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Asian Games: Pravin Ojas, Jyothi Vennam Headline India's Compound Archery Medal Rush

Archers continued to add to the country's medal rush, with Pravin Ojas Deotale and Abhishek Verma clinching gold and silver medals respectively in the men's compound archery at the 19th Asian Games on Saturday. Pravin defeated Abhishek to bag the gold medal by a margin of 149-147. With these medals, India has now aggregated 9 medals, including 6 golds in compound archery. This is the best performance registered by India in the compound archery event.

Philippines break Asian Games basketball drought as Japan defy crowd for gold in women’s football

HANGZHOU: The Philippines won their first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962 while Japan defied the Hangzhou crowd to thrash North Korea 4-1 and retain their women’s football crown on Friday.

Ahmedabad serves up surprises as World Cup gets underway with comprehensive New Zealand win over England

Foolishly, some may say, I chose to put myself in the position of a paying spectator at the opening match of the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad.

Watch: Virat Kohli Runs Hilariously During Team India's Net Session, Fans Compare It To His 'Water Boy' Role

India batter Virat Kohli left the fans in splits with his funny run in the nets during India's training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign opener against Australia. With his pads on, Kohli ran in a hilarious manner, reminding fans of his similar funny run during the inconsequential Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Bangladesh in which he served as the 'water boy'. Kohli also had some fun with Jasprit Bumrah in the nets. Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami were also seen in the video.

'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra took the opening day of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 by storm as the New Zealand youngster slammed his maiden century against defending champions England. The ton guided his team to a sensational win in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The 23-year-old was sent to bat at No.3 in the absence of Kane Williamson and he went on to score an unbeaten 123 off just 93 deliveries. The partnership with Devon Conway meant that England had no chance of a fightback in the game and New Zealand started their Cricket World Cup campaign on a thumping note. While Ravindra's parents both hail from India, his name actually comes from two Indian cricket team batting legends – Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue, rendering him a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness but head coach Rahul Dravid did not want to throw in the towel yet with 36 hours still to go for the match.

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 6: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

The Indian contingent continues the journey to the 100-medal mark with multiple medal events at the Asian Games 2023 on on Friday (October 6). The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Indian cricket team will be in action against Bangladesh in the men's cricket semifinal. A win on Friday will guarantee another medal and can set up a gold medal match against Pakistan. The men's hockey team will also have a chance to win gold as they take on Japan in the summit clash. Archery, Badminton and Wrestling will feature top Indian athletes who will be looking to add to their glory and add more medals to the kitty.

Asian Games 2023, October 6: Updated List Of All Indian Medal Winners

The Indian contingent is on a roll at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. India have so far won 95 medals (22 gold, 34 silver and 39 bronze) at the Asian Games 2023. This is India's biggest-ever medal haul at the Asian Games. This edition has also seen India's biggest-ever gold medal haul at the Asian Games. In the 2023 edition of the continental tournament, the Indian team is hopeful of crossing 100 medal mark, which will be a new high in Indian sport. India have won medals in Athletics, equestrian, shooting, cricket, tennis, and sailing among other sports.

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Asian Games: Pravin Ojas, Jyothi Vennam Headline India's Compound Archery Medal Rush

Philippines break Asian Games basketball drought as Japan defy crowd for gold in women’s football

Ahmedabad serves up surprises as World Cup gets underway with comprehensive New Zealand win over England

Watch: Virat Kohli Runs Hilariously During Team India's Net Session, Fans Compare It To His 'Water Boy' Role

'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 6: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

Asian Games 2023, October 6: Updated List Of All Indian Medal Winners