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Error-Prone HS Prannoy Signs Off With Maiden Asian Games Bronze

An error-prone HS Prannoy signed off with an Asian Games bronze, India's first medal in men's singles in 41 years, after going down in straight games to reigning All England champion, China's Li Shi Feng, in the semifinals in Hangzhou on Friday. The World No.7 Indian, who is playing with a back niggle, committed too many unforced errors to go down 16-21, 9-21 against the home favourite and world No. 8 Li in a 51-minute contest. It was India's second medal in men's singles since Syed Modi claimed a bronze in the 1982 edition in New Delhi. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

India vs Pakistan Kabaddi Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Asian Games Semi-final?

Seven-time champions India on Thursday set up a semifinal clash with Pakistan in the men's kabaddi competition after topping their group following an unbeaten run in the Asian Games. India first thrashed Chinese Taipei 50-27 to enter the semifinals and assure a medal and then notched up a 56-28 win over Japan in their last league match to top group A. India will next face Pakistan, who finished second in Group B. Against Chinese Taipei, India inflicted three all-outs on their opponents while the raiders notched four bonus points.

HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Assure India Of Asian Games Medals, PV Sindhu Bows Out In Quarterfinals

HS Prannoy battled his way to the semifinals, becoming only the first Indian in 41 years to win a badminton medal in men's singles at the Asian Games, but it was curtains for PV Sindhu in women's singles in Hangzhou on Thursday. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then progressed to the last four, becoming the second Indian men's doubles pair to secure a medal after Leroy D'sa and Pradeep Gandhe won a bronze in 1982. Playing with a taping on his lower back and a belt under his shirt, Prannoy battled severe back spasm to dish out a performance for the ages, outshining Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia 21-16 21-23 22-20 in the quarterfinals to assure India a second badminton medal at the ongoing Games. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

India vs Japan, Asian Games 2023, Men's Hockey Final, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?

India men's hockey team will be taking on Japan in the final match of the men's hockey event at the Asian Games 2023 on Friday. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side defeated South Korea 5-3 in the semi-final match and sealed the finale berth. Team India has been unbeaten at the Asian Games 2023 and topped the Pool A with wins in all five of their group matches. On the other hand, Japan defeated hosts China 3-2 in the semi-final. They finished at the second place in Pool A points table, where they only lost against India.