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Antim Panghal Wins Bronze On Tough Day For Indian Wrestlers At Asian Games

October 5, 2023 admin

Teen sensation Antim Panghal humbled Tokyo Olympics medallist Bolortuya Bat-Ochir 3-1 to win a bronze medal but other Indian wrestlers struggled badly at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday. The 19-year-old Antim bounced back after losing to two-time Japanese world champion Akari Fujinami in the quarterfinals in a superb manner as she did not…

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Asian Games 2023: Indian Canoers And Kayakers Move To Semis, Climbers Shine

October 5, 2023 admin

Representative image© X (formerly Twitter) The Indian climbers started their campaign in boulder and lead events on a positive note as all four advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games 2023 on Thursday. In the men’s qualification match, Aman Verma finished eighth with a combined score of 118.8 (64.8 in boulder and 54 in…

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Asian Games: How India Can Go Past 100-Medal Mark, Fulfil ‘Sau Paar’ Prophecy

October 5, 2023 admin

The Indian contingent recorded its biggest-ever medal haul in the history of Asian Games on Wednesday, as it went past the 70 mark at the Hangzhou event. As the sporting world lauded the Indian athletes in China for their stupendous effort, many reminded them that the job wasn’t yet done. The target for the Indian…

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“I Felt Bad That My First Throw…”: Neeraj Chopra Opens Up On Asian Games 2023 Controversy

October 5, 2023 admin

Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal in men’s javelin event at Asian Games 2023 with a season-best throw of 88.88m but the win was not without controversies. The very first attempt by the reigning world champion was a massive one and it looked that throw easily breached the 85m-mark. However, the organisers were not able…

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Asian Games 2023 October 5 Schedule: Indians In Action, Events And Timing

October 4, 2023 admin

India have already surpassed their best-ever medals tally at the Asian Games but the athletes will be looking to inch closer to the impressive 100-medal mark on Thursday (October 5). A Belliappa and Man Singh will be in action during the Men’s Marathon and medals in the event will be the perfect way to finish a…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

October 4, 2023 admin

Kishore Jena at Asian Games 2023© AFP Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China’s Hangzhou. With a personal best of 87.54 m, Kishore has also…

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Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 5: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

October 4, 2023 admin

Representational Image.© AFP The Indian men’s bridge team will be competing in the final of the event on Thursday while squash star Saurav Ghosal will also be competing in the men’s singles final among the other Indian stars who will be in action across different medal events. India will aim to continue its record-breaking medal…

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Chess At Asian Games: India Women Outclass Uzbekistan; Men Share Honours With China

October 4, 2023 admin

Representational Image.© AFP Indian women crushed Uzbekistan 4-0, while the men were held to a 2-2 draw by China in the sixth round of the chess team competition in the Asian on Wednesday. Against China, the top-seeded Indian men saw games on all four boards ending in draws. The country’s top player D Gukesh and…

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Bridge At Asian Games 2023: Indian Men Beat China To Enter Final; Assure Silver

October 4, 2023 admin

Indian men’s team showed spectacular skill and unwavering determination to outwit China 2-1 and reach the finals of the bridge competition, assuring the country of at least a silver medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday. Indian men, represented by Jaggy Shivdasani, Sandeep Thakral, Sumit Mukherjee, Rajeshwar Tiwari, Raju Tolani and Ajay Khare, will face…

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Asian Games 2023: Did Chinese Officials Try To ‘Cheat’ Neeraj Chopra? India Great’s Big Accusation

October 4, 2023 admin

A huge controversy erupted during Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Asian Games when his first attempt was not measured, prompting legendary Anju Bobby George to accuse the Chinese officials of “trying to cheat” and “deliberately targeting the Indians”. It seemed Chopra had comfortably cleared the 85m mark but to his surprise…

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