Asian Games 2023 September 29 Highlights: Indian athletes continues to lead the charge towards the 100-medal mark. After shooters, India have sealed medals in squash, athletics and tennis too. Kiran Baliyan won bronze in women's shot put to win India's first medal in athletics at Asian Games 2023. In the Asian Games medals tally, India are fourth currently with 33 medals (8 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze). Once again, shooters led the medal-charge with a solid show. Palak and Esha Singh completed a historic one-two for India, winning a gold and silver, respectively, in women's 10m air pistol individual event. India won a silver in Women's 10m Air Pistol Team event too. Aishwary Pratap Singh was the star in men's shooting by winning silver in rifle men's 3-Positions (individual). He was also part of the side that won the gold in the team event, breaking the world record in the process. India have set up a blockbuster final against Pakistan in the men's team squash. Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale have entered the tennis mixed doubles final.
Here are the Highlights of Asian Games 2023, September 29:
- 18:52 (IST)LIVE updates Asian Games: Medal loading in Bridge?The Indian men's team continued their excellent show by maintaining their second position but the women and mixed sides could not make much headway in the bridge competition of the Asian Games here on Friday. The men's outfit is firmly entrenched in the second position with 155.09 points after playing 140 boards.
- 17:23 (IST)LIVE updates Asian Games: Another final entry in athletics!Another sucess in athletics! Indias Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi has qualified for the final of the Men’s 400m by finishing second in Heat 2 with a timing of 45.76 seconds. Muhammad Anas Yahiya is also in contention with a timing of 46.29 but his qualification depends on others heats.