India Triumphs: 20 Medals Including Historic Golds at 19th Asian Games
- Posted on September 28, 2023
- Sports
- By Sunshine
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India's athletes have left an indelible mark at the 19th Asian Games, amassing a formidable collection of twenty medals.
This impressive haul includes five gold, five silver, and ten bronze, showcasing the nation's athletic prowess.
The shooting contingent, in particular, stole the spotlight with an outstanding performance. The equestrian team's historic gold win, breaking a forty-year drought, added to the jubilation.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur praised the achievements and voiced confidence in future triumphs.
Noteworthy was the stellar display by Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm in the Women's 25m Pistol team event, where they secured gold with an impressive combined score of 1759.
This trio, nurtured under the #TOPScheme, has consistently exhibited their exceptional skills across junior and senior levels.
Sift Samra Kaur etched her name in the annals of history by clinching India's inaugural individual gold at the 2023 Asian Games. Her exceptional performance in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position event, marked by a new world record score of 469.6, left spectators awe-struck.
Ashi Chouksey's determination earned her a bronze in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position event, marking her third medal at the Games.
The men's skeet team, comprising Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Gurjoat Singh Khangura, and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, secured a bronze, further bolstering India's remarkable medal tally.
With the nation presently occupying the seventh position, expectations are high for an even more spectacular showing in the days ahead. The athletes' unwavering focus, precision, and discipline continue to inspire the nation, as they aim for glory on the global stage.
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