Asian Games 2023: Overall Medal Tally and India’s Highlights of Day 3

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The Asian Games 2023 at Hangzhou have been nothing short of spectacular for the Indian contingent. India has showcased its prowess in a diverse range of sports, clinching medals, setting records, and leaving a significant mark in the multi-sport event.

Medal Tally of Asian Games 2023:

Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 People’s Republic of China 53 29 13 95
2 Republic of Korea 14 16 19 49
3 Japan 8 20 19 47
4 Uzbekistan 5 6 11 22
5 Hong Kong, China 5 4 10 19
6 India 3 4 7 14
7 Indonesia 3 1 5 9
8 Chinese Taipei 2 3 3 8
9 Thailand 2 0 5 7
10 Islamic Republic of Iran 1 4 5 10

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Asian Games 2023: Day 3 Highlights of India

EQUESTRIAN GLORY: GOLD AFTER 41 YEARS

In a historic moment for Indian equestrian sports, Hriday Chheda, Anush Agarwalla, Divyakriti Singh, and Sudipti Hajela secured the gold medal in the equestrian dressage team event. This triumph marked India’s first Asian Games gold in the sport in 41 years, a testament to their dedication and skill.

SAILING SUCCESS: SILVER AND BRONZE

Teenager Neha Thakur opened India’s sailing medal tally with a silver in the girl’s dinghy – ILCA4 event, showcasing her sailing prowess. Eabad Ali followed suit, clinching a bronze in the men’s windsurfer – RS:X event, adding another medal to India’s tally.

HOCKEY DOMINANCE CONTINUES

The Indian menโ€™s hockey team continued to dazzle, recording an emphatic 16-1 victory over Singapore, showcasing their top-class attacking display. This victory further solidified India’s hockey dominance in the competition.

SQUASH TRIUMPHS

India’s squash teams had a remarkable day. The men’s squash team, featuring Mahesh Mangaonkar, Saurav Ghosal, and Abhay Singh, secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Singapore in their pool match, following an earlier win against Qatar. Meanwhile, the women’s squash team defeated Pakistan 3-0 in their opening match of Pool B.

MIXED RESULTS IN TENNIS

Indian tennis players had a mixed bag of results. Sumit Nagal and Ankita Raina advanced to the singles quarter-finals, showcasing their skill and determination. However, Rutuja Bhosale and Ramkumar Ramanathan, along with two doubles pairs, faced defeats and were ousted from the competition.

BOXING QUARTER-FINALISTS

In boxing, Sachin Siwach (menโ€™s 57kg) and Narender Berwal (menโ€™s +92kg) made it to the quarter-finals after winning their opening bouts, setting the stage for more thrilling action in the days to come.

VOLLEYBALL HEARTBREAK

The Indian menโ€™s volleyball team, unfortunately, fell short in their classification match against Pakistan, finishing in sixth place. However, the Indian womenโ€™s volleyball team is gearing up to start their medal quest, and the nation eagerly awaits their performance.

WUSHU CHALLENGE

In Wushu, Surya Bhanu Partap Singh and Suraj Yadav competed fiercely but were ousted in the quarter-finals, unable to secure medals for India in this event.

CHESS BATTLE CONTINUES

Indian chess Grandmasters continued to battle it out in the competition. Vidit Santosh Gujarathi, Arjun Kumar Erigaisi, Koneru Humpy, and Harika Dronavalli displayed their chess prowess, positioning themselves well in the medals fray after round 7.

SWIMMING AND CYCLING

Indian swimmers Aryan Nehra and Kushagra Rawat competed in the men’s 1500m freestyle, showcasing their skills and determination. The Indian men’s 4×100 medley relay team achieved a historic feat by breaking the national record, although they narrowly missed the podium.

In track cycling, Indian cyclists faced tough competition but gave their all in the team sprint and team pursuit heats.

JUDO: MIXED FORTUNES

Indian judoka Tulika Maan, despite missing out on a bronze medal, exhibited her skills in the women’s +78kg category. Other judo participants faced challenges, but the spirit of competition remains high.

FENCING: BHAVANI DEVI

Bhavani Devi entered the quarter-finals on the back of an impressive six-match winning streak. However, in a highly competitive quarter-final match, Bhavani Devi faced a formidable opponent in Shao Yaqi, a reigning Asian silver medallist and world No. 11. Despite her best efforts, Bhavani Devi ultimately lost the quarter-final match with a score of 15-7.

ESPORTS: STREET FIGHTER SHOWDOWN

Ayan Biswas began his campaign with a resounding victory in the round of 32, where he defeated Nguyen Khanh Hung Chau of Vietnam with a decisive 2-0 scoreline. Ayan Biswas faced a challenging round 1 match against Abdulrahman Salem Alrayfal from Saudi Arabia. Despite his best efforts, Ayan Biswas experienced a setback, losing 2-1 in a closely contested match. This loss led him to drop into the losers’ bracket, where he faced further challenges.

Ayan Biswas demonstrated his resilience by bouncing back in the losers’ bracket round 2, where he secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Nguyen Khanh Hung Chau for the second time during the competition. However, the journey eventually reached its end in the losers’ bracket round 3, where Ayan Biswas faced Hong Kong’s Yeh Man Ho. Despite his spirited efforts, Ayan Biswas fell short, marking the end of his campaign at the Asian Games 2023.

Day 3 of the Asian Games 2023 was filled with excitement, as Indian athletes competed fiercely across a spectrum of sports. While some clinched medals and advanced to the next stages, others faced challenges that would only fuel their determination to strive for excellence.

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