Shooting glory continues for India at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 25 as Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold, the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team secured silver, and both kabaddi teams reached their respective finals  , while Indian Mixed doubles TT and Squash Teams have assured medals.
Key Takeaways
- Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold with an Asian Games record score of 484.6.
- India’s men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team claimed silver, while Tomar and Niraj advanced to the individual final.
- Both Indian kabaddi teams reached the gold-medal matches, while mixed doubles table tennis also secured a medal for India.
India enjoyed a productive Friday at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with shooting delivering two medals and kabaddi producing two more opportunities for gold. The country also assured itself of medals in mixed doubles table tennis and mixed doubles squash after advancing in those events.
India added two shooting medals to its Asian Games tally on Friday, led by a record-setting gold from Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
The Indian pair scored 484.6 points in the final to establish a new Asian Games record. South Korea took silver with 478.0 points, while Iran finished third with 415.8.
The day’s results also brought strong developments in kabaddi and table tennis. Both Indian kabaddi teams qualified for their respective gold-medal matches. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale also entered the mixed doubles table tennis semifinals, assuring India of another medal.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet Deliver Record Gold
Suruchi and Kamaljeet remained in control throughout the 10m air pistol mixed team final.
They opened Stage 1 with 103.0 points. Their score then climbed to 202.4 before reaching 303.5 as the competition progressed.
The Indian duo carried its advantage into Stage 2. They moved to 364.7 points and then reached 424.9 after 18 shots.
They eventually completed the final with 484.6 points. That score secured the gold and set a new Asian Games record.
The pair had also topped the qualification round before entering the medal-deciding stage.
The victory delivered India’s second gold of the Games. The women’s cricket team had earlier secured the country’s first gold after defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
Rifle Team Wins Silver
India’s shooting campaign produced another medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event.
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil combined for 1762-94x to finish second.
China claimed the gold after recording 1766-95x. South Korea took bronze with 1751-87x.
The result added another silver to India’s medal tally from shooting.
There was also further medal interest in the individual competition. Tomar and Niraj progressed to the individual final, giving India another opportunity in the event.
Both Kabaddi Teams Reach Finals
Kabaddi provided another major boost to India’s campaign.
The women’s team defeated Nepal 48-24 in the semifinal. The result took the defending champions into the gold-medal match.
India’s women remained unbeaten and now stand one victory away from another Asian Games title.
The men’s team also booked its place in the final after overcoming Thailand in the semifinal.
The men’s side had entered the knockout stage unbeaten. India topped Group A with four victories from four matches before moving into the semifinals.
Both Indian teams will compete for gold on September 26. The women’s final is scheduled for the morning, while the men’s gold-medal match will take place later in the day.
Table Tennis Guarantees Another Medal
India also secured a medal in mixed doubles table tennis after Manush Shah and Diya Chitale reached the semifinals.
The Indian pair defeated Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi Kem and Wong Chun Ting 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
Shah and Chitale won the contest 11-6, 13-15, 11-9, 11-5. The victory took them into the last four and guaranteed India at least a bronze medal.
The Indian duo was scheduled to face China’s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin in the semifinal.
The achievement also represented India’s second Asian Games mixed doubles table tennis medal. Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra had previously won bronze at Jakarta 2018.
India Heads Into Another Key Phase
India’s campaign now moves into another important stretch of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Athletics finals, individual shooting events, kabaddi finals and competitions in several other disciplines remain on the schedule.
The shooting gold and silver have strengthened India’s medal tally. The assured table tennis medal adds another podium finish, while the progress of both kabaddi teams creates two further gold-medal opportunities on September 26.
India will therefore enter the next phase of competition with medal opportunities spread across several disciplines. (Edited by Enewstime Desk)