankita Raina secured victory in the women's singles second round against Uzbek Sabrina Olimjonova.
Cricket Gold
In a historic moment, the Indian women's cricket team secured their first-ever gold medal in cricket at any event. They defeated Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final, with a score of 116/7 to 97/8. This victory marked a significant achievement for Indian cricket on the global stage.
Basketball Triumph
The Indian 3×3 basketball team made their mark with a 20-16 victory against Japan. Their exceptional teamwork and skill led to a memorable win, showcasing India's prowess in basketball.
Medal Tally
Medal tally for India:
Gold: 2
Silver: 3
Bronze: 6
After these remarkable achievements, India's medal tally stands at 2 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals. India's athletes have demonstrated their dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship, making the nation proud on the international stage.
As the Asian Games 2023 continues, India's athletes are poised to deliver more outstanding performances, and the nation eagerly anticipates further moments of glory and success.
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