Asian Games 2023: India strikes gold in kabaddi, archers earn three medals; reaches 100

Asian Games 2023: On the 14th day of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, India witnessed an exhilarating display of sportsmanship as the nation's athletes moved closer to an unprecedented milestone - crossing the coveted 100-medal mark.

In the morning session, Indian archers Aditi Gopichand and Jyoti Surekha took center stage, aiming for gold in the women's compound category. Their performances were keenly awaited, with hopes of securing podium finishes. Meanwhile, the Indian women's kabaddi team engaged in an intense showdown against Chinese Taipei in the final, with their sights set firmly on the gold.

In archery, the men's compound final featured Abhishek Verma and Ojas Deotale, who aimed to add more medals to India's already impressive tally. The wrestling mat was another arena of fierce competition, with Yash, Deepak Punia, Vicky, and Sumit battling for supremacy in their respective weight categories.

Cricket enthusiasts had their eyes on the men's cricket final, where India faced Afghanistan, both vying for the coveted gold.

In badminton, the famed duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy aimed to make history by clinching gold in men's doubles. As India's athletes strived to surpass the monumental 100-medal mark, Day 14 of the Asian Games promised riveting action and the potential for numerous podium finishes.

As of now, India's Medal Tally stands at:

1. Gold: 24
2. Silver: 35
3. Bronze: 40

Notable Results:

1. Archery: Aditi Gopichand secured a BRONZE in women's compound archery.
2. Jyothi Surekha clinched GOLD in women's compound archery.
3. Ojas Pravin Deotale won GOLD in men's compound archery.
4. Abhishek Verma bagged SILVER in men's compound archery.

In wrestling:

1. Sumit was defeated by Kyrgyzstan's Aiaal Lazarev, with a score of 0-10 in the men's freestyle 125kg pre-quarters.
   
2. Vicky suffered a 0-10 loss against Kazakhstan's Alisher Yergali in his men's freestyle 97kg pre-quarters.
3. Deepak Punia secured a 3-2 win against Bahrain's Magomed Sharipov in the men's freestyle 86kg qualification round.

During the women's kabaddi final:

1. India's women's kabaddi team emerged victorious, claiming the GOLD by beating Chinese Taipei 26-25.
2. The game was a closely contested battle, with India leading 24-23 with approximately 2 minutes to go.
3. However, Chinese Taipei made a remarkable comeback, securing four points and taking the lead by one point with only 4 minutes remaining.
4. It was a tense moment for India as they were all out for the first time in the Games.

The competition remained intense, with Chinese Taipei narrowing the gap, and India had only three players on the mat. The outcome was uncertain, making for an exciting spectacle.