New Delhi: The Indian contingent has finally achieved their target of 100 medals at the Asian Games 2023, and it was none other than the women’s kabaddi team who helped India reach the iconic landmark.
India needed 5 medals to touch the 100 mark on day 14, and with archers adding 4 early in the day, the women’s kabaddi team victory confirmed India’s 100th medal.
India went on to add three more gold medals in the day, courtesy of men’s kabaddi, cricket and badminton teams, putting the full stop on their historic Asian Games campaign.
Indian Medal Tally- (Gold-28), (Silver-38), (Bronze-41): (Total-107)
Key moments from day 14:
15:31: Deepak with a silver
Our 86kg #TOPSchemeAthlete pehlwan put up a stong fight but fell short in the gold medal match 🤼 against 🇮🇷’s Hassan Yazdanicharati
The total medal tally now stands at 1⃣0⃣5⃣!
Many congratulations Deepak👏💪🏻#Cheer4India 🇮🇳#HallaBol… pic.twitter.com/AoimxGbg6m
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 7, 2023
Indian wrestler Deepak Punia secures India’s first silver medal in wrestling at Asian Games 2023, taking India’s medal tally to 105
15:20: Bronze medal update
#Bronze🥉for our Hockey Girls!
A slender 2⃣-1⃣ victory in the bronze medal match against 🇯🇵 at the #AsianGames2022 🥳
Well played Team 🇮🇳! Many congratulations to all of you
💪🏻👏👏#Cheer4India 🇮🇳#HallaBol#JeetegaBharat#BharatAtAG22 pic.twitter.com/DSH0uh6kc5— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 7, 2023
It is raining medals for India as the women’s hockey team beat Japan 2-1, to secure yet another bronze medal for India.
15:17: Redemption gold
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇!!
A dramatic match between India and the defending champions, Iran, ends on our favour.
Our warriors gave a major fightback to end their campaign with the coveted GOLD🥇🌟 making it a double in Kabaddi🤩
It was a spectacular display of strength and… pic.twitter.com/ooLVZRBvb1
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 7, 2023
Indian men’s kabaddi team, following the footsteps of the women’s team, has completed their Asian Games redemption as they beat Iran in the finals by 33-29.
14:36: One more gold
India bag GOLD after match gets abandoned due to rain 🏏
The #MenInBlue triumph against 🇦🇫 as higher ranked opponents to clinch the #Gold🥇
Three cheers for team 🇮🇳🥳
Well done guys! #AsianGames2022#Cheer4India#HallaBol#JeetegaBharat#BharatAtAG22 pic.twitter.com/m6gzwO4XTY— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 7, 2023
Indian men’s cricket team added one more gold in the Indian kitty, taking the total number of gold medals to 27.
13:52: Number 101
🇮🇳’s Historic Gold in Badminton 🥇🏸@satwiksairaj and @Shettychirag04 soar to victory in the Badminton Men’s Doubles finals at #AsianGames2022, clinching the coveted Gold Medal! 🏆🇮🇳
Their incredible teamwork and unwavering spirit have made India proud on the international… pic.twitter.com/eizOxXHACK
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 7, 2023
India’s badminton duo of Satwik Reddy and Chirag Shetty clinched India’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s doubles category after defeating Korea’s Solgyu and Wonho by 21-18 21-16, taking the Indian medal tally to 101.
This is also India’s first gold medal in badminton at Asian Games.
8:18: PM Modi congratulates athletes on their historic run
A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games!
The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India.… pic.twitter.com/CucQ41gYnA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian athletes on their historic 100-medal haul in the Asian Games and also said that he is looking forward to meeting them all.
7:50: Golden century
It is a historic moment for India at the Asian Games. Our Kabaddi Women’s team has clinched the Gold! This victory is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our women athletes. India is proud of this success. Congrats to the team. My best wishes for their future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/amfPaGmiHt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
It’s medal number 100 for India, as the Indian women’s kabaddi team edged out Chinese Taipei by 26-25 in the finals to reclaim their Asian throne.
7:30: Number 98 and 99
Congratulations to Ojas Praveen Deotale for striking Gold in the Compound Archery Men’s Individual event at the Asian Games. His precision, determination and unwavering focus have done it again and made our nation proud. pic.twitter.com/Eu5rZb9wBQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
A remarkable performance by @archer_abhishek.
Congratulations on winning the Silver Medal in the Compound Archery Men’s Individual event. His dexterity and sporting spirit shine bright, and India is thrilled by this achievement. pic.twitter.com/Vq10nKwZ9I
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
In the all-Indian finals in the men’s compound archery individual event, Ojas Pravin edged out his own countryman Abhishek Verma by 149 to 147 to secure the gold medal, while Abhishek settled down with silver.
India is now just one medal away from 100.
6:50: Gold number 23
Another proud moment for India!
Congratulations to @VJSurekha for clinching her third Gold Medal at Asian Games in Compound Archery.
Her dedication and skill continue to make the nation proud. pic.twitter.com/QzEJyI7DcA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam secured gold in the women’s individual compound event after defeating Korea’s SO Chaewon by 149-145, taking the Indian medal tally to 97.
6:25: First for the day
Congratulations to Aditi Gopichand Swami, a beacon of excellence in Compound Archery, for bringing home the Bronze Medal at the Asian Games. Her precision and dedication shine. India celebrates this extraordinary achievement. pic.twitter.com/KbZ4SNIDb9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
Indian archer Aditi Gopichand secured a bronze medal in the women’s individual compound archery event after defeating Indonesia’s Ratih Zilizati by 146-140.
