In a stunning display of sporting excellence, India has made its presence felt at the Asian Games 2023. Securing a total of 35 medals and making the nation proud. With a diverse range of achievements spanning various sports, India’s athletes have demonstrated their prowess on the global stage.
Shooting has emerged as a powerhouse for India, contributing significantly to the medal tally. The trio of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankksh Patil, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar. Clinched gold with a record-breaking total of 1893.7 points. Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal continued India’s shooting success. With gold in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team event. Sift Kaur Samra set a world record to win gold. While Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan clinched gold in the Women’s 25m Pistol Team event. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Kusale, and Akhil Sheoran secured India’s fifth shooting gold. With a World Record score of 1769. Palak Gulia also claimed gold in women’s 10m air pistol, showcasing India’s dominance in shooting.
In cricket, India secured its maiden Asian Games gold by defeating Sri Lanka. In a thrilling final match, adding to the nation’s pride.
Equestrian events brought glory to India after a 41-year wait. Anush Agarwalla, Hriday Vipul Chheda, Sudipti Hajela, and Divyakriti Singh earned India gold in equestrian, marking a historic achievement.
Hockey, a sport close to the hearts of many Indians, witnessed a sensational match where India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 10-2 in the Men’s Hockey Pool A match. This victory not only added to the medal tally but also served as a moment of national pride.
Tennis also contributed to India’s success as Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale secured gold in the mixed doubles event, defeating Chinese Taipei.
Badminton brought joy as well, with India set to win a medal in the sport after 37 years. Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, and Mithun Manjunath showcased their prowess with commanding victories.
Athletics saw India’s Kiran Baliyan bag a bronze medal in Shot Put, marking the nation’s first medal in the sport. Long jumpers Murali Sreeeshankar and Jeswin Aldrin also qualified for the final of the men’s long jump event, raising hopes for more medals.
Squash, too, added to India’s medal tally as the team defeated defending champions Malaysia to make it to the finals, where they are set to face Pakistan for the gold medal.
Boxing witnessed a remarkable performance from Nikhat Zareen, who secured a spot in the semi-finals and ensured India another medal while also securing a quota for the Paris Olympics.
With medals in various other events such as sailing, rowing, and wushu, Indian athletes have demonstrated their dedication, hard work, and skill on the international stage. The Asian Games 2023 have become a stage for India to shine, and the nation eagerly awaits further triumphs as the competition continues. India’s athletes have not only made the country proud but have also inspired generations to come.
