Indian athletes continued to shine at the Asian Games 2023, adding more medals to the country's tally on Day 4 of the competition. The trio of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan secured India's fourth gold medal in the Women's 25m Pistol Team event, showcasing their exceptional shooting skills. Their outstanding performance resulted in an overall score of 1759 points, solidifying India's dominance in shooting.
Earlier in the day, another team of talented Indian shooters, consisting of Ashi Chouksey, Manini Kaushik, and Sift Kaur Samra, clinched a silver medal in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position Team event, further boosting India's medal count. With these victories, India's medal tally at the Asian Games reached an impressive 16, including four gold, five silver, and seven bronze medals.
The quartet of Hriday Chheda, Anush Agarwalla, Sudipti Hajela, and Divyakriit Singh also contributed to India's success by securing a gold medal in the Dressage - Intermediate (individual) event, showcasing their equestrian skills and teamwork.
In other sports, Rohit Jadhav represented India in the wushu men's Daoshu final, where he displayed remarkable skills, finishing in the eighth position.
Swimming events witnessed Nina Venkatesh's participation in the women's 100m butterfly heats. Although she gave her best effort, Nina finished 14th in the heats, falling short of qualifying for the final. Maana Patel, competing in the women's 100m backstroke heats, also missed out on qualification, finishing in the 13th position.
The Indian shooting contingent continued to impress, with Ashi Chouksey, Manini Kaushik, and Sift Kaur Samra securing a silver medal in the highly competitive Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position Team event. Sift Kaur Samra's exceptional performance in the qualifiers not only helped the team win silver but also earned her a place in the final. Ashi Chouksey, another talented shooter, finished sixth in the qualifiers and advanced to the final as well.
In the Women's 25m Pistol event, Manu Bhaker demonstrated her shooting prowess by topping the qualification round. Her teammates, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan, also showcased their skills by finishing fifth and seventh, respectively, in the same event. With this strong performance, the trio clinched a gold medal in the Women's 25m Pistol Team event, solidifying their status as top shooters in the competition.
In fencing, India's men's team faced a tough challenge from Singapore and lost 30-45 in the Round of 16, marking the end of their journey in the team event.
Cycling events saw Ronaldo Singh competing in the Round of 16 knockouts but falling short against Japan's Shinji Nakano.
The Asian Games 2023 continued to provide exciting moments for Indian athletes, with medals pouring in from various disciplines. As the competition progressed, the Indian contingent remained determined to achieve even more success and make the nation proud.
