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Asian Games: Indian Men And Women's Chess Teams Clinch Silver Medals

The Indian men's and women's chess teams won silver medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday. GM Harika Dronavalli, IM Vaishali Rameshbabu, IM Vantika Agrawal, and WGM Savitha Shri Baskar all won their games in a dominating fashion to beat South Korea 4-0 in the final round to finish with 15 match points. The top-seeded Chinese team won its last round match against the UAE with a 4-0 margin to take the gold with 17/18 match points. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

Games-India win kabaddi, cricket golds amidst chaos, controversy

HANGZHOU, China :India passed their 100-medal target for the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday, but two of the golds they won - in the men's kabaddi and cricket - were mired in controversy.

Deepak Punia Outplayed By idol Hasan Yazdani In Asian Games, Indian Wrestlers Return With Six Medals

Hasan Yazdani expectedly proved too good for Deepak Punia, who settled for a silver after losing by technical superiority to the Iranian legend in the men's 86kg category as India's wrestling campaign concluded at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday with six medals but without a gold. It was the second time that Deepak found himself up against his childhood idol Yazdani, the two-time Olympic medallist and eight-time World Championship medallist. In the 2019 World Championships in Nur Sultan, Deepak had reached the final on debut but did not wrestle against the Iranian due to a foot injury and conceded the bout, settling for a silver. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Reclaims Asian Games Title After Controversial Final, Women Also Clinch Gold

The Indian men's kabaddi team emerged victorious after an hour of arguments to reclaim its Asian Games title, beating defending champions Iran 33-29 in a controversial final, which was temporarily suspended, on Saturday. The women's team survived by the skin of its teeth as it beat Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a dramatic final for the country's 100th medal. There was hardly anything separating the two teams in the men's summit clash at 28-28 with one minute and five seconds left on the clock.

Games-Chaos in men's kabaddi final as India take gold

HANGZHOU, China : The final of the men's kabaddi competition at the Asian Games descended into chaos and was suspended as players and coaches protested over a referee decision with the game even on points and with just over a minute to play.

What Prompted Suspension Of India vs Iran Men's Kabaddi Final In Asian Games?

The India vs Iran men's kabaddi final couldn't reach a timely conclusion after drama over a rule change prompted the authorities to suspend the contest on Saturday. With scores tied 28-28, it was a do-or-die raid for India, and captain Pawan stepped up under pressure. Pawan was dashed out, with the point going to Iran, but the Indian raider said that he went out of the inner lobby without any touch. In such a situation, it's India who would've gotten a few points as Iran's defenders also went out with him. Drama over the matter continued for nearly an hour with the officials failing to come to a conclusion over which team gets the point.

Liu's grand final lift snatches Asian Games gold for China

HANGZHOU: China's Liu Huanhua produced an incredible final lift of 233kg to snatch Asian Games weightlifting gold from Olympic and world champion Akbar Djuraev on Friday (Oct 6).

Indian Women's Kabaddi Team In Tears After Country's Historic 100th Medal In Asian Games

The Indian women's kabaddi team players struggled to hold back their tears after beating Chinese Taipei in the final of the Asian Games. In what was a nail-biting encounter, India edged their opponents 26-25 to claim the gold medal, which was also India's 100th at the Hangzhou Games. After the referee blew the full-time whistle, the Indian players broke down as tears of joy flowed down their cheeks. Players hugged each other and celebrated the historic moment for the country.

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Asian Games: Indian Men And Women's Chess Teams Clinch Silver Medals

Games-India win kabaddi, cricket golds amidst chaos, controversy

Deepak Punia Outplayed By idol Hasan Yazdani In Asian Games, Indian Wrestlers Return With Six Medals

Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Reclaims Asian Games Title After Controversial Final, Women Also Clinch Gold

Games-Chaos in men's kabaddi final as India take gold

What Prompted Suspension Of India vs Iran Men's Kabaddi Final In Asian Games?

Liu's grand final lift snatches Asian Games gold for China

Indian Women's Kabaddi Team In Tears After Country's Historic 100th Medal In Asian Games