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Watch: Avinash Sable Shatters Asian Games Record To Win Historic Gold Medal

A record-breaking Avinash Sable on Sunday became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games. The 29-year-old national record holder thus earned India its first gold medal in athletics at the ongoing Games, completing the race in 8:19.50 seconds. Sable rewrote the previous Asian Games record of 8:22.79 held in the name of Iran's Hossein Keyhani set at the 2018 Jakarta Games. Sudha Singh had won a gold in women's 3000m steeplechase in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. Earlier, the toast of the nation in the last edition, Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman's one "last shot" at glory at the Asian Games turned into a nightmare as she struggled with injuries to virtually go out of medal reckoning after the javelin throw event.

Asian Games: Boxer Jaismine Lamboria's Campaign Ends In Women's 60kg Quarterfinals

Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria's Asian Games campaign ended in the quarterfinals of the women's 60Kg after RSC (referee stopping the contest) defeat in round 2 against North Korea's Won Ungyong on Sunday. Jaismine had a great first round, defeating Ungyong Won 5-0. But, she couldn't defend herself in the second round and lost the bout after RSC. Meanwhile, boxer Parveen assured the country of its fifth boxing medal and also secured a quota for the Paris Olympics 2024, reaching the semifinals of the women's 57 kg category on Sunday.

Riau Ega dan Baasith Lolos 16 Besar Asian Games 2023

Atlet panah Indonesia Riau Ega Agata Salsabila dan Ahmad Khoirul Baasith lolos ke per 16 besar Asian Games 2023 dalam babak putaran kualifikasi nomor recurve perorangan putra.

Williams sets up British Open final showdown with Selby

Mark Williams overcame nerves to reach his 40th career ranking final as he beat Hossein Vafaei 6-3 in the Cazoo British Open.

Preeti Pawar Wins Olympic Quota, 3 Boxers Assure India Of Asian Games Medals

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar secured a quota for the Paris Olympics and also assured herself of a medal along with Lovlina Borgohain and Narender as they moved into the semifinals of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday. The 19-year-old Preeti put up a fearless display against Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova, a three-time World Championship medallist and reigning Asian champion, to eke out a 4-1 win in a fiercely fought 54kg quarterfinal bout. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina, who received a first round bye, used her long reach to expectedly defeat South Korea's Seong Suyeon by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the women's 75 kg category.

Lalu Muhammad Zohri Gagal Raih Medali di Final Lari 100 M Asian Games

Lalu Muhammad Zohri gagal menyumbang medali di cabang atletik lari 100 m Asian Games 2023. Pelari Indonesia ini harus puas di posisi keenam pada babak final.

Yemenis at Asian Games divided by war, united by sport

HANGZHOU, China: One delivered gas cylinders in government-run Aden for a living and the other cooked meals in Houthi-held Sanaa. Now the two athletes from war-torn Yemen find themselves on the same team at the Asian Games. Yemen has been in the grip of a war since 2014 pitting forces loyal to the internationally recognized government against the Iran-backed Houthis. The conflict has cost hundreds of thousands of lives. The Yemeni team at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China is the only sign of the country’s unity, according to delegation chief Abdel Sattar Al-Hamadani. “We marched behind a single banner at the opening of the Games,” Hamadani told AFP. “Sport has paid a heavy price for the war,” added Hamadani, who heads the Yemeni Basketball Association, pointing out the absence of any material support, apart from that provided by the International Olympic Committee and Asian bodies. Said Al-Khodr, a judo fighter from Aden, worked in the morning and trained in the afternoon to make the Games team. “The love of sport runs through my veins and I toil from dawn until 3:00 p.m.

Shanti Pereira suffers scare in 100m heat, but qualifies for Asian Games final

HANGZHOU, China: Shanti Pereira had to wait a little longer than usual on Friday (Sep 29) to confirm her place in the 100m final of the Asian Games .

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Watch: Avinash Sable Shatters Asian Games Record To Win Historic Gold Medal

Asian Games: Boxer Jaismine Lamboria's Campaign Ends In Women's 60kg Quarterfinals

Riau Ega dan Baasith Lolos 16 Besar Asian Games 2023

Williams sets up British Open final showdown with Selby

Preeti Pawar Wins Olympic Quota, 3 Boxers Assure India Of Asian Games Medals

Lalu Muhammad Zohri Gagal Raih Medali di Final Lari 100 M Asian Games

Yemenis at Asian Games divided by war, united by sport

Shanti Pereira suffers scare in 100m heat, but qualifies for Asian Games final