During the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, India achieved a remarkable feat by securing a new world record and winning the gold medal in the men’s 10 air rifle team event. This momentous victory took place on September 25, marking Day 3 of this prestigious sporting event. The formidable Indian shooting squad, consisting of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankkash Balasaheb Patil, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, pooled their talents to amass an impressive total of 1893.7 points, thereby setting a fresh world record. Additionally, the Indian contingent participating in the men’s four-rowing final showcased their mettle, securing a well-deserved bronze medal with a commendable time of 6:10:81. However, it was a heart-pounding moment for Balraj Panwar, who narrowly missed a medal, finishing in fourth place in the fiercely competitive men’s singles sculls final.
In the realm of swimming, Srihari Nataraj demonstrated his prowess by earning a spot in the men’s 50m backstroke final, following a solid sixth-place finish in the heats. All eyes are now on the Indian women’s cricket team as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in the highly anticipated gold medal match. Additionally, fans can anticipate mixed-team table tennis action. Regrettably, both the men’s and women’s teams have been eliminated from the competition, with the men’s team losing to South Korea and the women’s team falling to Thailand. Nevertheless, the sporting extravaganza continues, with numerous other events in which Indian athletes will strive for podium positions.
As of now, India’s medal tally stands at:
Gold: 1
Silver: 3
Bronze: 4
Indian athlete Ramkumar Ramanathan advanced in his competition when his opponent, Sunatullo Isroilov of Tajikistan, retired from the match several days before their scheduled encounter. Additionally, India celebrated a notable achievement as Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinched the bronze medal in the individual men’s 10m air rifle event. For those eager to follow the Asian Games 2023, the event is available for live streaming on SonyLiv. Additionally, viewers can watch the live telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD and Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi) TV channels. The spotlight now shifts to the Indian women’s cricket team as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in their pursuit of the gold medal. In the men’s 10 air rifle event, a victorious Indian trio, featuring Divyansh Panwar, Rudrankkash Patil, and Aishwary Pratap Singh, not only secured the prestigious gold medal but also etched their names in history by establishing a fresh world record. In swimming, Maana Patel did not qualify for the women’s 50m backstroke final.
