Asian Games 2023 highlights Day 14: India’s medal tally reaches 107 with gold in kabaddi, cricket and badminton
Asian Games 2023, highlights Day 14: India's medal tally reached 107 on Day 14 at the 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday. India's archery contingent clinched two gold medals after Jyothi Surekha, Ojas Pravin Deotale finished on top in their respective women's and men's compound events. Meanwhile, Abhishek Verma bagged silver and Aditi Gopichand got a bronze in archery. The women's kabaddi team won gold by defeating Chinese Taipei in the final. The men's team also defeated Iran in a controversial final to bag another gold....Read More
In badminton, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clinched a historic gold by winning the mixed doubles final. Meanwhile, the men's cricket team was awarded gold after the first innings of their final against Afghanistan was halted due to rain. The rain didn't stop and Team India was given gold due to being a higher seed. In hockey, the women's team defeated Japan to come out on top in the bronze medal encounter. In wrestling, Deepak Punia won a silver in 86kg men’s freestyle. Vicky and Sumit crashed out of their respective categories. Later, the men's and women's chess teams sealed silver medals to extend India's medal tally to 104 in Hangzhou.
India's Medal Tally-
Gold: 28
Silver: 38
Bronze: 41
Results-
Archery: Aditi Gopichand bags BRONZE in women's compound archery
Jyothi Surekha clinches GOLD in women's compound archery
Ojas Pravin Deotale wins GOLD in men's compound archery
Abhishek Verma bags SILVER in men's compound archery
Hockey: India win BRONZE in women's hockey
Kabaddi: India clinch GOLD, defeat Chinese Taipei in women's final
India defeat Iran in men's final, win GOLD
Wrestling: Deepak Punia defeats Uzbekistan's Javrail Shapiev in men's freestyle 86kg semifinal, into final
Yash loses to Tajikistan's Magomet in men's freestyle 74kg quarters
Sumit loses to Kyrgyzstan's Aiaal Lazarev, in the men's freestyle 125kg pre-quarters
Vicky loses to Kazakhstan's Alisher Yergali in his men's freestyle 97kg pre-quarters
Badminton: Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy win GOLD in men's doubles
Cricket: India claim GOLD in men's final
Volleyball: India win 3-2 vs China in women's classification 9th-10th
Roller Skating: Sai Samitha Akula finishes in fourth position in long program final
Greeshma Dontara sixth in long program final
Wrestling: Deepak Punia wins silver in men's freestyle 86kg
Chess: Men's team and women's team bag silver.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: India’s medal tally reaches 107 at Asiad
Deepak Punia settled for a silver after losing by technical superiority to his idol Hasan Yazdani at the Asiad. Indian men's and women's teams secured silver while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Co. picked up the gold medal in men's cricket after the final (against Afghanistan) was halted by rain. The men's kabaddi team sealed the Asiad title with a win over Iran in the gold medal match.
Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Korea's Choi Solgyu-Kim Wonho 21-18 21-16 to clinch a historic gold medal in the badminton doubles event. The Indian contingent completed their 100-medal target when the women's kabaddi team won a gold by outclassing Taiwan. With 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze, India are fourth in the Asian Games standings.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Silver medals for India in chess!
Indian men’s chess team has secured the silver medal at the Asiad. The team of Vidit, Arjun and Harikrishna P registered impressive wins in their respective Round 9 matches against the Philippines. While India have won silver, it's Iran, who are taking home the gold medal in chess. The Indian women's team of Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, R. Vaishali, Vantika Agrawal and Savitha Shri has also sealed a silver for India.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Punia takes silver!
Deepak Punia takes silver after a defeat at the hands of Iranian Hasan Yazdani in the men's freestyle 86kg event. Yazdani is a two-time Olympic medallist and eight-time World Championship medallist. The multiple world champion wrapped up the contest in his favour in the second round. A win by technical superiority (10-0)!
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Punia in danger!
Punia managed to set up a dream match against the legendary Iranian in the Asian Games 2023. However, the Indian wrestler is trailing 8-0 in the first round. What a start by Iran’s Hassan Yazdanicharati!
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Wrestler Deepak Punia's gold medal match is underway!
Deepak Punia is up against Iran’s Hassan Yazdanicharati in the 86kg men’s freestyle wrestling final.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Wrestling - Update
Next up, we will soon have Deepak Punia in action! He will take on Iran's Hassan Yazdanicharati in the men's freestyle 86kg gold medal match!
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
It is full time and India seal the bronze medal here!
India 2-1 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
India still pressing for a goal here but some terrific defending from Japan and they are now on the counter-attack. 1 minute between India and the bronze medal.
India 2-1 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
A SOLO TACKLE AND INDIA GET THE IRANIAN RAIDER!
India with the final raid of this match! 1 vs 2! He closes it out, escapes! FULL TIME! INDIA GET GOLD!
India 33-29 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Wait, it is in India's favour now and Iran need to accept it! The match will resume! Less than a minute left!
India 31-29 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
GOAL! Sushila Chanu with the deflection. India tried a variation in this penalty corner and it worked for them. What a time to get a goal. India are 2-1 ahead with just under 10 minutes to go for the final whistle.
India 2-1 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
Vaishnavi Phalke misses a sitter right in front of the goal. First, it was a penalty corner, the flick was blocked but India had the ball. A pass was made but Vaishnavi failed to get a touch on it and the ball went wide.
India 1-1 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
So basically, Pawan had to go for a do-or-die raid with over a minute remaining. He went out of bounds, without making any contact with any defenders. In response, Bastami and three defenders touch him to push him out! This creates controversy as it is unclear if Pawan was succesfully tackled or not!
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
We are into Q4 now in the women's hockey bronze medal match between India and Japan. It is still 1-1.
India 1-1 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Still no decision yet as the match remains suspended. Both teams are in the court! This is shocking!
India 28-28 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: India win gold in men's cricket!
India get the gold medal in men's cricket, despite the first innings not getting completed. Afghanistan reached 112/5 in 18.2 overs, but rain halted play. Rain didn't stop and the match got called off. India have been awarded gold due to being the higher seed!
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
NEW DECISION! India get 3-1 in this ruling! But Iran protest now! They say, they won't play!
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
Japan score from a penalty corner! It's India 1-1 Japan in the women's hockey bronze medal match.
India 1-1 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
WHAT IS GOING ON HERE! THE FINAL GETS SUSPENDED! WHO GETS THE MEDAL?
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Do-or-die raid, for India. Pawan has been put out and Iran get a point. But Pawan complains that he was out of bounds without a touch. Reviewed!
India want four points, and Iran ask for Pawan's point.
1-1 for each and Pawan and Bastami are out.
OH WAIT! NEW DECISION AGAIN! WHAT IS GOING ON! India get 4 as Pawan had gone out and the old rule is being followed. But Iran protest as the new one would give one point each! CHAOS!
The AKFI secretary-general comes in and checks the video. He says 1-1 to each as it is the new rule!
India 29-29 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win historic GOLD in men's badminton doubles after beating Solgyu Choi and Wonho Kim of South Korea in straight games (21-18, 21-16).
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
Satwik, take a bow! From the back end of the court, he produces a winner. And India once again have a three-point lead. It's India 15-12 Korea in the second game.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Women's Hockey - Bronze Medal
Deepika scores! India have the first goal in the first quarter against Japan. That's the early advantage they were looking for and they have got it.
India 1-0 Japan
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
It's wide! And Satwik and Chirag have the lead in the halfway mark. They are leading 11-7. If they maintain the momentum, India will win a historic gold medal but don't count Korea. This the moment which turned the first game, India need to be wary of that.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
It is level once again as Iran manage to get a toe-touch on Sunil.
Then it is an empty raid for Pawan, followed an empty one for Iran. It is still level! WHAT A TIGHT AFFAIR!
India 28-28 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Iran manage to reduce the deficit to only one point! Zafar gets a double thigh hold! It is on Naveen, who goes down! This could be a key point for Iran!
India 28-27 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
What a great start by Satwik and Chirag in the second game. They have a four-point lead and are now up 7-3. This is a do-or-die game for Korea. If they lose, India will take gold.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
A toe touch by Naveen, on Bastami. India take the lead once again!
Then Shadloui tries to touch Nitin, and the decision goes to him. India review and get the points instead. Chiyaneh goes out. Pawan manages to get a flying kick on Fazel and the Iran captain goes away.
India 28-25 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
Game point for India! And Satwik finishes it off with a body smash! Wow what a comeback from the world no.3 pair. They were 15-18 down and from there, they have won six straight points to take the first game 21-18. India 1-0 Korea in the men's doubles gold medal match.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Iran level the tie now! Deshwal gets a bonus but he gets put down as Iran bag their first all-out on India! 25 minutes!
10 minutes to go!
India 25-25 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
What a rally that was! And it goes in India's favour. Chirag and Satwik did not give any opportunity to the Koreans to get up and find space. Finally, Chirag finishes it with a smash. It's 18-all now
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
Terrific passage of play for India! Satwik and Chirag have drawn level with the Koreans. It's 13-13 in the first game.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Zafar goes in to raid and Nitesh ends up conceding an easy point. Iran get a point.
Naveen bags a point, tags Raza in the raid.
India 20-16 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
The second half begins and Pawan gets a bonus point off the first raid with ease!
India 18-13 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
Solgyu Choi and Wonho Kim of South Korea have the lead (11-8) halfway through the first game in the gold medal match against India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
Chirag goes for the kill and nails it! Back-to-back points for India and they needed it to close the gap. It's India 6-8 Korea in the first game.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Naveen gets a tag on Mirzaeian on his raid!
IT IS HALFTIME AND INDIA COMPLETE THE ALL OUT, ALSO THEIR COMEBACK! THEY LEAD!
India 17-13 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Pawan gets back-to-back points in his raid and it is level! Then Aslam tackles Shadloui, and he is taken care of by India. INDIA GET THE LEAD!
India 13-12 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Doubles - Badminton Final
India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are up against Solgyu Choi and Wonho Kim of South Korea in the badminton men's doubles final for the gold medal. The match is just about to begin.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
One-point lead now and Sunil comes in for Surjeet
India 9-10 Iran
Shadloui gets the a bonus point for Iran, back to two-point lead. Then Naveen goes too deep and is held by Fazel, fails to escape. Nitesh responds and tackles Danesh, and India get a point.
India 10-12 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Naveen tags Jabbari and Iran's lead has reduced now!
India 8-10 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Do-or-die way and Zafar gets the better of India here! Slips away with ease!
India 7-10 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
India really need a comeback. Shadlu the dangermann for Iran. He raids succesfully and he gets two points. A review sees it reduce it one.
India 6-9 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
Did he escape? Pawan's feet swings around and he manages to get past the mid-line as the Iranians scamper over him. India get two.
India 4-4 Iran
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's kabaddi final - Update
India and Iran's men's kabaddi final clash has begun! Iran steal a point and take a 1-0 lead early.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Canoe Slalom - Men's Kayak Final
Hitesh Kewat falls to fifth now! Japan's Yuuki Tanaka leads, followed by Chinese TAipei's Wu Shao-Hsua and Uzbek temirgaliev Djanibek.
Kewat ends up in 7th position. China's Xin Quan wins gold, Japan's Yuuki Tanaka bags silver and bronze for Chinese Taipei's Wu Shao-Hsuan.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Canoe Slalom - Men's Kayak Final
Hitesh Kewat falls to fifth now! Japan's Yuuki Tanaka leads, followed by Chinese TAipei's Wu Shao-Hsua and Uzbek temirgaliev Djanibek.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Canoe Slalom - Men's Kayak Final
OH MY! Hitesh Kewat is in pole position to clinch gold now! He bagged 130.34 points, with a timing of 128.34 and two penalty seconds. He is ahead of Nepal's Ganesh Gurung and South Korea's Seojin Baek.
OH WAIT! Thailand's Piyanath Koetsuk climbs the leaderboard and is on top now with 107.50 points, 0 penalty seconds at a time of 107.50. Kewat falls to second.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Cricket - Final
India, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will be eyeing for gold here. But there are against a gritty Afghan side, who could prove to be a worthy opponent. For our live coverage of the final match, click here.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates Day 14: Men's Cricket - Final
A good opening over by Arshdeep Singh, concedes only one run. Mohammad Shahzad (0*) and Zubaid Akbari (1*) are the openers for Afghanistan right now.