As the Asian Games 2023 continues to be a battleground for fierce competition, Indian athletes are poised to leave their mark across a diverse range of sporting events on September 26. With participants engaged in disciplines spanning from boxing and shooting to esports and sailing, Indian athletes are prepared for a day packed with action.
India’s Medal Tally at Asian Games 2023
The day kicks off early, at 5:30 AM, with equestrian athletes like Hriday Chheda and Anush Agarwalla vying for medals in the Dressage Prix St-Georges event.
Following closely, sharpshooters from the men’s and women’s teams will aim for glory in the skeet qualification rounds, commencing at 6:30 AM. Simultaneously, fencing enthusiasts will be watching Bhavani Devi as she competes in the women’s sabre individual event.
Squash teams won’t be far behind. The men’s team will face Singapore, and the women’s team will clash with Pakistan in their respective pools at 7:30 AM. The morning schedule also brings promise in track cycling, with qualifiers and heats starting at the same time.
Multiple singles and doubles tennis matches are scheduled, featuring prominent participants like Ramkumar Ramanathan, Ankita Raina, Rohan Bopanna, and more.
In the realm of chess, Vidit Gujrathi and Arjun Erigaisi will represent India in the men’s individual rounds, which commence at 12:30 PM. The women’s segment will feature chess stalwarts Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.
Boxing takes the spotlight in the afternoon and evening. Sachin Siwach will enter the ring for the Men’s 57kg Round of 32 at 12:30 PM. Narender will battle it out in the Men’s 92+kg Round of 16 at 6:15 PM.
Volleyball will see India go head-to-head with arch-rivals Pakistan in the Men’s 5th-6th classification match at 4 PM. Meanwhile, the day will conclude with wushu, featuring athletes like Suraj Yadav and Surya Bhanu Partap Singh in the Men’s 70kg and 60kg quarter-finals, starting at 5 PM.
How to Watch Asian Games 2023
The Asian Games 2023 will be streamed live via SonyLiv. Viewers can tune in to the live telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD and Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi) TV channels. Indian viewers can refer to the following timetable for Indian timings to catch the live-stream of this highly-anticipated event.
As Indian athletes gear up to compete against the best in Asia, sports enthusiasts across the country eagerly await their performances, hoping for impressive feats and medal-winning moments in the Asian Games 2023.
