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Asian Games: Vandana, Deep Grace, Deepika Slam Hat-tricks, Power India Into Women's Hockey Semifinal

Experienced striker Vandana Katariya, vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka and Deepika slammed a hat-trick each as India stormed into the semifinals of the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games with a 13-0 drubbing of Hong Kong in their final pool match in Hangzhou on Tuesday. Vandana (2nd, 16th, 48th minutes) scored three field goals, while Deep Grace (11th, 34th, 42nd) converted three penalty corners for India. Deepika (4th, 54th, 58th) was not to be left behind as she also emulated the feat of her senior teammates in India's rout of Hong Kong. (Asian Games Medals Tally | Asian Games Full Schedule)

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores 48-Ball Hundred, Breaks Shubman Gill's Record

Attacking opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal set the Asian Games stage on fire as the Indian team took on Nepal in the men's cricket quarter-final match. Jaiswal looked in fine form as he became the first Indian to score a hundred in the Asian Games 2023, reaching the triple-digit score in just 48 balls. In the process, Jaiswal also went on to break a record set by Shubman Gill who was the youngest to score a century for India in T20 international cricket.

Asian Games 2023: Tejaswin Shankar Takes Pole Position In Men's Decathlon

India's Tejaswin Shankar took pole position on the first day of the decathlon events at the Asian Games 2023. Shankar asserted his dominance in the men's decathlon long jump. He scored 903 points from the first event with a distance of 7.37m. In the high jump, Shankar successfully cleared 2.21m and took 1002 points to maintain his position at the top. He finished first in the men's decathlon 400m event and moved to 4260 points, a 250-point lead over his nearest rival. India's good show in athletics continued with Parul Chaudhary and Priti securing silver and bronze medals respectively in the women's 3000-metre steeplechase.

Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'Extremely Happy' To Bask In Roller-Skater Wife Aarathy's Asian Games Glory

Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal, a team bronze in 3000m relay in Hangzhou. Warrier, a nippy fast medium bowler, who plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, has played IPL and also luckily got to play a T20 International during the COVID-19 hit tour of Sri Lanka in 2021, where he had gone as a net bowler.

India vs Netherlands Live Score, World Cup 2023 Warm Up Match: Rain Threat Looms On Practice Game

India vs Netherlands, World Cup Warm-up ODI Live:After seeing their first warm-up match against England being washed out in Guwahati, the Indian cricket team gears up for the Netherlands challenge, hoping to see a full 100-over contest. Rohit Sharma's men have a few issues to iron out before the Cricket World Cup campaign gets underway. The Netherlands, on the other hand, did get to play some sort of cricket against Australia in their first practice game. However, the Dutch could bat only for 14.2 overs while chasing a target of 167 runs. They would look to fare better against the Indians. (LIVE Scorecard)

Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale Set Up All-Indian Final Clash, India Assure Of Three Medals In Archery

Reigning world champion Ojas Deotale blazed his way to the final with a perfect score of 150, while veteran Abhishek Verma also shone bright to set up an all-Indian gold medal clash and assure the county of a top-two finish in the men's individual compound archery at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday. Seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam also advanced into the women's individual final at the expense of world champion Aditi Swami, as the compound archers led India's charge at the continental showpiece.

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.

Asian Games: India's Bronze Upgraded To Silver Following Sri Lanka's Disqualification In 4x400m Mixed Relay

The Indian team clinched a silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay event in the ongoing Asian Games on Monday after the Sri Lankan team got disqualified for lane infringement. Initially, India claimed the third spot. The Indian team comprising Muhammed Ajmal, Vithya Ramraj, Rajesh Ramesh and Subha Venkatesan clocked 3:14.34s to claim the silver medal. Bahrain topped the chart with timing of 3:14.02s and Kazakhstan with their season-best timing of 3:24.85s claimed the bronze medal. Meanwhile, Indian athlete Ancy Sojan Edappilly bagged a silver medal in the women's long jump.

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Asian Games: Vandana, Deep Grace, Deepika Slam Hat-tricks, Power India Into Women's Hockey Semifinal

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores 48-Ball Hundred, Breaks Shubman Gill's Record

Asian Games 2023: Tejaswin Shankar Takes Pole Position In Men's Decathlon

Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'Extremely Happy' To Bask In Roller-Skater Wife Aarathy's Asian Games Glory

India vs Netherlands Live Score, World Cup 2023 Warm Up Match: Rain Threat Looms On Practice Game

Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale Set Up All-Indian Final Clash, India Assure Of Three Medals In Archery

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 3: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

Asian Games: India's Bronze Upgraded To Silver Following Sri Lanka's Disqualification In 4x400m Mixed Relay