Asian Games 2023 Highlights: Indian contingent gets off to promising start on Day 1, claims 5 medals

India enjoyed mixed results on day one of the Hangzhou games - 3 silvers and 2 bronze medals

Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh Silver in men's lightweight double sculls rowing

Silver in men's eight rowing

Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh, Ashi Chouksey - Silver in women's 10m air rifle team shooting

Ramita - Bronze in women's 10m air rifle individual shooting

Babu Lal and Lekh Ram - Bronze in men's pair rowing

India will face either Saudi Arabia, Vietnam or Iran in their first knockout game (Round of 16)

Indian men's table tennis team suffered a heartbreaking 0-3 defeat against South Korea in a quarter-final clash. 

Full-time: 1-1 - Myanmar denied India three points with a late equalizer in the men's football match. But India advanced to knockouts ahead of Myanmar due to more number of goals in group stages. 

Yan Kyaw Htwe scored the equaliser in the 74th minute, scores level

India men's football team leads at the break time after Sunil Chhetri's only goal from the spot.

Indian captain scores a penalty goal as India took a crucial lead in 23' minute. Chhetri now has two goals in three games in the Asian Games 2023.

India starting lineup: Dheeraj (GK), Chinglensana, Jhingan, Narender, Amarjit, Rahul KP. Samuel Kynshi, Bryce Miranda, Rabeeh, Rahim Ali and Sunil Chhetri (C)

Myanmar starting lineup: Zin Nyi Nyi Aung (GK), Thet Hein Soe, Kaung Htet Paing, Kwe Khant Min, Hein Zeyar Lin, Zaw Win Thien, Kar Kyaw, Oakkar Naing, Htet Phoye Wai, Khun Kyaw Zin Hein, Nay Moe Naing

Nikhat Zareen

Nikhat Zareen kicks off her Asian Games 2023 campaign with a dominating 5-0 win in the Women's 50kg preliminary bout.

Nikhat Zareen will clash against Thi Tam Nguyen in the Women’s 50kg Round of 32 at 4:30 PM IST. Nikhat and Thi Tam Nguyen clashed against each other in the IBA World Championships 2023 Final in March where Indian ace boxer claimed a Gold with 5-0 win. Who will triumph today?

After a heavy loss against Hong Kong, India's women's rugby team go down 45-0 against the current champions Japan in Pool F. India will face Singapore in their final game tomorrow.

Rugby - India women vs Japan at 3.35 PM

Boxing - Nikhat Zareen vs Thi Tam Nguyen at 4:30 PM

India women's team exits the 19th Asian Games as they fail 0-1 against Thailand. Defender Parichat Thongrong scored the only goal of the game to boost Thailand to second place in Group B.

Parichat Thongrong gives Thailand the lead with a 52' strike.

Sri Lanka have won their semifinal against Pakistan and will be facing India in the Gold medal match in cricket. No India vs Pakistan in Asiad cricket final 

The second half begins after the first half could not break the 0-0 deadlock

Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan have won their round 1 doubles game as they defeated Nepal 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets

India have begun their Chess campaign on a strong note. Four out of four Chess players have won their individual games.

The women's Group B game between India and Thailand is underway

India defeated Cambodia 3-0 in Pool C

India defeated South Korea 3-2 in Pool C

India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in Cross Match Top 12

India lost to eight-time champions Japan 0-3 in 1-6th classification

Ohh no!! India have suffered a loss to Japan in straight sets. Their winning streak comes to an end as they lose the 1-6th classification and will not be playing the semis.

India are finding it hard to overcome Japan and are two sets behind. We are mid-way into the third set.

India have won a nail-biter five-setter against Kazakhstan. India win 3-2 in RO16

Japan have won the first set by 25-16

Indian team is in action in the Volleyball 1-6th classification against Japan.

The second semifinal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in women's cricket is currently underway.

The Indian women's team has lost the round of 16 clash to Thailand in table tennis. They were leading 2-1 but lost 3-2 in the end. Men's team leads 2-1 in their RO16 clash against Kazakhstan 

Sumit Nagal won his second-round tie against Macau’s Ho Tin Marco Leung to go into the third round

India women lose to Hong Kong 0-38 in Rugby Sevens. They will face Japan later today.

India have won by 16-0. Proper domination

India have a 16-0 lead and are on way to a massive win.

Another medal for India. Ramita wins Bronze in 10m Air rifle.

No sign of relief for Uzbekistan. India have pressed hard on the pedal and lead 7-0 after the first half

The 10m Air Rifle Women's Final is underway on Day 1. Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh in hunt for medals.

Another Silver medal for India as rowing brings the third medal of the day. This time it's a Silver in Men's Eight Final A. Four medals already for India. Wow, what a start.

Indian hockey team has also begun its campaign in Hangzhou. The Men in Blue have made a strong start against Uzbekistan. IND 2-0 UZB after 1st half

More joy for you guys. India has secured its 3rd medal of the day. It's a Bronze in rowing.

India women's team through to the finals as they win by 8 wickets

India are off to a fine start in the meagre chase. 8/0 after 1 over

And Bangladesh have fallen like a pack of cards. They are bowled out for 51

The shooting and rowing contingent has provided India with its first two medals at the Games. India wins two Silver medals

It's six down now. India on top

Indian rowers are in action on Day 1 of the Games. They are in contention to bring the first medal for India. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are three down at 18 in the semifinal against India. 

China takes the first Gold at the Asian Games 2023

It's India women vs Bangladesh women to open a busy day of sporting action. The Indian women's team face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the event and have been asked to bowl first. The Women in Blue started with a bang as Pooja Vastrakar gets two wickets in the first over itself

Hello and a warm welcome everyone to the live coverage of the Asian Games 2023 on September 24. After a quite day at the Hangzhou Games, the Indian contingent will be gunning for a few medals. India women's cricket team is in action.