Asian Games: India’s Medal Hunt Continues.
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The Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, is a multi-sport event that takes place every four years in Asia. It is one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, with participants from all over the Asian continent. Here are some key points about the Asian Games:
History of Asian Games
The Asian Games were first held in 1951 in New Delhi, India. The event was organized by the Asian Games Federation, which later became the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Since then, the Games have been held every four years, with the exception of a few instances where they were cancelled or rescheduled due to political or logistical reasons.
Participating Countries in the Asian Games
The Asian Games typically involve athletes from Asian countries and regions. There are 45 member nations in the OCA, but not all of them participate in every edition of the Games. The number of participating countries can vary from one edition to another.
Sports in Asian Games
The Asian Games feature a wide range of sports, including both traditional and modern sports. Some of the most popular sports in the Asian Games include athletics, swimming, gymnastics, badminton, table tennis, soccer, and martial arts such as taekwondo and judo.
Host Cities Asian Games
The host city for each edition of the Games are selected through a bidding process. Various cities in Asia compete to host the event, and the host city is responsible for organizing and funding the Games. Past host cities include Tokyo (Japan), Beijing (China), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Doha (Qatar).
Asian Games Torch Relay
Similar to the Olympic Games, the Games also feature a torch relay. The Asian Games torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, and then travels through various cities in Asia before arriving at the host city for the opening ceremony.
Cultural Exchange
In addition to the sporting competitions, the Games promote cultural exchange and understanding among Asian nations. There are cultural events, exhibitions, and ceremonies that showcase the rich diversity of Asian cultures.
Success and Recognition
Many Asian athletes have achieved international recognition and success by competing in the Asian Games. Winning medals at the Asian Games is a significant accomplishment, and it often serves as a stepping stone for athletes to compete at the Olympic Games and other international competitions.
Para Asian Games
In addition to the regular Asian Games, there are also the Asian Para Games, which feature athletes with disabilities. These games provide a platform for para-athletes to compete at the highest level in Asia.
The Asian Games play a vital role in promoting sports and unity among Asian nations and contribute to the development of athletics in the region. They are a celebration of athletic excellence, cultural diversity, and cooperation in Asia.
About Asian Games 2023
India has won 53 medals in the 2023 Asian Games till October 1, including 13 gold in shooting, one in cricket, one in tennis, one in squash and one in equestrian.
India has made its mark at the 2023 Games. It has brought a total of 55 medals to the country for excellence in specific sports. On Day 9, India started with 2 bronze medals each in the speed skating 3000m relay.
India’s medal tally now stands at 55 with 13 gold, 21 silver and 21 bronze. The athletics competitions will be held from September 29 to October 5. On 1 October, India won one gold medal each in shooting and cricket, tennis and equestrian.
Avinash Sable became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event. It was India’s first gold medal in athletics as Avinash Sable broke the previous Asian Games record by clocking 8:19.50 seconds.
List of Indian players who have won gold medals
Shooting: Indian athletes Prithviraj Thondaiman, Kinan Chennai and Zoravar Singh Sandhu won gold medals in the men’s trap shooting event on Sunday. India’s trio of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudranksh Patil and Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar won the gold by scoring 1893.7 points.
Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Seema and Shiva Narwal continued India’s shooting success with gold in the men’s 10m air pistol team event.
Tennis: Rogan Bopanna and Ruduja Bhosale won the mixed doubles gold after beating Chinese Taipei 2-6 6-3 10-4.
Shooting: Sift Kaur Chamra wins gold and sets world record.
Shooting: Manu Bakar, Isha Singh, Ritam Sangwan win gold in women’s 25m pistol
Shooting: Aishwari Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Kusale and Akhil Sheoran secured India’s 5th shooting gold at Asian Games 2023 with a world record score of 1769.
Shooting: Balak Kulia wins gold in women’s 10m air pistol.
Hockey: India beat Pakistan 10-2 in Men’s Hockey A category
Equestrian: After a 41-year wait, Anush Agarwala, Hridhai Vipul Cheda, Sudipti Hajela and Divyakriti Singh won gold for India in equestrian.
Cricket: India women’s team beat Sri Lanka in Asian Games final to win their first gold medal.
Athletics: Avinash Sable became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase.
Athletics: Tajinderpal Singh Door wins gold medal in shot,
Asian Games 2023: Other medals for India
Ahika Mukherjee and Sudhirtha Mukherjee won the bronze medal in table tennis women’s doubles. They lost 4-3 against North Korea’s Suyong Cha and Sukyong Pak to win India’s first ever table tennis medal.
Aryan Paul, Anand Kumar, Siddhant and Vikram clocked an incredible time of 4:10.128 to clinch the bronze medal in the men’s speed skating 3000m relay.
Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Arathi Kasthuri won bronze in women’s speed skating 3000m.
Aditi Ashok won the silver medal for India in the golf tournament on Sunday. Manisha Khir, Preethi Rajak and Rajeshwari Kumari won the silver medal in the women’s trap team category.
Sarabjot Singh and Divya won the silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Kiran Balyan bagged India’s first medal in the athletics event with a throw of 17.32 meters to clinch the bronze medal in the shot put.
Esha Singh won silver medal in women’s 10m air pistol event.
In the men’s doubles final, Saket Maineni and Ramkumar Ramanathan lost 4-6 4-6 to secure the silver medal. India won silver in women’s 10m air pistol team event. Equestrian Anush Aggarwal won bronze in individual dressage.
Roshibina Devi Naurem won the silver medal in the women’s 60kg wushu final. Esha Singh won silver medal in women’s 25m air pistol individual event.
Sailing, Neha Thakur wins silver medal in women’s dinghy event. The women’s 10m air rifle team won a silver medal and the individual athletes won three bronze medals.
With two silver and three bronze medals, India’s rowing team displayed consistency and teamwork. Men’s lightweight double sculls and men’s eight categories added silver medals to the tally.
Bronze medals came from Men’s Pairs, Men’s Fours and Men’s Quadruple Sculls events.
The Indian women’s team won in Asian Games the bronze medal in the squash competition and Aishwari Tomar won the silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 position category.
Asian Games 2023: India’s medal count
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Shooting | 7 | 9 | 6 | 22 |
| Rowing | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Cricket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sailing | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Wushu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Squash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Athletics | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Golf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Boxing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Badminton | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Roller Skating | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Table Tennis | 1 | |||
| Total | 13 | 21 | 22 | 56 |
Asian Games 2023: Nationwide Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | China | 132 | 72 | 39 | 243 |
| 2 | South Korea | 30 | 35 | 59 | 124 |
| 3 | Japan | 29 | 41 | 42 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 13 | 21 | 19 | 53 |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 11 | 12 | 17 | 40 |
| 6 | Thailand | 10 | 6 | 14 | 30 |
| 7 | Chinese Taipei | 9 | 10 | 14 | 33 |
| 8 | Hong Kong China | 6 | 15 | 19 | 40 |
| 9 | North Korea | 5 | 9 | 5 | 19 |
| 10 | Indonesia | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
The Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, is a multi-sport event that takes place every four years in Asia. It is one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, with participants from all over the Asian continent. Here are some key points about the Asian Games: History of Asian Games…
The Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, is a multi-sport event that takes place every four years in Asia. It is one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, with participants from all over the Asian continent. Here are some key points about the Asian Games: History of Asian Games…