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Asian Games 2023: Saurav Ghosal Progresses, Joshna Chinappa Exits

Star Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa made a shock exit from the women's singles event but veteran Sourav Ghosal sailed into the quarterfinals of men's singles at the Asian Games on Monday. Taking the court first, Chinappa lost 1-3 to lower-ranked Heo Mingyeong of South Korea in the pre-quarterfinals. The 37-year-old, who received a first-round bye, went down 4-11, 12-10, 9-11, 8-11 in 37 minutes to the South Korean, ranked 158th, in the round of 16. The result is a major upset as Joshna was a medal favourite.

Asian Games 2023: Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Plays Out 34-34 Draw Against Chinese Taipei

In an unexpected start to its campaign, the Indian women's kabaddi team was on Monday held to a surprise 34-34 draw by Chinese Taipei in a Group A match at the Asian Games. The Indians were made to work hard throughout the contest by their opponents, who earned a bonus point on the last raid of the match to force a draw. The women side's next assignment will be against South Korea on Tuesday, while the men's team will take on Bangladesh in their Group A match. The Indian women's team did not have an ideal start but recovered well to finish ahead at the end of the first half.

North Korean footballers clash with referee after losing Asian Games quarter-final tie to Japan

HANGZHOU, China: North Korea football coach Sin Yong Nam defended his players after several clashed with match officials on the pitch after their 2-1 defeat to Japan in the Asian Games quarter-finals in Hangzhou on Sunday (Oct 1).

Asian Games 2023: India Women's Campaign Ends While Men's Hopes Alive In Sepaktakraw

The Indian men's team kept their hopes alive after winning two straight matches in group B but it was curtains for women's side in quadrant sepaktakraw at the Asian Games on Monday. The men's side thrashed Singapore 2-0 (21-7, 21-15) in just 38 minutes before beating Philippines 2-0 (21-16, 21-15) at the Jinhua Sports Centre Gymnasium. India will next face South Korea on Tuesday in their last group match. The top two teams from both groups qualify for the semi-finals and Japan are currently at the top with three wins.

Indian Men's, Women's Teams Clinch Bronze In Asian Games Roller Skating Events

Indian roller skaters clinched two bronze medals in men's and women's 3000m team relay events to match their best ever performance at the Asian Games here on Monday. The women's team of Sanjana Bathula, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj opened India's account on the ninth day of competitions, finishing with a timing of 4:34.861s. The Indian quartet finished behind gold medallists Chinese Taipei (4:19.447) and South Korea (4:21.146). (Asian Games Medals Tally)

Tears as South Korea whitewash China for 'precious' badminton gold

HANGZHOU, China: South Korea's badminton squad raced onto the court and some players were in tears after steamrolling hosts China 3-0 to win Asian Games women's team gold on Sunday (Oct 1) for the first time in nearly 30 years.

India Sign Off With First-Ever Badminton Team Silver At Asian Games

Injured HS Prannoy's absence hurt India as they went down fighting 2-3 against badminton powerhouse China to sign off with their first-ever silver medal in the men's team championships at the Asian Games on Sunday. After world No. 7 Prannoy was ruled out due to a back injury, Lakshya Sen produced a gutsy show in the first singles and doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then bossed over their opponents to put India 2-0 ahead. So, it was once again left to Srikanth to carry the team on his shoulders. The former world No. 1, who had produced a gritty show against South Korea in the semifinals, couldn't go the distance this time despite a healthy lead and multiple game points as China fought back to make it 1-2.

Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim get military exemption with Asian Games gold medal - ESPN

Most of the world's best golfers are competing in the Ryder Cup outside Rome this weekend, but PGA Tour members Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim of South Korea captured something just as meaningful.

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Asian Games 2023: Saurav Ghosal Progresses, Joshna Chinappa Exits

Asian Games 2023: Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Plays Out 34-34 Draw Against Chinese Taipei

North Korean footballers clash with referee after losing Asian Games quarter-final tie to Japan

Asian Games 2023: India Women's Campaign Ends While Men's Hopes Alive In Sepaktakraw

Indian Men's, Women's Teams Clinch Bronze In Asian Games Roller Skating Events

Tears as South Korea whitewash China for 'precious' badminton gold

India Sign Off With First-Ever Badminton Team Silver At Asian Games

Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim get military exemption with Asian Games gold medal - ESPN