Asian Games 2023 Day 5: The women’s badminton team’s winning campaign was spurred on by PV Sindhu’s outstanding performance. His on-court prowess was crucial to securing the victory.
The Indian men’s football team, a remarkable event that has garnered attention in the sports world, is currently preparing for a crucial encounter against Saudi Arabia. These two competitions serve as examples of India’s many sporting accomplishments and endeavours.
Highlights of Asian Games 2023 Day 5
Asian Games 2023 Day 5 Medal Tally
| Asian Games 2023 Medal Table | |||||
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | China | 90 | 51 | 26 | 167 |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | 24 | 23 | 39 | 86 |
| 3 | Japan | 18 | 30 | 30 | 78 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 6 | 10 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | India | 6 | 8 | 11 | 25 |
| 6 | Thailand | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 7 | Hong Kong, China | 5 | 12 | 15 | 32 |
| 8 | Chinese Taipei | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 9 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 3 | 9 | 10 | 22 |
| 10 | Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 |
PV Sindhu leads the women’s team in badminton to the quarterfinals
Asian Games 2023 Day 5: PV Sindhu, the top shuttler for India and the 15th-ranked player in the world, showed off her badminton skills to overcome Myagmartseren Ganbaatar, the 775th-ranked player from Mongolia. A 21-2, 21-3 victory for Sindhu in the opening set of the women’s team badminton match between India and Mongolia demonstrated her total dominance.
Following Sindhu’s amazing victory, Ashmita Chaliha, the women’s singles winner of the South Asian Games, continued India’s winning ways by defeating Kherlen Darkhanbaatar in the second match with a spectacular 21-2, 21-3 victory. This triumph highlighted the team’s outstanding performance and gave India a 2-0 advantage in the game.
The winning streak continued in the next round, where 18-year-old Anupama Upadhyay defeated Khulngu Baatar by scores of 21-0 and 21-2 to give India a 3-0 triumph in the Round of 16. India is an example with its string of outstanding victories. A wonderful day for the squad at the competition in Hangzhou and strength in women’s badminton.
Silver Medal for Naorem Roshibina Devi in Wushu Competition
The women’s 60kg gold medal match at the Asian Games 2023 day 5was a difficult task for Indian Wushu competitor Naorem Roshibina Devi, who had previously won a bronze medal in the Asian Games 2018. They unfortunately fell short by a score of 2-0. China’s Wu Xiaowei. The 22-year-old Indian athlete showed tremendous skill and tenacity in spite of this setback to take home a well-deserved silver medal.
She equaled Sandhyarani Devi’s feat of winning the silver medal at the Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010. Naorem Roshibina Devi achieved excellent victories over competitors Kazakhstan and Vietnam in the earlier round in Hangzhou on her path to winning the silver medal. His performance served as evidence of his talent and commitment to the Wushu sport.
Shivangi Sarma and Virdhawal Khade Experience Difficulties in the Heats in Swimming
Asian Games 2023 Day 5: Shivangi Sarma of India finished the women’s 50-meter freestyle heat 2 in 26.92 seconds to place seventh overall. He competed in the 4×100 m freestyle relay and the 100 m freestyle, but neither event saw him place on the podium.
Veerdhawal Khade, on the other hand, placed seventh in the men’s 50m butterfly heat 5 with a time of 24.67. He didn’t make it to the championship game as a result, finishing in 19th place overall. With a timing of 23.39, Korean Republic’s Inchul Baek set an Asian Games record and qualified for the championship.
Aryan Nehra and Kushagra Rawat will compete in the men’s 800 metre freestyle fast heats, a medal event, in Hangzhou, as well as the women’s 4×200 metre freestyle relay and other upcoming events. hints at exciting action.
Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team Wins Desired Gold Medal in Shooting Victory
Asian Games 2023 Day 5: In the men’s 10m air pistol team final, shooters Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal pooled their efforts to earn an astounding 1734 points, winning India its first gold medal of the day at the Asian Games 2023. His outstanding accomplishment is highlighted by this accomplishment. Effort and cooperation in this shooting competition.
Vietnam finished the podium with a commendable performance and a bronze medal, while China took home the silver medal. The men’s 10m air pistol team final was a standout event at the Asian Games thanks to the podium finishers from these three countries showcasing their abilities.
Indian shooters Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema encountered difficulties in their bid for a medal in the men’s 10m air pistol individual final at the Asian Games 2023. With a score of 199.0, Sarabjot ended the contest in fourth place, just missing the podium. Arjun received a score of 113.3 to place eighth.
However, his disappointment in the particular event eclipsed his prior accomplishments. Sarabjot, Arjun, and Shiva Narwal had won the team gold medal for India in the same competition in Hangzhou.
Pham Quang Hui of Vietnam took home the gold medal in the men’s 10 metre air pistol category, followed by Wonho Lee of Korea Republic for silver, and Vladimir Svechnikov of Uzbekistan for bronze.
G Sathiyan and Manika Batra lose in the round of 16 in table tennis
The Indian mixed doubles table tennis couples were eliminated in the round of 16 at the Asian Games 2023, which was a disappointing turn of events. The first Indian couple, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra, battled valiantly but fell short in a tight match. Final score: Zhe Yu Clarence and Jian Zeng from Singapore lost 3-2. Her mixed doubles career was over after the loss, but he still had a chance to pull through in the singles rounds later in the day.
In a separate match, Thai opponents Phakpoom and Orawan Parnang presented a difficult challenge for India’s second mixed doubles team, Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula. Despite their best efforts, Desai and Akula’s participation in the mixed doubles competition came to an end as they were defeated 3-0. These outcomes demonstrate the high level of competitiveness present in the Asian Games table tennis competition and provide the groundwork for the Indian players’ upcoming singles contests.
Triyasha Paul will compete in the 1/16 final repechage in track cycling
Trisha Paul of India qualified well for the women’s sprint cycling event at the Asian Games 2023 with a time of 11.616. They were able to proceed to the 1/16 finals thanks to this impressive performance. She unfortunately lost to Japan’s Mina Sato in the 1/16 heats, preventing her from participating in the repechage round for a second opportunity.
In contrast, Mayuri Lute, another Indian cyclist competing in the same qualification race, came in last place and had her season end in Hangzhou.
The Indian Men’s Cricket Team Leaves for Hangzhou
Ruturaj Gaikwad will serve as the captain of the Indian squad for the upcoming men’s cricket quarterfinals at the Asian Games 2023 day 5. The third of October will see the completion of this quarterfinal game. Along with Gaikwad, the Indian men’s cricket squad will also be represented by famous players Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi.
A major cricket triumph for India at the Asian Games 2023 came earlier when the women’s cricket team won the gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka in the championship game. This achievement boosts India’s sporting triumphs in cricket.
Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Team Wins in Swimming, Setting National Record
In the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay heats, the Indian swimming team, which of Tanish George Mathew, Vishal Grewal, Anand AS, and Srihari Nataraj, accomplished a noteworthy performance. By finishing in a spectacular time of 3 minutes and 21.22 seconds, he set a new national record. His entry into the championship round was assured by this outstanding performance. At the relay final, which will take place in Hangzhou at 6:18 IST, Team India will have another opportunity to contend for medals.
Tanish, Srihari, and Anand have all consistently excelled in the sport of swimming. In fact, Tanish, Srihari, and Anand were a member of the Indian team that set the previous national record of 3 minutes and 23.72 seconds in the 2019 Asian Age Group Championships.
Manika Batra wins the opening singles match in table tennis
Manika Batra, a well-known Indian table tennis player, excelled during her round of 32 match in the women’s singles competition at the Asian Games in 2023. He defeated her rival Nabita Shrestha of Nepal with scores of 11-5, 11-4, 11-3, and 11. He triumphed excellently. Manika Batra displayed her best play in the singles despite losing in the mixed doubles earlier in the day, earning her a spot in the pre-quarterfinals, which would take place the following day.
In the Round of 32, Sreeja Akula had a difficult opponent in Songyong Pyeon of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and they were defeated in four games.
David Beckham Elkatohchoongo Comes Up Short in the 1/16 Final Repechage in Track Cycling
The men’s sprint 1/16 final repechage race at the Elkatohchungo Asian Games in 2023 was lost by Indian cyclist David Beckham. He would therefore compete in the later-scheduled race for fifth through eighth place. 12:36 PM IST.
In a different cycling event, Neeraj Kumar encountered difficulties and was unable to complete the men’s omnium cycling race that was held in Hangzhou. This outcome illustrates the wide range of competition-related experiences and performances of Indian cyclists.
Aditi Ashok secures a tie for second place in the round one individual standings in golf
Aditi Ashok, who previously competed for India at the Tokyo Olympics, has put on a strong showing in the women’s individual golf competition at the Asian Games 2023. He finished the first round with a score of 67, which is five strokes under par, and is now in second place. Aditi’s outstanding performance keeps her in the running for the prize.
Avani Prashant scored 72, while Pranavi Urs shot 71, placing them respectively 17th and 21st after the first round. The Indian women’s golf team is presently ranked fifth in the overall standings after recording a total score of 138 in the opening round. The fact that China, Japan, and Thailand are currently in the top three team rankings spots on the podium shows how fierce the competition is.
Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan succeed in table tennis, moving on to the round of 16
In the Round of 32 of the men’s doubles competition at the Asian Games 2023, India’s Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran easily defeated Mongolia’s Ser-Od Gankhuag and Manlaijergal Munkh-Ochir. With a score of 11-5, 11-3, 11-3, the Indian duo prevailed, demonstrating his domination throughout the contest.
Additionally, Manush Utpalbhai Patel and Manav Vikas Thakkar of India won the men’s doubles match against Musa Munif Ahmed and Mohammed Shafan Ismail of the Maldives with scores of 11-8, 9-11, 11-6, and 11-2. These victories highlight the power and toughness of the Indian table tennis team at the Hangzhou competition.
In the men’s singles round of 32 at the Hangzhou 2023 Table Tennis Championships, Indian paddler Sharath Kamal defeated Maldives opponent Mohammed Shafan Ismail with the scores of 11-9, 11-2, 11-7, 11-7. 41-year-old Indian player Sharath Kamal is known for his skills in the game of table tennis. He had previously won two bronze medals at the 2018 Asian Games, one in the mixed doubles competition and one in the men’s team competition.
In the men’s doubles category of the competition, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who is from the same country as Sharath Kamal, has also reached the round of 16. Saudi Arabian paddler Turkish Lafi Almutari was the opponent, and the 30-year-old Indian paddler defeated him in straight games and won the match without losing any game.
For a chance to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran will play second seed Wang Chuqin of China in the next round. This is a great opportunity for him to grow in the match and continue playing for India in table tennis competitions around the world.
With a 3-0 victory over the Indian women’s squash team, Malaysia dominates
Joshana Chinappa, Tanvi Khanna, and Anahat Singh of India lost their matches against the Malaysian team in the women’s team squash category at the Asian Games 2023.
Sivasangari Subramaniam, a Malaysian opponent, upset Joshana Chinappa in a tough match by a score of 11-6, 11-2, and 11-8. Similar to Aifa Binti Azman of Malaysia, Tanvi Khanna lost a hard-fought five-game match.The Malaysian player Rachel Arnold won the third match with a score of 14-12, giving Malaysia a 3-0 victory in the tie despite Anahat Singh’s valiant effort.
With this setback, India suffered its first defeat in Pool B of the women’s team squash competition, while Malaysia remained unbeaten by winning all five matches of its group. In the squash game in Hangzhou, despite both defeats, India and Malaysia reached the semi-finals and ensured medals.
Boxing: Jaismine Lamboria wins an impressive victory to go to the quarterfinals
India’s Jasmine Lamboria emerged victorious against Saudi Arabia’s Hadeel Ghazwan Ashour in the women’s 60kg round of 16 boxing match. When the referee decided to call off the match in the second round, Jasmine Lamboria was crowned the winner.
The 22-year-old Indian fighter performed amazingly in the opening round of the competition by earning a perfect 10. Due to this powerful start, overall their fight has every chance of being successful.
With her win in this round of 16 fight, Jasmine moves one step closer to the next round of the boxing competition in Hangzhou, showcasing her talent and will as an emerging Indian fighter.
David Beckham Elkatohchoongo places eighth in the men’s sprint during track cycling
At the Asian Games 2023 Day 5 , Indian cyclist David Beckham finished eighth in the Elkatohchungo men’s sprint. In the race for 5th–8th place, he came just 0.109 seconds behind Shih-Feng Kang of Chinese Taipei, who finished fifth. Triyasha Paul’s Hangzhou campaign was unfortunately cut short as she lost to Hyeonseo Hwang of Korea Republic in the Women’s Sprint 1/16 Final Repechage heats. Tomorrow at 12:00 IST, David Beckham will resume competing in the men’s keirin heats.
In the vault final of artistic gymnastics, Pranati Nayak places eighth
At the Asian Games 2023 Day 5 , Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak finished eighth in the women’s vault final with a score of 12.350. In Vault 1, she received a score of 12.100 with a -0.3 penalty, and in Vault 2, she received a score of 12.600. She had earlier finished eighth in the vault final at the Asian Games in Jakarta in 2018.
Women’s doubles pairs advance to the round of 16 in table tennis
Several women’s doubles teams have successfully reached the Round of 16 in table tennis at the Asian Games 2023. These partners have showcased their talent and teamwork, which has increased their respective countries’ chances of winning medals in the competition.
India defeats Nepal in a men’s team squash match
Asian Games 2023 Day 5: In their Pool A encounter against Nepal at the tournament at Hangzhou 2023, the Indian men’s squash team produced a tremendous effort to secure a 3-0 win. Amrit Thapa and Arhant Simha were defeated by Abhay Singh and Mahesh Mangaonkar respectively in straight games. Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu continued his winning streak by winning with the scores of 11-1, 11-2 and 11-6. After their only defeat earlier against Pakistan, this win, along with four other wins, secured India a medal and a place in the semi-finals. Additionally, the Indian women’s squash team reached the semi-finals in Hangzhou, giving India its first squash medal.
Equestrian: Bronze Medal for Anush Agarwalla
Indian equestrian Anush Agarwal won a bronze medal in the Dressage Intermediate I Freestyle competition at the Asian Games 2023 Day 5 , earning his country’s second medal in the sport. The 23-year-old riding the horse Etro earned the first individual dressage medal in Asian Games history with a score of 73.030%. However, Vipul Chheda was eliminated from the dressage individual competition. The Indian equestrian team had already won the dressage team gold in Hangzhou on Tuesday.
Tennis: Ramanathan and Myneni advance to the gold medal game in doubles
Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni will compete in the final of the Asian Games 2023 Day 5 in Hangzhou to defend India’s men’s doubles tennis championship. The second seeded Indian team qualified for the final by defeating Soonwoo Kwon and Seongchan Hong of Korea Republic in the semi-finals by the scores of 6-1, 7-6 and 10-0.
Despite India winning the opening set easily, the South Korean pair put up a tough fight in the second set. However, Ramanathan and Myneni secured their place in the championship game by winning a 10-point tie-breaker.
Men’s doubles is a sport with a long history for India, who had previously won five gold medals in the Asian Games. In the next final, Yu-hsiou Hsu and Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei will face Ramanathan and Myneni for the gold medal.
Anirban Lahiri finishes round one of the golf tournament tied for ninth
India’s two-time Olympian Anirban Lahiri produced a strong performance in the opening round of men’s individual golf at the Asian Games 2023 Day 5 , finishing ninth with a score of 65, seven strokes under par. Lahiri displayed impressive consistency by making five consecutive birdies from holes 13 to 17. SSP Chawrasia, Shubhankar Sharma and Khalin Joshi, the three other Indian players, placed T19, T22 and T31 respectively in the same round.
Tennis: Bopanna and Bhosale reach the doubles semifinals and are guaranteed a medal
Asian Games 2023 Day 5: In mixed doubles tennis, the second seeded Indian team of Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale entered the Asian semi-finals after defeating the eighth seeded Kazakh team of Grigory Lomakin and Zhibek Kulambaeva by the score of 7-5, 6-3. Games 2023. The Indian team got the better of its rivals in the second round after a close contest in the opening set. Bopanna and Bhosale’s win will give India its first mixed doubles tennis medal since the 2014 Asian Games, ensuring them a medal in Hangzhou. They will face Chan Hao-ching and Hsu Yu-hsiu of Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals.
Football: Saudi Arabia defeated India in the Round of 16
The Indian men’s football team lost 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their round of 16 match at the 2023 Asian Games. The Indian team, led by Sandesh Jhingan, put up a strong defensive effort in the first half and effectively restricted their opponents. Additionally, they also managed to create some scoring chances. However, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Khalil Marran scored two goals in just six minutes of the second half to give his team the victory. Now Indonesia will face Saudi Arabia in the quarter finals.
Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Breaks National Record in Swimming
The Indian swimming team of Dhinidhi Desinghu, Vritti Agarwal, Shivangi Sarma, and Hashika Ramachandra accomplished an amazing feat by breaking the previous record for the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay at the Asian Games 2023 with a time of 8:37.58. They had already established a national record of 8:39.64 earlier in the heats. Despite their success, the Indian team came in last place in the last race.
The Indian team, captained by Srihari Nataraj, placed last in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay’s final race with a time of 3:21.46. In the competition held in Hangzhou, the Chinese team won and set a new Asian record by finishing 10.58 seconds ahead of the Indian team.
Hockey: India defeats Japan 4-2 in a pool-stage matchup
In their third game at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the Indian men’s hockey team finally defeated defending champions Japan 4-2. Team India’s victory took them to the first position in the Pool A points table.
For India, Abhishek and Mandeep Singh scored goals in the first and second periods respectively. Abhishek scored his second goal of the game, while Amit Rohidas scored from a penalty corner in the second half. However, in the final five minutes, Japan’s Genki Mitani and Ryoshi Kato managed to score two consolation goals, denying Indian custodian PR Sreejesh his second clean sheet at the Asian Games 2023 Day 5 .
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