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Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming September 30: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

India had a great run on Friday at the Asian Games as their athletes continue to lead the charge towards the 100-medal mark. After shooters, India have sealed medals in squash, athletics and tennis too. Kiran Baliyan won bronze in women's shot put to win India's first medal in athletics at Asian Games 2023. In the Asian Games medals tally, India are fourth currently with 33 medals (8 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze). Saturday will be an interesting day as India will look to extend their medal tally.

Mirabai Chanu Eyes Elusive Asian Games Medal, Under Pressure To Lift 90kg Snatch

Pressure will be on Mirabai Chanu to nail the much-awaited 90kg snatch lift for a shot at that elusive Asian Games medal when the weightlifting competitions gets underway in Hangzhou on Saturday. But it will not be an easy task for the Manipuri to find the podium at the continental event, which features lifters from weightlifting powerhouses like China, North Korea and Thailand. Chanu has been a frontrunner in the 49kg event for sometime but the Indian now finds herself outside the 90kg elite club, playing catch up with her rivals.

Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Edo athletes in gold rush

A 12-year-old gymnast from Delta State, Oguecukwu Stephanie Onusiruika, became the cynosure of all eyes, yesterday, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, where she cleared four gold medals on day-two of the ongoing Seventh National Youth Games.

Delta, Abia win first gold medals as 7th National Youth Games begin

Delta State athletes during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games in Asaba…yesterday.

Saudi U-23 football team defeats Mongolia to top group at 2023 Asian Games

HANGZHOU, China: The Saudi U-23 football team took the lead in the second group on Thursday after winning their second match against Mongolia at the 2023 Asian Games. The Green Falcons thrashed Mongolia 3-0 with Haitham Asiri, Mohamed Marran and Naif Masoud scoring on the 18th, 49th and 74th minutes, respectively. The Saudis now lead the group with three points following a goalless draw with Iran in their opening game. Saudi female rower Haya Al-Mami has qualified for the semifinals of the women’s single sculls competition (W1x) after finishing third in the second round. The semifinal will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Fuyang Lake Water Sports Center, and will include competitors from South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan and China. In the men’s lightweight double sculls (LM2x) competition, Saudi duo Turki Al-Aarf and Sultan Al-Shali advanced to group B after finishing fifth in the second round. Their teammate Rakan Ali Reda advanced to group C in the men’s single sculls (M1x) competition after finishing sixth in the second round. On Friday, the Saudi table tennis team start their participation when they face the host country China at 6 pm. The draw for the table tennis competition on Thursday placed the Saudi team in the group with China and Vietnam. The competitions involve 20 teams in the men’s category and 18 in the women’s category. The Saudi e-sports team held its first training session at the e-sports hall in the Jiang Hotel in Hangzhou, with 22 players taking part. Over 6,000 journalists and 1,500 photographers have applied to cover the Asian Games.

Saudi national dodgeball team arrive in South Africa for training camp

SOUTH AFRICA: The Saudi national dodgeball team has arrived in South Africa for a five-day training camp as part of their preparations for the Asian Dodgeball Championship 2024. Coach Hani Nabil will work with the main men’s national team and the U-21 squad to assess and develop young players’ skill levels, before choosing the final team who will represent the Kingdom at the tournament next year During their visit, the Saudi players will take part in the South African Friendly Championship and play 18 matches. The national team squad includes 22 players: Hassan Aman, Ahmed Al-Muhar, Hadi Alawi, Ahmed Al-Quwaii, Mohamed Al-Fardan, Ali Al-Zayer, Hani Al-Abd Rabb Al-Nabi, Mustafa Al-Muhaishi, Ahmed Al-Muhaishi, Hussein Al-Basha, Ahmed Al-Kayyal, Abdul-Rahman Zidane, Salah Kassim, Firas Al-Dalaan, Abdullah Baatab, Sultan Fakhoury, Mohamed Al-Ghannam, Raed Salman, Khaled Al-Shaeri, Maitham Al-Hajji, Moaz Al-Maliki and Saleh Al-Saeed. The training camp, which will conclude on Sept. 25, was organized by the Saudi Dodgeball Federation.

Ticket offer to fans wishing to watch Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

RIYADH: The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games’ organizing committee has revealed a luring offer to fans wishing to watch the competitions at reduced prices, in a special gesture to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day. With 30 days remaining before the WCG kicks off on Oct. 20, the organizing committee unveiled the limited offer, according to which fans who purchase tickets between today and Sept.

Saudi U-23 football team tie with Iran in opening match at 19th Asian Games

HANGZHOU: Saudi Arabia’s U-23 footballers played out a goalless draw with Iran on Tuesday, in their opening match at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah, the head of the Saudi delegation at the Games, watched the match, which took place at the Lining Sports Center. The Green Falcons’ next game is on Thursday morning when they will face Mongolia, who were defeated 4-2 by Vietnam on Tuesday. The Kingdom is one of 45 countries competing in the Games in Hangzhou, which continue until Oct.

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Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming September 30: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

Mirabai Chanu Eyes Elusive Asian Games Medal, Under Pressure To Lift 90kg Snatch

Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Edo athletes in gold rush

Delta, Abia win first gold medals as 7th National Youth Games begin

Saudi U-23 football team defeats Mongolia to top group at 2023 Asian Games

Saudi national dodgeball team arrive in South Africa for training camp

Ticket offer to fans wishing to watch Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

Saudi U-23 football team tie with Iran in opening match at 19th Asian Games