In a remarkable achievement at the 74th Asian Games in Hangzhou, India has reached a historic milestone by surpassing the 100-medal mark for the first time in its history.
The spotlight of this achievement shines on various events and athletes who contributed to India's outstanding performance at the games. Here's a recap of the winners and their triumphs:
Women's Kabaddi team clinches Gold in thrilling final
India's women's kabaddi team secured a thrilling victory with a score of 26-25 against Chinese Taipei in the final, marking India's 100th medal and its 25th gold at the Asian Games.
A day of glory with five more medals
On a day filled with glory, India added five more medals to its impressive tally. Archery compound events played a significant role, contributing four medals, including two gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Historic achievement in Archery
Indian archers showcased their excellence on October 7th, with two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. Aditi Gopichand Swami secured India's first gold in the compound individual women's event, defeating Malaysia's Ratiha Fadli. In another intense battle, Jyoti Surekha Vennam triumphed over South Korea's So Chaewon, earning India a second gold. South Korea's Chaewon settled for silver.
Gold continues in Archery compound individual men's event
The dominance continued in the archery compound individual men's event as Abhishek Verma secured another gold for India by defeating South Korea's Gyeong Taehun. This marked India's third gold in archery on the same day.
Kabaddi victory
The Indian women's kabaddi team emerged victorious in a nail-biting final against Chinese Taipei, securing India's 25th gold medal at the Asian Games. The team's remarkable performance was met with enthusiastic cheers from fans.
Prime Minister's felicitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to felicitate the Asian Games medalists on October 10th. He expressed his excitement, saying, "An important milestone for India at the Asian Games! The nation is thrilled that we have reached 100 medals. I congratulate all our athletes. Each performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. Looking forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent on October 10th."
Other highlights
On the 13th day of the Asian Games, Indian athletes continued to deliver outstanding performances. The highlight of the day was the gold medal won by the Indian men's hockey team, defeating Japan 5-1. This victory also secured India's qualification for the Paris Olympics in 2024. On the 13th day, India secured a total of 9 medals, including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze, bringing the total medal count to 95.