Asian Games 2023 Day 14 Highlights: India defeated defending champions Iran in a controversy-hit men's kabaddi final to reclaim gold medal at the Asian Games on Saturday (October 7). Meanwhile, the Indian men's cricket team won gold after the final was washed out due to rain. Afghanistan had to settle for a silver as India was awarded the gold for having a higher seeding in the event. In badminton, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy created history by winning India's first gold medal in badminton at Asian Games. In women's hockey, India defeated Japan 2-1 to win the bronze medal match. Deepak Punia went down fighting in the 86kg freestyle wrestling final while both the men's and women's teams excelled in chess as India added three silver medals to their tally.
Here are the Highlights of the Asian Games 2023 Day 14 straight from Hangzhou:
- 15:56 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Kabaddi supremacyThe Indian men's kabaddi team emerged victorious after an hour of arguments to reclaim its Asian Games title, beating defending champions Iran 33-29 in a controversial final, which was temporarily suspended. The women's team survived by the skin of its teeth as it beat Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a dramatic final for the country's 100th medal.
- 14:59 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Finally, India win men's kabaddi gold!India beat defending champions Iran 33-29 in Asian Games men's kabaddi final to clinch gold medal after late drama. After a lengthy delay and suspension, the decision went in India's favour. India got four points due to the old rule, leaving Iran in a tricky position in the end. India land final blows with a successful raid and a super tackle!
- 14:11 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Kabaddi: Final suspended for now after protest from both teams!Still no conclusion to this review! Iran were protesting and now India are doing so as the referee awards a point each to the former. Indian coach asking the players to remain seaten. Eventually, the match gets suspended.
- 13:48 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Kabaddi: Late drama in final!The referee has awarded a point each to India and Iran after a lengthy discussion with the chair umpires. Confusion over India's do-or-die raid as Pawan claims that he had gone out of the in-line before making contact with any Irani defender. India awarded four points after a successful review but Iran are complaining.
- 13:19 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Kabaddi: Brutal final!India's no. 10 Naveen has copped a huge blow after a dash and a tackle from Mirbagheri. He is being attended by the physio, probably for a concussion. Landed hard on the mat but won a bonus point. India then make a super tackle to take a 24-19 lead
- 11:48 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Chirag-Satwik to take top spot!India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will dethrone Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto to become the new no.1 ranked men's doubles pair when the rankings are updated next week. They are currently the world no. 3 pair heading into today's gold medal match.
- 10:09 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Good news from Roller Skating!India's Sai Samhita Akula tops the time currently in Ladies artistic single free skating with 32.69 points to her name. She is followed by Korea's Seowoo Shin, who has 31.59. Greeshma Dontara, another Indian, is placed third with 28.70 points