India’s Historic Achievement at Asian Games 2023
At the 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, India achieved its highest-ever medal tally. It showcases its rising prominence in the global sports arena. There are four and a half days of competition remaining. Still, Indian athletes have already surpassed their previous record of 70 medals. It was set earlier in Jakarta in 2018.
On Day 10 of the Asian Games, India secured the fourth spot with 69 medals, and on Day 11, they matched their Jakarta tally with two more medals. Ram Baboo and Manju Rani claimed bronze in the 35km race walk mixed team event, marking a historic achievement for India in race walking.
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The highlight of the day came when Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Pravin Ojas Deotale clinched gold in the compound archery mixed team event. They triumphed over South Korea’s Chaewon So and Jaehoon Joo with a score of 159-158. This gold medal not only solidified India’s best-ever medal tally but also equaled their record for the highest number of gold medals at the Asian Games.
India’s medal count at the 2023 Asian Games stands at 16 gold, 26 silver, and 29 bronze medals. The shooting and athletics contingents have been significant contributors to this achievement. Shooting has yielded 22 medals, while athletics has contributed 23 medals. Several events, including Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw final, are yet to take place, further raising hopes for additional medals.
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Challenges Ahead
Despite India’s impressive performance. They trail behind China, Japan, and South Korea in the overall medal tally. Each of these nations has secured more than 100 medals. China, in particular, is nearing the milestone of 300 medals.
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India’s highest-ever ranking in the Asian Games was achieved in the inaugural edition, where they finished as the second-ranked nation in New Delhi. Their medal count included 15 gold, 16 silver, and 20 bronze.
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The outstanding achievements at the Asian Games 2023 show India’s emergence as a powerhouse. With dedicated athletes and continued investment in sports, India is poised to make even greater strides.
