India continued its impressive performance at the Asian Games 2023 on Day 7, winning two gold medals and advancing to the quarter-finals in women’s 3×3 basketball.
In squash, India defeated Pakistan in the men’s team final to claim the gold medal. This was India’s first gold medal in squash at the Asian Games.
In mixed doubles tennis, Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale defeated Chinese Taipei’s En-shuo, Tsung-hao Huang in the final to win the gold medal.
The Indian women’s 3×3 basketball team defeated Malaysia in the pool stage to advance to the quarter-finals.
Squash in Asian Games 2023
India defeated Pakistan in the men’s team squash final to claim the gold medal. This was India’s first gold medal in squash at the Asian Games.
The Indian team consisted of Harinder Pal Sandhu, Saurav Ghosal, Abhay Singh, and Ramit Tandon.
In the final, India defeated Pakistan 3-2. Harinder Pal Sandhu and Saurav Ghosal won their singles matches, while Abhay Singh and Ramit Tandon won the doubles match.
Tennis in Asian Games 2023
Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale defeated Chinese Taipei’s En-Shuo, and Tsung-hao Huang in the mixed doubles tennis final to win the gold medal.
Bopanna and Bhosale won the match 6-3, 7-6(5).
This was India’s first gold medal in mixed doubles tennis at the Asian Games.
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3×3 Basketball
The Indian women’s 3×3 basketball team defeated Malaysia in the pool stage to advance to the quarter-finals.
The Indian team consisted of Vaishnavi Yadav, Muskan Kirar, Anupama, and Navaneetha.
India defeated Malaysia 16-6 in the pool stage match.
India will face unbeaten Chinese Taipei in the women’s 3×3 basketball quarter-final on Day 8.
Other Events
In other events on Day 7, India lost to South Korea in the men’s team table tennis quarter-finals. India also lost to China in the 10m air pistol mixed team final.
In boxing, Narender Berwal secured a 5-0 win on points against Iman Ramezanpourdelavar of Iran in the Men’s +92kg quarter-final.
Live Asian Games 2023 Medal Table
As of the end of Day 7, China is leading the Asian Games 2023 medal table with 132 gold medals. Japan is in second place with 60 gold medals, followed by South Korea with 51 gold medals. India is in fourth place with 35 gold medals.
Conclusion
India had a successful Day 7 at the Asian Games 2023, winning two gold medals and advancing to the quarter-finals in women’s 3×3 basketball.
India will be looking to continue its impressive performance on Day 8.
Additional Information
Here is a summary of India’s performance on Day 7 of the Asian Games 2023, by sport:
Squash: India won the gold medal in the men’s team squash final, defeating Pakistan 3-2.
Tennis: Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale won the gold medal in the mixed doubles tennis final, defeating Chinese Taipei 6-3, 7-6(5).
3×3 Basketball: The Indian women’s 3×3 basketball team defeated Malaysia 16-6 in the pool stage to advance to the quarter-finals.
Table Tennis: India lost to South Korea in the men’s team table tennis quarter-finals.
Shooting: India lost to China in the 10m air pistol mixed team final.
Boxing: Narender Berwal secured a 5-0 win on points against Iman Ramezanpourdelavar of Iran in the Men’s +92kg quarter-final.
India’s overall medal tally as of the end of Day 7 is 35 gold medals, 27 silver medals, and 30 bronze medals.