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Asian Games 2023 October 3 Schedule: Indians In Action, Events And Timing

The Indian contingent will have a brilliant chance to add to their medals tally as athletes take part in finals across disciplines at the Asian Games 2023 on Tuesday (September 3). The Indian cricket team will begin their campaign with the quarterfinal match against Nepal while multiple boxers will be in action during medal events. The individual events in badminton also continue with Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu taking part. Athletics continued to be a major boost for India and they will have more chances of adding to their tally of 13 medals. India have already touched the 60-medal mark.

Hurdlers take dual golds, North Korea set another weightlifting record

HANGZHOU, China: Two hurdlers were crowned champions after a photo finish at the Asian Games on Monday (Oct 2) while North Korea doubled down in record-breaking style in the weightlifting.

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.

UAE's Faisal Al Ketbi targets jiu-jitsu glory at Asian Games in Hangzhou

The UAE's jiu-jitsu fighters will be out in full strength as they aim for success across eight weight divisions of both the men's and women's categories at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Oldham Athletic legend Keith Hicks taking part in Rochdale 10k for two charities close to his heart

Rochdale and Oldham Athletic legend Keith Hicks is set to run the Rochdale 10k to raise money for charity.

FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw in full as Rochdale, Oldham and Altrincham discover opponents

There will be a tasty National League derby between Altrincham and Oldham Athletic after the draw for the FA Cup fourth qualifying round was made.

Doping-British bobsledder Togun given extra nine-year ban over doping violation

British bobsledder Nathan Togun has been given an additional nine-year ban from sport for tampering and breaching the terms of his previous ban, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) said on Monday.

North Korean weightlifter sets new world record at Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU: North Korea maintained an eye-catching display in weightlifting at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday (Oct 2) when Kim Il Gyong lifted 111kg, setting a world record for the snatch on her way to gold in the women's 59kg category on day eight of competition.

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Asian Games 2023 October 3 Schedule: Indians In Action, Events And Timing

Hurdlers take dual golds, North Korea set another weightlifting record

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

UAE's Faisal Al Ketbi targets jiu-jitsu glory at Asian Games in Hangzhou

Oldham Athletic legend Keith Hicks taking part in Rochdale 10k for two charities close to his heart

FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw in full as Rochdale, Oldham and Altrincham discover opponents

Doping-British bobsledder Togun given extra nine-year ban over doping violation

North Korean weightlifter sets new world record at Hangzhou Asian Games