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Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India Win 3 Silver Medals And 2 Bronze On Opening Day
Asian Games 2023 Highlights: It's been a medal rush for India so far on Sunday with 3 silver and 2 bronze medals already in the bag.
Asian Games 2023 September 24 Highlights© AFP
Asian Games 2023 Highlights: After clinching three silvers and two bronze medals early on Sunday, India look to end the day on a high as their men's football team qualified for the Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw against Myanmar. Boxer Nikhat Zareen defeated Thi Tam Nguyen of Vietnam in the Round of 32 of women's 50kg. She has now entered the Round of 16. India women's cricket team has also assured a medal as they will be facing Sri Lanka in the summit clash of the cricket event on Monday. However, swimmer Srihari Nataraj finished sixth in men's 100m backstroke event while India women's relay team finished seventh in 4x100m relay event. (Cricket Scorecard | Asian Games 2023 medals tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)
Here are the Highlights of Asian Games 2023 Today, Straight from Hangzhou:
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- 19:12 (IST)Asian Games, Swimming Live: Women's team finishes 7thIndia finish seventh in women's 4x100m freestyle relay with a timing of 3:54.66.
- 18:59 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: Match ends in 1-1, India qualifyThe Asian Games 2023 Group A match between India and Myanmar ended in 1-1 draw. For India, Sunil Chhetri scored the goal while for Myanmar, the goal was scored by Kyaw Htwe. Despite this draw, Team India has entered the Round of 16 of the tournament.
- 18:35 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: GOALGOAL!!! Myanmar finally hits the equalizer. Myanmar's Kyaw Htwe has brilliantly marked his arrival as he placed a shot after going past Dheeraj. Terrific goal from Myanmar.IND 1: MYN 1 (74")
- 18:26 (IST)Asian Games, Swimming Live: Srihari Nataraj finishes 6thIndia's Srihari Nataraj finishes sixth in men's 100m backstroke swimming event in 54.48 seconds. On the other hand, India women's team is ready for 4x100m relay.
- 18:22 (IST)Asian Games, Swimming Live: Srihari Nataraj in actionSrihari Nataraj and women's 4x100 m freestyle relay team are in action in the swimming finals. Nataraj's men's 100m backstroke race begins.
- 18:14 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: No Goal for IndiaWhat a miss!! India miss out on another opportunity to score. Rahim Ali runs inside the box with the ball and hammers a shot towards the target. However, Aung shows awareness as the ball hits his hand and goes away for a corner. Terrific defense from Myanmar.
- 18:03 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: We are backHello and welcome to the second half of the Asian Games 2023 football match between India and Myanmar. After leading 1-0, India will now aim to extend their lead. On the other hand, Myanmar will focus on getting an equalizer.
- 17:48 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: Half-timeThis marks the end of the first half of the Asian Games 2023 Group A football match between India and Myanmar. India are already in 1-0 lead after Sunil Chhetri provided his side with the first breakthrough.
- 17:40 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: Good defense from MyanmarIndia miss out on a good opportunity of scoring another goal. Chinglesena receives the ball and sends it towards Rahul KP, who then tries to unleash a shot towards the target. However, Myanmar's Lin intercepts and clears the danger for his side.
- 17:26 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: GOALGOAL!!!! Rahim Ali was tackled inside the penalty box and Sunil Chhetri made no mistake as India take 1-0 lead. The goal came after an extended period of good defensive show from India's men's football team.IND 1: MYN 0 (23")
- 17:10 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: Yellow card to Rahul KPIndia's Rahul KP has been shown a yellow card. Rahul has been booked for roughly tackling Zin Hein. The referee wastes no time and shows a yellow card to Rahul.
- 17:07 (IST)Asian Games, Football, India vs Myanmar Live: Early attack from IndiaIndia have shown a dominating approach, right from the very beginning of the match. Narendra unleashes a powerful shot towards Rahim Ali in Myanmar's box. However, Myanmar defenders remain careful and avert the coming danger.
- 17:03 (IST)Asian Games, Football Live: We are underwayThe starting whistle for the Group A match between India and Myanmar has blown. India will kick-start the game and they eye a dominating win.
- 16:57 (IST)Asian Games, Football Live: Myanmar's line-upMyanmar: Zin Nyi Nyi Aung, Thet Hein Soe, Kaung Htet Paing, Kwe Khant Min, Hein Zeyar Lin, Zaw Win Thien, Kar Kyaw, Oakkar Naing, Htet Phoye Wai, Khun Kyaw Zin hein, Nay Moe Naing
- 16:56 (IST)Asian Games, Football Live: India's line-upIndia: Dheeraj SIngh, Chingelsana Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Narender, Amarjit Singh, Rahul KP, Kynshi Samuel James, Bryce Miranda, Abdul Rabeesh Anjukandan, Rahim Ali, Sunil Chhetri
- 16:49 (IST)Asian Games, Boxing: Nikhat wins!It is a winning start for Nikhat Zareen. She has entered the Round of 16 of the women's 50kg. She has got a one-sided victory of 5-0 against Thi Tam Nguyen of Vietnam in the Round of 32
- 16:36 (IST)Asian Games, Boxing: Nikhat in action!The boxing match of Nikhat Zareen is currently underway. She is playing against Thi Tam Nguyen of Vietnam in the Women's 50kg Round of 32. This is the first match for Nikhat at the Asian Games 2023.
- 16:13 (IST)Asian Games, Cricket: A big day for women's team tomorrow!Monday will be a big day for the Indian women's cricket team as it will be having a great opportunity to win its maiden gold medal at Asian Games. The side will take on Sri Lanka in the final. For the live telecast, live streaming and other details of the game, CLICK HERE
- 15:49 (IST)Asian Games, Sailing: Room for improvement!Eabad Ali (Men's Windsurfer - RS-X) is currently fourth in the overall table with three more races to go.
- 15:45 (IST)Asian Games, Sailing: Ishwariya alive in medal race!Ishwariya Ganesh (Women's Windsurfer - RS-X) is currently placed fourth in medal with three more races to go. She finished fourth in both ninth and 10th race.
- 15:42 (IST)Asian Games, Sailing: More hope in Sailing!Sudhanshu Shekhar and Preeti Kongara pair is currently fifth in points tally with two more races left (Mixed Dinghy - 470). The Indian pair are pretty much in contention.
- 15:39 (IST)Asian Games, Sailing: Doiphode-Saravanan in medal contention!Siddeshwar Indar Doiphode and Ramya Saravanan (Mixed Multihull - Nacra 17) finish third with a timing of 28:04 in race tenth. They currently stand fourth in the medal tally with four more races to go .
- 15:38 (IST)Asian Games, Football: India lose to Thailand!India are out of women's football event after losing to Thailand (0-1) in their final group game.
- 15:32 (IST)Asian Games,, Fencing: Taniksha Khatri bows out!Tanishka Khatri bows out in quarterfinals after losing to Hong Kong's Man Wai Vivian Kong 7-15
- 14:59 (IST)Asian Games, Football: Goalless at the break!No goals in the first half! Indian women't team will look to break the deadlock against Thailand in the second half
- 14:29 (IST)Asian Games, Cricket: India-Sri Lanka final!Sri Lanka set up gold medal match against India. After restricting Pakistan to 75/8, they chased the target with six wickets and 21 balls to spare.
- 14:26 (IST)Asian Games, Tennis: Myneni-Ramanathan pair also advances!After Sumit Nagal's win the singles round, Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan easily beat Nepal's Abhishek Bastola and Pradip Khadka in the pre quarters.
- 14:13 (IST)Asian Games, Chess: Four wins from four games!India's chess contingent off to a fiery start. Koneru Humpy, D. Harika, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujarathi all win their opening matches in the individual event.
- 13:55 (IST)Asian Games, Volleyball: Medal rush for India!1. India wins first medal of Asian Games 2023 as women's 10m air rifle team bags silver2. Ramita wins bronze in women's 10m air rifle3. India wins silver in rowing men's eight event4. Babu Lal Yadav, Lekh Ram win bronze in rowing men's pair5. Arjun-Arvind rowing duo wins silver in lightweight double sculls
- 13:32 (IST)Asian Games, Volleyball: India lose to Japan!Japan beat India in straight games quarterfinals. They are out of medal contention. A good campaign for the team that shocked South Korea before thrashing Chinese Taipei, two much higher ranked teams.
- 13:05 (IST)Asian Games, Fencing: Taniksha Khatri advances!Taniksha Khatri beats compatriot Ena Arora 15-11. She now faces Uzbek fencer Shakhzoda Egamberdieva in the round of 16 at 1:30PM IST today
- 12:47 (IST)Asian Games, Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal wins!And Sharath Kamal has done the unthinkable! He beats Kenzhigulov 3-2 (5-11, 7-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-9). Overturns a 0-2 deficit.As a result, India beat Kazakhstan 3-2 to progress to the quarterfinals where it will face South Korea later in the day (4 PM IST)
- 12:36 (IST)Asian Games, Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal fights back!From 0-2 down to 2-2, Sharath Kamal is on the brink of an epic comeback in this round of 16 clash against Kazakhstan.
- 12:17 (IST)Asian Games, Boxing: Preety through to QF!Indian boxer Preeti through to the quarterfinals after beating Jordan's S Alhasanat via RSC. She will now take on Z Shekerbekova of Kazakhstan.
- 12:14 (IST)Asian Games, Volleyball: India take on Japan!India square off against Japan, who lead 10-6 in the opening set, in the quarterfinal.
- 12:03 (IST)Asian Games, Cricket: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka!Pakistan are taking on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final. Winner to face India in the final tomorrow.Pakistan are currently 30/2.
- 11:47 (IST)Asian Games, Fencing: Harmeet wins!Taniksha Khatri faces Ena Arora in the round of 32 of the women's epee individual event. All eyes on the all-India clash.
- 11:10 (IST)Asian Games, Table Tennis: Harmeet wins!Harmeet Desai beats Alan Kurmangaliyev 3-0 (11-7, 12-10, 11-5), puts India 2-1 up in the round of 16 tie.
- 10:40 (IST)Asian Games, Rugby Sevens: India suffer defeat!Indian women's team goes down 0-38 to Hong Kong, China, in its Pool F. They will look to regroup in the next group game later today vs Japan.
- 10:31 (IST)Asian Games, Hockey Live: Full-time!The referee finally puts Uzbekistan out of their misery! India win 16-0. Hattricks for Manpreet, Lalit and Varun. A statement victory from India.
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