India has sent its largest-ever contingent to the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, with over 650 athletes competing in a variety of sports. This is a significant increase from the 572 athletes that India sent to the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
The Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2023 includes a number of world-class athletes, such as Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu, and Olympic bronze medalist Mirabai Chanu. India is also fielding strong teams in sports such as athletics, shooting, wrestling, badminton, and hockey.
India’s medal tally at the Asian Games 2023 so far
India has so far won five medals at the Asian Games 2023, including three silvers and two bronzes. The Indian team’s first medal came on the first day of the Games when the women’s 10m air rifle team won silver.
Other Indian medalists at the Asian Games 2023 so far include:
- Silver: Men’s 10m air pistol team, women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team
- Bronze: Women’s 10m air pistol individual, men’s 50m rifle 3 positions individual
India is currently third in the overall medal tally at the Asian Games 2023, behind China and Hong Kong, China.
India’s top medal contenders at the Asian Games 2023
India has a number of top medal contenders at the Asian Games 2023, including:
- Neeraj Chopra (Javelin throw): Chopra is the reigning Olympic gold medalist in the javelin throw, and he is also the Asian Games champion. He is one of the favorites to win gold again in Hangzhou.
- PV Sindhu (Badminton): Sindhu is the reigning Olympic silver medalist in badminton, and she is also the former world champion. She is one of the favorites to win gold again in Hangzhou.
- Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting): Chanu is the reigning Olympic bronze medalist in weightlifting, and she is also the former world champion. She is one of the favorites to win gold again in Hangzhou.
- Other top medal contenders: India also has a number of other top medal contenders at the Asian Games 2023, including Avinash Sable (3000m steeplechase), Lakshya Sen (badminton), Sharath Kamal (table tennis), and Vinesh Phogat (wrestling).
India’s chances of winning a record number of medals at the Asian Games 2023
India has a good chance of winning a record number of medals at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian contingent is the largest ever sent to the Asian Games, and it includes a number of world-class athletes.
India is also expected to perform well in a variety of sports, including athletics, shooting, wrestling, badminton, and hockey. If the Indian athletes can perform to their potential, India could win a record number of medals at the Asian Games’ 2023.
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India’s biggest rivals at the Asian Games’ 2023
India’s biggest rivals at the Asian Games 2023 are expected to be China and Japan. China has traditionally been the dominant force at the Asian Games, and it is expected to win the most medals again in Hangzhou. Japan is also a strong sporting nation, and it is expected to challenge for medals in a variety of sports.
Other rivals that India will need to watch out for include South Korea, Iran, and Kazakhstan. These countries all have strong teams in a variety of sports.
Conclusion
India’s contingent for the Asian Games 2023 is one of the strongest ever, and the country is hopeful of its best performance at the Asian Games yet. With Olympic medalists like Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu leading the charge, India is aiming for a medal haul of over 100. The Indian athletes are determined to make the country proud, and they will be giving it their all to win medals in Hangzhou.
