Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:46am on 07 Oct 2023,Saturday Sports
India showcased unparalleled prowess at the Asian Games, securing gold in Men's Kabaddi and Cricket. The Kabaddi final against Iran faced suspension due to rule change confusion, leading to India's 103rd medal. Indian men's cricket team scripted history, winning gold on their debut as the final was washed out, besting Afghanistan with a higher seeding. Deepak Punia wins silver in Men's Freestyle 86kg Wrestling. Additionally, the Indian Women's Hockey team secured bronze. Earlier, Badminton saw Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clinch India's first-ever gold at the Asian Games. Jyothi Surekha Vennam excelled in Women's Compound individual Archery, while Ojas Deotale's victory in the Men's event completed India's 1-2 finish. The medal tally stands at 105 with 28 gold, 36 silver, and 41 bronze medals. More medals to come for India on Day 14.
