Asian Games 2023 highlights, Day 12: Satwik-Chirag enter badminton semis; wrestler Antim signs off with bronze
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 highlights: India clinched gold in the compound women's team archery final by sealing a 230-229 win against Chinese Taipei on Day 12 of the ongoing Asian Games 2023, in India on Thursday. Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur were in hot form as India came out on top in a thrilling clash. India also got gold in the men's compound archery team final. Meanwhile, Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh won gold in squash mixed doubles....Read More
Earlier, India received a massive setback as superstar PV Sindhu crashed out of the women's singles quarterfinals. The Indian shuttler lost in straight games to China's He Bingjiao (16-21 12-21) in what turned out to be a rather one-sided contest. However, HS Prannoy responded well for India by winning his quarterfinal clash which sent him to the semifinal and also assured him of a medal.
India also lost 0-4 to China in their women's hockey semifinal and they will now fight for bronze. Experienced Saurav Ghosal secured a silver in the men's singles squash final event before wrestler Antim won in the women's freestyle 53kg match. In the final event for the Indian contingent on Day 12, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered a comfortable win in the men's doubles quarter-final to assure at least a bronze medal.
India's medal so far
Gold: 21
Silver: 32
Bronze: 33
Results -
Archery: India clinch GOLD in compound women's team final
India win GOLD in compound men's team final
Men's marathon: Man Singh finished in eighth position
Appachangada Bo Belliappa came 13th
Badminton: PV Sindhu loses to China's He Bingjiao 16-21 12-21 in women's singles quarterfinal
Roller Skating: Charles finishes 12th in preliminary second run
Shreyasi finishes 13th in preliminary second run
Sepaktakraw: India lose 0-2 to Thailand in men's preliminary Group B
India seal 2-1 win vs China in women's preliminary Group A
Soft Tennis: India lose to Chinese Taipei in mixed doubles Group 1
Wrestling: Mansi crashes to a defeat against Japan's Tsugumi Sakurain in the women's freestyle 57kg quarterfinal
Pooja Gehlot defeats Mongolia's Namuuntsetseg Tsogt-Ochir in women's freestyle wrestling 50kg quarterfinal
Antim Panghal loses to Japan's Akari Fujinami in women's freestyle 53kg quarterfinal
Squash: India win GOLD in mixed doubles final
Hockey: India lose to China in women's semifinal
Squash: Saurav Ghosal gets silver in men's singles squash
Wrestling: Antim takes bronze in women's freestyle 53Kg
Badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enter doubles semi-final, assured of at least bronze.
India at Asian Games 2023, Day 12 updates: That's a wrap!
India's squash players recorded their best-ever performance at the Asian Games. Veterans Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu clinched a mixed doubles gold while Saurav Ghosal settled for singles silver in Hangzhou. Wrestler Antim Panghal defeated Tokyo Olympics medallist Bolortuya Bat-Ochir 3-1 to win a bronze medal while his compatriots struggled on Day 12 of the Asian Games. Seven-time champions India have also set a date with Pakistan in the semi-finals of the men's kabaddi competition.
With 21 gold, 32 silver and 33 bronze, India have extended its medal tally to 86 medals at the Asian Games.
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live score and updates: Badminton - Satwik-Chirag in semis! India assured of another medal
All over! India's badminton duo of Satwik-Chirag has sealed their berth in the semi-finals. With the win in the quarter-finals, the Indian duo has confirmed a medal for India in the badminton doubles. A 21-9 win in Game 2 for the Indian duo. They sealed the first game in just 13 minutes. The second game was done and dusted in 17 minutes. Satwik-Chirag have assured India of a bronze medal in men's badminton doubles.
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live score and updates: Badminton - Total domination from Satwik-Chirag!
Indians are in cruise control! Satwik-Chirag are on the verge of securing at least a bronze medal for India with a win in the quarter-finals. The Indian duo is leading 14-6 in game 2.
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live score and updates: Badminton - Satwik-Chirag 1 game away!
We are underway in game 2! The Indian duo of Satwik-Chirag has taken an early 4-1 lead over their quarter-final opponents. Another straight game on the cards!
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live score and updates: Badminton - Satwik-Chirag win game 1 in quarters
That was quick! Satwik-Chirag have wrapped up the first game in their favour. The Singaporean youngsters are outside of top 100 and they are up against one of the best in the business. India take the first game 21-7 in the quarter-finals.
India at Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live Updates: Badminton - Satwik-Chirag extend lead in quarter-final match
Satwik-Chirag are keen on hammering the Singaporean duo in the first game. The Indian duo is leading 12-4 in the opening game.
India at Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live Updates: India take early lead in badminton doubles
We are underway in the quarter-finals! The Indian duo scored the opening point of the contest. A brilliant start by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as India take an early lead over Nge Joo Jie and Johann Prajogo of Singapore.
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live Updates: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in action!
Men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are in action as India will hope to enter the semi-finals of the badminton event. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and superstar Kidambi Srikanth have already bowed out of the tournament.
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live Updates: Team India enjoys quick game of cricket with local volunteers in Hangzhou
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live score and updates: India's canoers and kayakers enter semi-finals
Indian canoers and kayakers moved to the semifinals in their respective events at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Vishal Kewat is in the men's canoe semifinal after finishing fourth in the second heats. He recorded a total time of 131.14 which included 12 penalty seconds. Shikha Chouhan made it to the women's kayak semi-finals with a time of 145.83. Hitesh (119.03s) and Shubham Kewat (122.98s) have also entered men's kayak semifinals after finishing 3rd and 4th respectively in the second heats.
Asian Games 2023, Day 12 Live updates: First doping case involving medallist at Asiad
Did you know? Turkmenistan's Tejen Tejenov is the first medallist at the Asian Games in Hangzhou to fail a doping test. Tejenov finished second in the heavyweight 90kg category of kurash. "The athlete has been informed of the case and has been provisionally suspended with immediate effect," the International Testing Agency said.
Asian Games Live score, Day 12: Soft tennis - Indian mixed doubles pairs out of Asiad
Aniket Patel and Raga Sri Kulandaivelu Manogarbabu recorded only one win out of their three group stage matches as they finished third in the four-pair group F. Jay Meena and Aadhya Tiwari finished last in group A. All soft tennis encounters are decided through the best-of-seven or best-of-nine sets.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Games
Antim Panghal defeated Tokyo Olympics medallist Bolortuya Bat-Ochir 3-1 to win a bronze medal for India on Day 12 of the Asian Games. However, most of the Indian wrestlers had a forgetful day in Hangzhou. Narinder Cheema (Greco-Roman 97kg), Naveen (Greco-Roman 130kg) and Pooja Gehlot (women's 50kg) failed to make their presence felt at the Asian Games.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Indian men trail Hong Kong after 3 sessions in final
It's advantage Hong Kong in the bridge competition final at the Asian Games as India's men team is trailing 91-132. The final three sessions will be played on Friday.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Indian climbers enter semifinals
The Indian climbers began their campaign in boulder and lead events by advancing to the semifinals of the Asian Games. Aman Verma secured the eighth spot with a combined score of 118.8 in the men's qualification match. Bharath Stephen Kamath Pereira came 13th with a combined score of 97.8 (69.7 in boulder and 28.1 in lead). Sport climbing was introduced at the Jakarta Asian Games in 2018.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: India's Mansi misses out on medal!
India’s Mansi was up against Uzbekistan’s Laylokhon Sobirova in the women's 57kg bronze medal match at the Asian Games. Sobirova earned a comfortable win over Mansi. India and Mansi miss out on a bronze medal!
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Results are in for chess team - Round 7
India's men's team has upstaged Vietnam 2.5-1.5 and Arjun Erigaisi is the sole winner from the recently concluded contest. Arjun was the sole winner while other players managed to end their games level-pegging. Indian women’s team played a 2-2 draw with Kazakhstan.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Bronze for India in wrestling!
Antim takes home a bronze for India. She gets the better of Ochir Bolortuya in the women's wrestling freestyle 53 kg match at the Asian Games. Antim earned a win over Bolortuyaa of Mongolia by points 3-1 in the women’s 53kg tie.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Antim Panghal on cusp of medal!
Antim Panghal has taken a 3-1 lead over Bolortuyaa of Mongolia in the women's freestyle 53kg wrestling tie. Antim can secure a bronze for India if the young wrestler ends up defeating the Mongolia star at the Asian Games
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Squash final -Ghosal gets silver!
Eain takes the fourth game with an 11-7 margin. Ghosal managed to cut the gap to three before Eain scored the winning point to end the contest. India's Ghosal gets silver in men's singles squash.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Wrestling - Pooja Ghelot suffers defeat
India's Pooja Ghelot lost to Aktenge Keunimjaeva of Uzbekistan 2-9 in the bronze medal match of the women's freestyle 50kg match.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Squash final - Eain extends lead!
Can Ghosal stage a comeback? Eain just earned a wonderful point to take a 3-point lead over his Indian rival in game 4.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Squash final - Eain takes game 3 with 11-5 win
Eain has come from behind to seal his second game 11-5 in the gold medal match. Ghosal levels the scoreline with a drop shot in game 4.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Squash final -Eain draws early lead over Ghosal
After winning Game 2, Eain has extended his lead to four points. He is on the verge of wrapping up the contest. Another point! 10-5 and it's a game point for the Malaysian squash player.
Asian Games Live score and updates Day 12: Squash final - Eain wins Game 2 (11-9)
An impressive comeback and Eain has levelled the contest. An 11-9 win over India's Saurav Ghosal in Game 2. We are underway in Game 3!
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Squash - Gold medal match scores
A stunning comeback from Eain Yow in the ongoing contest as the Malaysian squash player has restored parity.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Squash - Gold medal match scores
India's Saurav Ghosal and Eain Yow were involved in the longest rally of the match so far in the action-packed gold medal match. The Indian star has taken a 5-2 lead over the Malaysian squash player.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Squash - Gold medal match
Ghosal was trailing but somehow managed to pull out a miracle and won his first game, 11-9 against Eain.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Wrestling - Update
India's Naveen loses to Minseok Kim of South Korea 1-5 in the bronze medal match of the men's greco-roman 130kg bronze medal match.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Hockey - Update
India lose 0-4 to China in their women's hockey semifinal. They will fight for bronze now!
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Wrestling - Update
India's Naveen with a slender 1-point lead after the first three minutes in the bronze medal match of the men's gre-roman 130kg bronze medal match against Minseok Kim of South Korea.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Squash - Gold medal match
Ghosal trails! 1-5 as Eain hits a backhand slice on the front court to win the point!
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Squash - Gold medal match
The battle begins and Ghosal gets the first point with a backhand slice! 1-0!
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Squash - Gold medal match
Saurav Ghosal is in action now in the squash gold medal match, against Malaysia's Yow Eain NG.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Kabaddi - Update
India seal a 56-30 win vs Japan in their men's Group A kabaddi match! Good display by the Indian men! Unbeaten India into the semis!
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: 3rd gold for India today!
India get their third gold medal today!
Ojas Pravin Deotale, Abhishek Verma, and Prathamesh Jawkar win gold in Men's Compound Archery.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Women's Hockey - Semifinal
It is half-time and India trail 0-1 vs China in their semifinal. China's Jiaqi saw her dragflick deflect off Niki for a goal.
India 0-1 China
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Archery - Gold medal match
9 again to start for Korea. The next arrow is 10. another 10. What would be India's response? Deotale starts with a 10. Jawkar too good, 10 again for India! Abhishek shoots 10. A perfect 30 for India in the first series and they now lead by 4 points.
Korea need something special. And they do get something special. They've got 10, 10, 10. India's turn again. Deotale makes no mistake, 10 for India! Oooo, Jawkar's shot is an 8. Abhishek ends it with a 10. India still hold a two-point lead. India 116-114 South Korea after End 2.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Archery - Gold medal match
Korea start with a 10. Slam-bang centre, what a start! The next one not so good but still a 9. Another 9 to finish. Now, it's India's turn. Ojas Pravin Deotale gets it spot on, a 10! Jawkar with the second shot and he gets a 9. Over to Abhishek. And his 10 means India have a one-point lead halfway through End 1.
Korea get a 9 again. Another 9. Four 9s in a row for Korea in the opening End. Make that five 9s in a row. Ojas loads up for India. It's a 10. Superb shooting from the champion archer. Jawkar next, 9 from him. Abhishek nails a 10. India have a clear three-point lead. India 58-55 South Korea after End 1.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Sepaktakraw - Preliminary Group A
WHAT A COMEBACK BY THE INDIAN WOMEN HERE!
They lost Set 1, 8-21. Trailing 0-1 against hosts China, they fought back brilliantly. The Indians won 21-17 in Set 2, followed a thrilling 21-15 victory in Set 3, claiming a 2-1 win.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Archery - Gold medal match
India's Ojas Pravin Deotale, Abhishek Verma, and Prathamesh Jawkar is fighting for gold in Men's Compound Archery final against South Korea. The contest is just about to begin.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Women's hockey - Semifinal
The first quarter is over and the second one is ongoing right now! The score is 0-0 but China have been dominant in this tie. India are sitting deep, waiting to get some hold in this game!
India 0-0 China
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Kabaddi - Update
Nitin and Nitesh combine to tackle Japan's captain Kono before Aslan picks a touchpoint. India get their first all-out!
India 10-3 Japan
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Women's hockey - Semifinal
China get a penalty corner in the first quarter after Haiyan gets a foul in his favour. Two consecutive PCs and Savi saves with her foot. it goes wide.
India 0-0 China, 6'
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Kabaddi - Update
India are in action against Japan in their men's Group A fixture.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Women's sepaktakraw - Preliminary Group A
India have levelled it in Set 2, claiming it 21-17. Good comeback after losing Set 1, 8-21 vs China.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Archery - Update
India's Ojas Pravin Deotale, Abhishek Verma, and Prathamesh Jawkar enter Men's Compound Archery final, assured of at least silver.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Women's hockey - Update
Now we also have India taking on China in their women's hockey semifinal.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: India in action
India are in action in the compound men's team archery semifinal, against Chinese Taipei. Focus on Pravin Deotale, Abhishek Verma and Prathamesh Jawkar.
Asian Games Live Updates Day 12: Sepaktakraw - Preliminary Group B
India lose 0-2 to Philippines in their sepaktakraw fixture. The Indians crashed to a 17-21 defeat in Set 2, after losing 21-23 in Set 1.