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Asian Games 2023: Arjun, Vidit Secure Wins; Humpy Plays Tie, Harika Loses

Indian women's chess player Dronavalli Harika faced defeat, and Koneru Humpy played out a tie, while Arjun Kumar and Vidit Santosh won their games in the third round of women's and men's individual competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday. Harika lost 1-0 to China's Hou Yifan. Meanwhile, Humpy played a 0.5-0.5 with China's Zhu Jiner. On the other hand, Arjun defeated Vietnam's Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen by 1-0. While Vidit clinched a win against Thiland's Laohawirapap Prin by 1-0. (Asian Games Medals Tally | Full Schedule - Sep 25)

"A Proud Moment": Shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar On His Double-Win At Asian Games

Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar on Monday was elated at winning two medals at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. “I never thought that I would win two medals in a single day,” the 22-year-old athlete told ANI. Aishwary was part of the Indian team which won a gold at the Men's 10 Metre Air Rifle Team event earlier today and he also notched a bronze medal in the individual event of the same category. “It is not a gold medal (in a team event) but also our world record so it is very special. We are very happy that we won gold in the team event and created a new world record in the Asian Games,” said the shooter who hails from Khargone in Madhya Pradesh.

Watch: Celebrations Erupt As India Win Asian Games 2023 Gold In Women's Cricket

It was a historic moment for the Indian women's cricket team as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 on Monday. This was the first ever gold medal for India in women's cricket at the continental competition as they did not take part in the 2010 and 2014 editions. This was also the second gold medal for India on Monday after a phenomenal performance in the 10m air rifle team event. The Indian women's cricket team looked completely in control and celebrations erupted the moment the match ended with the players celebrating on the field.

Asian Games 2023: Japan Outplay India In Women's Handball

The Indian women's handball team began their Asian Games campaign on a losing note, losing to Japan 13-41 in their group B clash in Hangzhou on Monday. Menika, who netted four goals, was the sole bright spot for India giving them a fourth minute lead. But thereafter it was all about Japan as they fired on all cylinders to race to a 21-4 lead after 30 minutes. Japan pumped in 20 more second-half goals to open their campaign with a bang.

Asian Games 2023: Luck And Lack Of Discretion Cost India Silver In Rowing

The Indian men's four team did remarkably well to stage a comeback and claim bronze at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, but with a bit of luck and discretion, it could have ended with a silver by pipping heavyweights China. It was so near and yet so far for the Indian rowers who nearly ended the Chinese dominance on the Beizhi river but luck was not on their side in the last 20 metres, missing out on silver by milliseconds. (Asian Games Medals Tally | Full Schedule - Sep 25)

Asian Games 2023: Vijayveer Sidhu Finishes Fourth In 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event

Indian shooter Vijayveer Sidhu could not finish among medal winners in the 25m rapid-fire pistol men's final shooting event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday and stood at the fourth position at the end of the competition. Sandhu had 21 points which took him out of the medal contention. The Indian rapid-fire pistol shooting trio of Anish, Vijayveer Sidhu and Adarsh Singh secured a bronze medal in the 25m rapid-fire pistol team men's event. (Asian Games Medals Tally | Full Schedule - Sep 25)

"It Has Been Difficult": Sunil Chhetri's Honest Take On India's Asian Games 2023 Journey

Captain Sunil Chhetri played every minute of India's three Asian Games matches so far, scoring two of the team's three goals to lead the country to the round of 16 but having become a father recently, he is also missing his son. The 39-year-old Chhetri and his wife Sonam were last month blessed with a baby boy but he had to leave them behind and attend to national duty. "There is an age difference with other boys. Some of them are really young, we give them space. I and Sandesh are a bit aloof from them. We have young kids at home. I am missing my son and he (Jhingan) is desperately missing his daughter," Chhetri said when asked how he spends time with the team members.

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming September 25: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

India will be having a great chance to bag a gold medal on Monday as the women's cricket team will be playing against Sri Lanka in the final at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou. The Smriti Mandhana-led side routed Bangladesh to book a final spot for itself. Apart from cricket, Indian athletes will begin their campaign in tennis and wushu. There will be some medal prospects in shooting as well as multiple Indian shooters will be in action in various categories. The performance in rowing was quite impressive on Sunday and Thanjam Priya Devi and Rukmani will be looking for a medal in the W8+ final.

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Asian Games 2023: Arjun, Vidit Secure Wins; Humpy Plays Tie, Harika Loses

"A Proud Moment": Shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar On His Double-Win At Asian Games

Watch: Celebrations Erupt As India Win Asian Games 2023 Gold In Women's Cricket

Asian Games 2023: Japan Outplay India In Women's Handball

Asian Games 2023: Luck And Lack Of Discretion Cost India Silver In Rowing

Asian Games 2023: Vijayveer Sidhu Finishes Fourth In 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event

"It Has Been Difficult": Sunil Chhetri's Honest Take On India's Asian Games 2023 Journey

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming September 25: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action