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"Never Thought That I Would Be Getting A Medal In Such A Big Competition": Nandini Agasara After Winning Asian Games Bronze

After winning a bronze medal in the women's Heptathlon 800m in the ongoing Asian Games on Sunday, Indian athlete Nandini Agasara said she never thought that she would be winning a medal at the 19th Asian Games. While speaking to ANI, the Indian athlete said that this was her first international match at the senior level and she never thought that she would be getting a medal in the multi-sport event. "This is my first international match in the senior category and I got a medal, last time I participated in the junior category... I never thought that I would be getting a medal in such a big competition," Nandini Agasara told ANI.

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.

Asian Games 2023: Nandini Agasara Claims Bronze In Women's Heptathlon

Indian athlete Nandini Agasara won a bronze medal in the women's Heptathlon 800m in the ongoing Asian Games on Sunday. The 20-year-old finished third in her first Asian Games with a points tally of 5712. She finished above her national compatriot Swapna Barman by a four-point margin. Swapna finished 4th with 5708 points. Earlier in the day, the flurry of medals continued for India as Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the country's second gold in athletics. With a throw of 20.36m, Tajinderpal topped the chart, surpassing Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Daouda, who, till then, was leading the race for the gold medal with a throw of 20.18m in his fourth attempt.

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 2: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

India will aim to continue its superb form at the Asian Games 2023 on Monday too. The way the Indian athletes shone on Sunday, those, who will be in action on the following day, will definitely be in the spotlight. India has had a medal spree in athletics on Sunday by claiming a total of two gold, four silver and three bronze medals. Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched a top podium finish in shot put event while Avinash Sable won a gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase with an Asian Games record. Star Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji's bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles was upgraded to silver after China's Wu Yanni, who finished at the second spot, was disqualified for a false start. Meanwhile, the Indian badminton team clinched a historic silver after losing to China in the gold medal match.

Asian Games 2023: Nandini Agasara Claims Bronze In Women's Heptathlon

Indian athlete Nandini Agasara won a bronze medal in the women's Heptathlon 800m in the ongoing Asian Games on Sunday. The 20-year-old finished third in her first Asian Games with a points tally of 5712. She finished above her national compatriot Swapna Barman by a four-point margin. Swapna finished 4th with 5708 points. Earlier in the day, the flurry of medals continued for India as Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the country's second gold in athletics. With a throw of 20.36m, Tajinderpal topped the chart, surpassing Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Daouda, who, till then, was leading the race for the gold medal with a throw of 20.18m in his fourth attempt.

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates, October 01: Aditi Ashok Drops From Gold Medal Spot After Late Hiccup

Asian Games 2023 October 1 Live Updates: After having a really good outing on Saturday, India would aim to continue its good form at the Asian Games 2023 on Sunday (October 1) too. Aditi Ashok is on the cusp of creating history as she aims to become the first Indian woman to win a medal in gold. Stars players like boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Avinash Sable will be among top medal contenders for India. While Jyothi and Avinash will aim to finish on the podium in their respective categories, Nikhat, who is already assured of a bronze, will aim to better the colour of her medal on Sunday. Indian shooters will also be in spotlight. (Asian Games Medals Tally)

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates, October 01: Aditi Ashok Eyes Golf Gold, Shooters Keen To Add More Medals

Asian Games 2023 October 1 Live Updates: After having a really good outing on Saturday, India would aim to continue its good form at the Asian Games 2023 on Sunday (October 1) too. Stars players like boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Avinash Sable will be among top medal contenders for India. While Jyothi and Avinash will aim to finish on the podium in their respective categories, Nikhat, who is already assured of a bronze, will aim to better the colour of her medal on Sunday. Indian shooters will also be in spotlight. (Asian Games Medals Tally)

Asian Games: India Lose In Men's And Women's Roller Skating Final

Indian skaters Anandkumar Velkumar, Siddhant Kamble, Aarathy Kasturi Raj, and Heeral Sadhu failed to secure a medal in the men's and women's roller skating final at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 on Saturday. In the men's final, Anandkumar missed out on a speed skating medal after he clocked 15:40.978 in the men's speed skating 10000m point-elimination race at Hangzhou. The 20-year-old scored four points, short of only seven points to get a podium, and ranked sixth in the race.

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"Never Thought That I Would Be Getting A Medal In Such A Big Competition": Nandini Agasara After Winning Asian Games Bronze

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

Asian Games 2023: Nandini Agasara Claims Bronze In Women's Heptathlon

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 2: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

Asian Games 2023: Nandini Agasara Claims Bronze In Women's Heptathlon

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates, October 01: Aditi Ashok Drops From Gold Medal Spot After Late Hiccup

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates, October 01: Aditi Ashok Eyes Golf Gold, Shooters Keen To Add More Medals

Asian Games: India Lose In Men's And Women's Roller Skating Final