The Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou witnessed India’s Remarkable Performance performance as the Indian contingent clinched a record-breaking 107 medals, reaffirming their dominance in various sporting disciplines. With 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals, India surpassed its previous best from the 2018 Jakarta Games, setting a new benchmark.
Athletics:
India’s track and field athletes showcased their prowess, bagging 29 medals. The historic javelin 1-2 finish by Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Kumar Jena, double podiums by Parul Chaudhary and Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s shot put gold, and the success of the 4x400m relay teams were some of the highlights.
Shooting:
Indian shooters achieved unprecedented success with 22 medals, including seven golds. Sift Kaur Samra and the men’s 10m air rifle team, led by Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, broke world records on their way to victory.
Cricket and Kabaddi:
India’s cricket and kabaddi teams shone brightly, both clinching gold medals. The cricket teams made a successful debut, while the kabaddi teams reclaimed their throne.
Hockey:
India secured a Paris 2024 Olympics quota in men’s hockey and clinched a bronze in women’s hockey.
Badminton:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by winning India’s first-ever badminton gold at the Asian Games in the men’s doubles category.
Squash:
Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu clinched the first-ever mixed doubles gold in Asian Games history, and Saurav Ghosal added another silver to his Asian Games tally.
Archery:
Indian compound archers swept all the titles, with an all-Indian men’s final that saw Ojas Pravin Deotale beating Abhishek Verma for gold. Jyothi Surekha Vennam equaled the Asian Games record score in the women’s compound.
Equestrian:
India secured its first equestrian gold in 41 years, and Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale won the mixed doubles tennis title.
Boxing:
Lovlina Borgohain secured a silver medal and a Paris 2024 Olympic quota in her Asian Games debut. India also secured three more boxing quotas for Paris.
Golf:
Aditi Ashok became the first Indian women’s golfer to win an Asian Games medal, securing silver.
Table Tennis:
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee won a bronze medal, beating reigning world champions Chen Meng and Yidi Wang.
Chess:
Both Indian men’s and women’s chess teams secured silver medals in a closely contested competition.
Other Sports:
India also won medals in rowing, sailing, wushu, roller skating, canoeing, and bridge, making the Asian Games 2023 a memorable event for the Indian contingent.
As India celebrates this remarkable medal haul, the athletes’ dedication and hard work continue to inspire the nation. Setting the stage for even greater achievements in future international sporting events. The Asian Games 2023 will be remembered as a historic chapter in India’s sporting journey.
The Indian contingent’s stellar performance has reaffirmed the nation’s position as a powerhouse in Asian sports. The athletes’ dedication and hard work continue to inspire the nation. Setting the stage for even greater achievements in future international sporting events. The Asian Games 2023 will be remembered as a historic chapter in India’s sporting journey.
