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:
- 17:32 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Good bye!That is all for today. Another brilliant day for the Indian contingent with multiple gold medals and a double silver in chess team events to finish the day on a high.
- 16:18 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: India's medals tallyGold- 28; Silver - 38; Bronze - 41- Total 107
- 16:09 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Two medals in chessIndia have done it! The tally is now 107 with silver medals in both men's as well as women's team events in chess.
- 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.
- 15:44 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Indian challenge still aliveIndia are not done yet in the Asian Games 2023 as the men's team and the women's team are both vying for medals in chess.
- 15:37 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Silver for India!Deepak Punia was beaten in the 86kg freestyle wrestling final and India have to settle for silver in the wrestling event.
- 15:32 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Wrestling final!Deepak Punia is in action in the 86kg freestyle wrestling final. Another medal awaits for India!
- 15:12 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Bronze in women's hockey!India beat Japan 2-1 in 3rd place playoff, clinch bronze medal in Asian Games women's hockey.
- 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!
- 14:47 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Pure chaos in Kabaddi final!
- 14:36 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Cricket: Gold for India!Match has been called off and India win gold medal by virtue of having a higher seeding. Afghanistan settle for silver. Gold in both men's and women's cricket
- 14:12 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Badminton: HS Prannoy is all of us!
- 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.
- 13:59 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, badminton: Satwik-Chirag make history!History has been made here in Hangzhou! India's Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty beat South Korean pair to clinch gold in men's doubles badminton. This is India's first gold in Asian Games.
- 13:48 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Hockey: India take the lead!India have taken a 1-0 lead over Japan in the women's hockey bronze medal match.
- 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.
- 13:41 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Cricket: Rain stops play!Rain stops play in Asian Games men's cricket final. Afghanistan (112/5 in 18.2 overs) against India
- 13:31 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Badminton: Chirag-Satwik win first game!After trailing on initial exchanges, Chirag and Satwik pull their socks up and fight back to take the first set 21-19.
- 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
- 13:12 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Kabaddi: Stunning manouver from Pawan!India captain Pawan Sehrawat with a drop jump to leave Iran in tatters. Strong start to the half for India. A 19-14 lead for India.
- 13:06 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Kabaddi: India lead at half-time!India with the all out on Iran, followed by a surrender raid. From 6-9 down to 17-13 up. Advantage India in this first half. Second half action coming up shortly.
- 13:00 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Badminton: Chirag-Satwik in action!India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are in the men's doubles finals against South Korea's Kim and Choi.
- 12:50 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: India trail in Kabaddi!Iran with a narrow a narrow 9-7 lead over India in this first half. Still more than seven and half minutes left in this opening half. India have started to open up their play.
- 12:39 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Another gold in Kabaddi?The Indian men's kabaddi team has set its sight on redemption as they take on defending champions Iran. India had lost final to Iran in Jakarta five years back.
- 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.
- 11:46 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: The wait is finally over in cricket!India captain Ruturaj Gaikwad wins toss, opts to field against Afghanistan in Asian Games men's cricket final. Match to start at 11:50 IST.
- 11:39 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Canoe: Kayan final to start soon!India's Hitesh Kewat will be in action in the final of the men's kayak event. The event will start at 11:50 AM and Hitesh will start in the fourth lane.
- 11:24 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Toss delayed in cricket final!The toss for the India vs Afghanistan cricket final has been delayed due to a wet outfield.
- 11:18 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Plenty of action to follow!With Saniya Farooque and Shivani Charak in action in the Women's Individual Lead Semifinal event of Sport Climbing, here's India's remaining schedule for today:
- 11:05 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Disappointment in skating!Indian skaters Sai Samitha Akula and Greeshma Dontara finished at the fifth and sixth position respectively in ladies artistic single free skating event.
- 10:55 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: The moment that led to India's 100th medal!
- 10:53 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: India bow out with a win in volleyball!India beat Hong Kong 3-2 to finish 9th in the overall classification standings of the women's volleyball event.
- 10:38 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Deepak assured of a silver at least!Wrestler Deepak Punia enters Asian Games men's freestyle 86kg final, assures India of at least a silver medal. He will face defending champion Hassan Yazdani of Iran in the final.
- 10:26 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Bangladesh beat Pakistan to win cricket bronze!
- 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
- 09:45 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Setback in Soft Tennis!India's Raga Sri Kulandaivelu Manogarbabu loses 4-2, 2-4, 1-4, 3-5, 1-4 to Ma Yue of China in women's soft tennis quarterfinals.
- 09:40 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Mixed results in wrestling!India's Deepak Punia is through to the semi-finals of the Men's 86kg quarter-final after beating Japan's Shota Shirai 7-3 by points.
- 09:25 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Wrestling: Deepak Punia into the quarters!India's Deepak Punia beats Indonesia's Randa Riandesta 11-0 on technical superiority to enter the Men's 86kg quarter-final.
- 09:11 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates: Roller skating final underway!Akula Sai Samhitha and Greeshma Dontara are also in action in the Ladies Artistic Single Free Skating Long Program Final
- 08:43 (IST)Asian Games Live Updates, Wrestling: Yash is throught to the quarters!India's Yash thrashes Cambodia's Chheang Chheoeun 10-0 in in the men's 74kg 1/8 final.