Asian Games 2023: Who are the medal contenders for India on Day 13, October 6?

India's Golden Streak Continues at Asian Games 2023.

India continued its golden run adding three gold, one silver, and a bronze to increase its tally to 86 medals at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China.

On Day 12 of the Asian Games, India defeated Chinese Taipei 230-229 to clinch the compound women's team archery gold medal. Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami, and Parneet Kaur, representing India, displayed exceptional form, resulting in a thrilling victory.

In the men's compound archery team final, India also secured the gold medal, further solidifying their dominance in archery.

The squash mixed doubles duo of Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh brought home the gold, creating history with their remarkable performance.

Day 12 Highlights

• PV Sindhu faced a tough loss in the women's singles quarterfinal, while HS Prannoy advanced to the semifinals, ensuring a medal for India.
• In the women's hockey semifinal, India fell to China 0-4 and will now compete for the bronze.
• Wrestler Antim Panghal secured a bronze medal in the women's freestyle 53kg category.
• Saurav Ghosal earned a silver medal in the men's singles squash final.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured victory in the men's doubles quarterfinal, guaranteeing at least a bronze for India.

Medal contenders for India on Day 13 of Asian Games 2023, October 6

Cricket

• India men's cricket team: India is set to face Bangladesh in the semifinals of the T20 format at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian team, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century, reached the semis, and they are favorites to win the gold.

Hockey

• India men's hockey team: The Indian men's hockey team is vying for the gold medal in the final against defending champions Japan. A victory here would secure them a spot in the Olympics in Paris in 2024.

Kabaddi

• Indian men's & women's kabaddi team: The Indian men's kabaddi team secured a spot in the semifinals by defeating Chinese Taipei and Japan. India will face Pakistan in the last four. The women's team will compete against Nepal in the semis.

Badminton

• Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy - Men's Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by assuring an Asian Games medal in men's doubles, a remarkable achievement for India. The World No. 3 Indian pair will next face Malaysia's Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik for a place in the final.

Wrestling

India's wrestling campaign at the Asian Games 2023 presents opportunities for gold medals, with experienced wrestlers in action.

• Bajrang Punia - Men's 65kg Freestyle: Bajrang Punia is a strong contender for the gold medal, having previously won the gold in the 65 kg division at the 2018 Asian Games.
• Sonam - Women's 62kg Freestyle: Sonam's recent victories over Olympic champion Sakshi Malik make her a promising contender.
• Aman - Men's 57kg Freestyle: Aman Sehrawat, the U-23 World Championships gold medalist, is poised for success.
• Other Indian wrestlers are also aiming for gold, hoping to contribute to India's medal count.