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Asian Games, Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain Books Paris Olympics Ticket; Narender, Preeti Sign Off With Bronze

World champion Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) locked an Olympic quota for herself by moving into the final while Preeti Pawar (54kg) and Narender Berwal ( 92kg) signed off with bronze medals at the Asian Games on Tuesday. Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist, cleverly managed her bout against Asian Championship silver medallist Baison Manikon of Thailand to win by an unanimous 5-0 decision and remain in the hunt for a gold medal in the continental showpiece. Preeti, whose father is an assistant sub-inspector in Haryana Police, put up a good show but lost 0-5 to reigning flyweight champion China's Chang Yuan. She has already secured an Olympic quota.

Asian Games 2023 October 4 Schedule: Indians In Action, Events And Timing

The Indian medal rush in athletics continued at the Asian Games 2023 and the contingent will have a golden chance of crossing their highest ever medals tally at the continental competition on Wednesday (October 4). Both the men's and women's teams will be in action in the 4x400m Relay race final while world champion Neeraj Chopra will take part in the men's javelin event. 3000m Steeplechase gold medalist Avinash Sable will also have a chance to add to his tally in the 5000m final. The individuals events in squash and badminton continue as India are poised to earn multiple medals across disciplines.

Batsmen make merry as Australia edge Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

BENGALURU : Pakistan batsman Babar Azam scored a breezy 90 against Australia while Iftikhar Ahmed sparkled at the top of the order with an 83 but the 1992 world champions could not prevent a 14-run defeat in their World Cup warm-up game in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli Spotted At Mumbai Airport, Set To Rejoin Team Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023: Report

Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli was spotted at the Mumbai airport and he is all set to rejoin his teammates ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023, according to reports. Kohli was in Guwahati with the team for the Cricket World Cup warm-up match against England but after the game was called off due to rain, he had to travel to Mumbai for some emergency reason. However, it seems like he is done with his commitments in Mumbai and he is on his way to join the team once again before their first match in the competition in Chennai when they take on multiple-time champions Australia on October 8.

ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As 'Global Ambassador' For ODI World Cup 2023

The ICC on Tuesday named legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the 'Global Ambassador' for the men's Cricket World Cup 2023 beginning Thursday in Ahmedabad. Tendulkar, who has an enviable record of featuring in six 50 over World Cups in his decorated career, will walk out with the World Cup trophy before the opening match between England and New Zealand, declaring the tournament open. "From being a ball boy in 1987 to representing the country in six editions, World Cups have always held a special place in my heart. Winning the World Cup in 2011 is the proudest moment of my cricketing journey," Tendulkar was quoted as saying in a press release.

Asian Games 2023: Annu Rani Secures Gold In Women's Javelin Throw, Praveen Chitravel Wins Bronze In Men's Triple Jump

Indian women's javelin ace Annu Rani, with her season-best throw, claimed India's 15th gold medal in the final in the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games, on Tuesday. Annu touched 62.92m, which was her season's best throw and topped the chart to win the country its 15th gold in the ongoing Asian Games. Her best throw of the evening came in her fourth attempt. Sri Lankan javelin thrower, Nadeesha Dilhan, claimed the second spot with her personal best throw of 61.57m while China's Huihui Lyu claimed the bronze medal with a throw of 61.29m.

Klasemen Medali Asian Games 2023: Indonesia 6 Emas, Masih di Posisi 12

Indonesia menambah dua medali emas di Asian Games 2023 pada hari Selasa (3/10). Dengan enam emas, Indonesia masih menempati peringkat 12 di klasemen medali.

Chess At Asian Games 2023: Indian Men Held To 2-2 Draw; Women Rout Mongolia In Round Five

The top-seeded Indian men's team was held to a 2-2 draw by Iran in the fifth round of the Asian Games on Tuesday. In women's team event, second-seed India crushed Mongolia 4-0 in round five with Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali leading the way. Both the men's and women's teams are in second spot with eight Match Points each. The men's team came up against leaders Iran and saw its top player D Gukesh go down to Parham Maghsoudloo, while R Praggnanandhaa beat Seyedmohammedamin Tabatabaei.

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Asian Games, Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain Books Paris Olympics Ticket; Narender, Preeti Sign Off With Bronze

Asian Games 2023 October 4 Schedule: Indians In Action, Events And Timing

Batsmen make merry as Australia edge Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Virat Kohli Spotted At Mumbai Airport, Set To Rejoin Team Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023: Report

ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As 'Global Ambassador' For ODI World Cup 2023

Asian Games 2023: Annu Rani Secures Gold In Women's Javelin Throw, Praveen Chitravel Wins Bronze In Men's Triple Jump

Klasemen Medali Asian Games 2023: Indonesia 6 Emas, Masih di Posisi 12

Chess At Asian Games 2023: Indian Men Held To 2-2 Draw; Women Rout Mongolia In Round Five