The Asian Games 2023 have unfolded in Hangzhou, China, with a remarkable turnout of 655 Indian athletes. This sporting extravaganza, scheduled from September 23rd to October 8th, was initially slated for 2022 but faced a one-year delay due to unforeseen challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
India’s Glorious History in Asian Games 2023
In the previous edition held in Jakarta in 2018, India achieved a significant milestone, with a formidable contingent of 570 athletes amassing a total of 70 medals.
Among these, 16 were gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze. This impressive track record paves the way for high expectations in the current edition, given the substantial size of the Indian contingent.
Throughout the annals of Asian Games history, India has consistently excelled in athletics, contributing a remarkable 254 medals to its grand total of 672.
It comes as no surprise that the spotlight once again shines on the track and field events at Hangzhou 2023, with India sending its largest-ever contingent of 68 athletes in this discipline.
Stellar Athletes to Watch
Among the standout athletes representing India in Hangzhou are Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world, Olympic, and Asian Games champion in men’s javelin throw.
He is joined by Avinash Sable, a silver medalist in the Commonwealth Games men’s 3000m steeplechase, and the sensational women’s hurdles athlete, Jyoti Yaraji.
Asian Games 2023 Medal Tally Update
As the games progress, India has already made its mark with an impressive haul of medals. Let’s take a look at some of the key achievements:
- Shooting, Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team
The women’s 10m air rifle team, consisting of Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita, and Ashi Choksi, secured a silver medal with a total score of 1886.
- Rowing Men’s Double Sculls
Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh clinched a silver medal in the lightweight men’s double sculls event.
- Rowing, Men’s Pair
Lekh Ram and Babu Lal Yadav secured the bronze medal in the men’s pair rowing event.
- Rowing, Men’s Eight
India continued its medal streak in rowing, bagging another silver medal in the men’s I event.
- Shooting, Women’s 10m Air Rifle Individual
Ramita Jindal, who was part of the silver-winning team, added to her accolades by winning the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle individual event with a score of 230.1.
- Shooting, Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team
The trio of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudranksh Patil, and Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar made history by giving India its first gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games. Their remarkable score of 1893.7 set a new world record for a team in the 10m air rifle event.
- Rowing, Men’s Coxless Four
The quartet of Jaswinder Singh, Bhim Singh, Puneet, and Ashish Kumar secured a bronze medal in the men’s coxless four rowing event.
- Rowing, Men’s Quadruple Sculls
India added another bronze medal in rowing, with the quartet of Satnam, Parminder, Jakar, and Sukhmeet finishing third with a time of 3:6.08 minutes.
- Men’s 10m Air Rifle Individual
Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, one of the members of the historic gold-winning team, claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 10m air rifle individual event.
- Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Team
The trio of Adarsh Singh, Anish Bhanwala, and Vijayveer Sidhu secured the bronze medal for India with a total score of 1718.
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- Women’s Cricket
In a historic first, the Indian women’s cricket team clinched the gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final. This marks India’s successful debut in women’s cricket at the Asian Games.
India’s Impressive Asian Games 2023 Medal tally
As of now, India’s medal tally at the Asian Games 2023 stands at a commendable 11 medals, including two gold, three silver, and six bronze medals. This remarkable start bodes well for India’s campaign in Hangzhou.
