Saudi’s Abdullah Abkar claims 200m silver at Asian Games
HANGZHOU: Abdullah Abkar won the fourth Saudi medal of the 19th Asian Games when placing second in the men’s 200m at the Olympic stadium in Hangzhou.
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Hurdlers take dual golds, North Korea set another weightlifting record
HANGZHOU, China: Two hurdlers were crowned champions after a photo finish at the Asian Games on Monday (Oct 2) while North Korea doubled down in record-breaking style in the weightlifting.
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Both Through At China Open
Carlos Alcaraz sealed a spot in the men's semi-finals of the China Open with a straight-sets victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in Beijing on Monday. The world number two triumphed 6-4, 6-2 to set up a semi-final clash with either Jannik Sinner or Grigor Dimitrov. Alcaraz shook off an early break of serve to overpower the world number nine, eventually seizing an attritional first set with a 40-0 service game. He then took control, breaking twice without reply in set two before finally forcing Ruud to slice a backhand into the net. "To be able to win these kinds of matches the way I did gives you extra confidence in your game," Alcaraz said at a post-match news conference.
"Matter Of Great Pride": VVS Laxman On Players Representing India At Asian Games 2023
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman who will act as the head coach for the 'Men in Blue' during their Asian Games campaign said that it is a matter of "great pride" for the player to take part in the Asiad. Indian men's cricket team will kickstart their Asian Games campaign with their match against Nepal on Tuesday. On the eve of the quarterfinal clash, Laxman talked about the prospect of playing in China and talked about the opportunity that the Asian Games presents to these players. "It is very different we never thought that we would play cricket in China, I think it is a great opportunity for the entire team because participating in the Asian Games is itself a big opportunity and a matter of great pride for all these players," Laxman told reporters.
Five things to know about Singapore's sprint queen Shanti Pereira
HANGZHOU, China: On Monday (Oct 2), Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira won a historic gold in the 200m final at the Asian Games, her second medal in Hangzhou.
Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 3: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action
India's decathlon star Tejaswin Shankar and boxing sensation Lovlina Borgohain will be among the stars in spotlight on October 3 at the Asian Games 2023. Meanwhile, the Indian men's cricket team will also kick off its campaign at the continental event with a quarter-final match against Nepal. India touched the 60-medal mark at the Asian Games 2023 on Monday. Athletics continued to contribute heavily to the tally as India won three silver and one bronze in the discipline on Monday.
Fever's Aliyah Boston named unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year - ESPN
In April, Aliyah Boston became the Indiana Fever's first No. 1 draft pick. Monday, she was named the franchise's second WNBA Rookie of the Year.
North Korean weightlifter sets new world record at Hangzhou Asian Games
HANGZHOU: North Korea maintained an eye-catching display in weightlifting at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday (Oct 2) when Kim Il Gyong lifted 111kg, setting a world record for the snatch on her way to gold in the women's 59kg category on day eight of competition.