The Asian Games 2023 kicked off with a thrilling start in Hangzhou, China, and India made its mark on the first day with an impressive display of talent across multiple sports. Here are the live updates and highlights from Day 1 of the Asian Games:
Shooting Glory: India set the tone early in the day as the trio of Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh, and Ashi Chouksey secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event. Ramita also added a bronze medal in the individual women's 10m air rifle final, bringing India's shooting tally to two medals on the opening day.
Rowing Success: The rowing contingent continued India's medal-winning streak with Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind clinching silver in the men's lightweight double sculls event. The Men's Eight team added another silver to India's medal haul. Additionally, Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram contributed to the rowing medals by winning bronze in the men's pair category.
Cricket Brilliance: In a spectacular display of skill, India's women's cricket team secured a silver medal by defeating Bangladesh with ease, winning by 8 wickets in the semi-final. This victory showcased India's dominance in cricket at the Asian Games.
Table Tennis Thrills: India's table tennis teams had mixed fortunes on the first day. The women's team faced a tough challenge from Thailand in the round of 16 but narrowly missed out with a 2-3 score. However, the men's table tennis team bounced back and defeated Kazakhstan 3-2 in their round of 16 fixture.
Other Highlights: India's men's hockey team exhibited their prowess with a resounding victory, defeating Uzbekistan 16-0 in a Pool A match. Meanwhile, in the boxing ring, Preeti emerged victorious in the women's 54kg category round of 16, beating Jordan's Silina.
Upcoming Action: The excitement is far from over as the day progresses. Boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is set to face a challenging draw in China. Additionally, both the men’s and women’s football teams will also be in action as they compete in their group matches later in the day.
As Day 1 of the Asian Games 2023 unfolds, India has already showcased its competitive spirit and determination, promising more thrilling moments and medal-winning performances in the days to come. Stay tuned for further updates and accomplishments from the Indian contingent at this prestigious sporting event.