India’s Day at Asian Games 2023: Mixed Fortunes in Hangzhou
It was a day of contrasting outcomes for India at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. While the men’s football team suffered a challenging 1-5 defeat against the hosts, there was a glimmer of hope in the men’s volleyball competition as India clinched a resounding 3-0 victory over Cambodia. Both encounters unfolded in the […]
It was a day of contrasting outcomes for India at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. While the men’s football team suffered a challenging 1-5 defeat against the hosts, there was a glimmer of hope in the men’s volleyball competition as India clinched a resounding 3-0 victory over Cambodia. Both encounters unfolded in the group stage, setting the stage for varied emotions among Indian sports enthusiasts.
Upcoming Events on September 20
Wednesday promises another action-packed day for Indian sports aficionados, with a plethora of events scheduled throughout the day. The day's proceedings will kick off with rowing and culminate with modern pentathlon and volleyball, offering a diverse array of sporting spectacles.
Rowing: Multiple Events (Heats)
- Kiran and Geetanjali Gurugubelli: Lightweight Women’s Double Sculls
- Arun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh: Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls
- Parminder Singh and Satnam Singh: Men’s Double Sculls
- PB Aswathi, Mrunmayee Salgaonkar, Priya Devi Thangjam, Rukmani: Women’s Fours
- Babulal Yadav and Lekh Ram: Men’s Pair
- Charanjeet Singh, Dhananjay Pande, Naresh Kalwania, Neeraj, Neetish Kumar, Ashish, Bheem Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Punit Kumar: Men’s Eight
The heats for the aforementioned rowing events commence at 6:30 am.
- Balraj Pawar: Men’s Single Sculls
- Ashish, Bheem Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Punit Kumar: Men’s Four
- Parminder Singh, Satnam Singh, Jakhar Khan, Sukhmeet Singh: Men’s Quadruple Sculls
- Geetanjali Gurugubelli, Ritu Kaudi, Sonali Swain, Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam, Varsha Babu, PB Aswathi, Mrunmayee Salgaonkar, Priya Devi, Rukmani: Women’s Eight
The heats for these rowing events begin at 12:30 pm.
Modern Pentathlon
Next on the agenda is the modern pentathlon event featuring Mayank Chaphekar. This unique discipline, dating back to its inception in the 1912 Olympics, comprises fencing (one-touch épée), freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross country running. Mayank's journey commences with the fencing qualifier, employing a round-robin format, slated for 12 pm.
Men’s Volleyball: India vs South Korea
The day culminates with an intense volleyball showdown between India and formidable opponents South Korea, scheduled for 4:30 pm. Despite the imposing challenge, India aims to sustain its winning streak following a convincing victory over Cambodia in the Pool C encounter.
South Korea boasts a formidable reputation, holding the 27th rank globally and clinching five gold medals, placing them among the top contenders at the Asian Games. Japan leads the charts with 27 podium finishes and 16 golds, closely trailed by China with 11 gold medals.
India's volleyball history at the Asian Games reflects a commendable journey, securing three medals to date. Their standout performance occurred in 1962, culminating as runners-up, with additional bronze medals in 1958 and 1986.
In the quest for sporting glory, India endeavors to script another memorable chapter in its rich athletic narrative at the Asian Games 2023.
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