Asian Games October 7 Live Updates: India Breach 100-Medal Mark, Men's Cricket Final Begins
Asian Games 2023 Day 14 Live Updates: India will look to increase their tally of medals at the Asian Games on Saturday, having already breached the 100-mark. Wrestler Deepak Punia will be in action in the Men's Freestyle 86kg event, while the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led men's cricket team will take on Afghanistan in the gold medal match. In women's compound individual archery, Jyothi Surekha Vennam won gold, while Aditi Swami bowed out with a silver. In the men's event, Ojas Deotale defeated compatriot Abhishek Verma in an all-India final, completing a 1-2 for the country. In badminton, Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will go for gold in men's doubles. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)
The 100th Medal is here for #TeamIndia
The Indian Women's #Kabaddi team brings home the GOLD from #AsianGames Hangzhou 2023 in an exhilarating 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei #HangzhouAsianGames #Cheer4India #SonyLIV pic.twitter.com/WqTrOwNgdH
#AsianGames Javrail SHAPIEV scores exposure in the final 10 seconds to secure a 3-2 win over Deepak PUNIA in 86kg semis. But Punia challenges and on review, it's 2 points for both wrestlers. Punia wins 4-3.
Deepak Punia vs Hassan Yazdani in the finalhttps://t.co/09lHz5qmC4
Deepak Punia advances to semis of Men's Freestyle 86Kg category after winning against Shota of Japan by 7-3.
Yash loses to Evloev of Tajikistan in quarterfinals of Men's Freestyle 74Kg category by 1-12. #AsianGames2023 #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/a1lsF5CmLK
It is a historic moment for India at the Asian Games. Our Kabaddi Women's team has clinched the Gold! This victory is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our women athletes. India is proud of this success. Congrats to the team. My best wishes