India's Medal Haul at Asian Games 2023

India's Medal Haul at Asian Games 2023

India secured their first medal of the day when the trio of Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh, and Ashi Chouksey won a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Shortly after the first medal, army men Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind also clinched a silver medal in the men's lightweight double sculls in rowing.

The success in rowing continued for India as the Men's Eight team added another silver medal

Ramita won a bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle final, bringing India's overall medal tally to 5.

In women's cricket, the Indian team confirmed a silver medal by defeating Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the semi-final.

Unfortunately, India's women's table tennis team lost to Thailand 2-3 in the round of 16 fixture, with Manika Batra losing the deciding match.

Later in the day, boxing champion Nikhat Zareen was set to begin her challenging campaign in China.