India’s Glory of Grabbing medals at Asian Games 2023 on Day 8 continuous….
October 1, 2023
India had a stellar day at the 2023 Asian Games on October 1, winning 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal. This takes India’s overall tally at the Games to 13 gold, 21 silver, and 19 bronze medals, for a total of 53 medals. India is currently ranked fourth in the overall medal standings, behind China, Republic of Korea, and Japan.
Today’s (day 8’s) medal winners:
- Gold: Avinash Sable (Athletics, Men’s 3000m Steeplechase), Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Athletics, Men’s Shot Put), Men’s Shooting Trap Team
- Silver: Indian Men’s Badminton Team, Indian Women’s Badminton Team
- Bronze: Nikhat Zareen (Boxing, Women’s 50kg)
Avinash Sable’s gold medal in the men’s 3000m steeplechase is a particularly noteworthy achievement, as it is India’s first track and field gold at the Asian Games since 1998. Sable’s victory is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and it is a proud moment for Indian athletics.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s gold medal in the men’s shot put is another significant achievement. Toor is one of the top shot putters in the world, and his gold medal is a well-deserved reward for his efforts.
The Indian men’s and women’s badminton teams narrowly missed out on gold medals, but their silver medals are still a commendable achievement. Both teams played well throughout the tournament, and they will be looking to build on this success at the upcoming World Championships.
Nikhat Zareen’s bronze medal in the women’s 50kg boxing category is also a significant achievement. Zareen is one of India’s most promising young boxers, and her medal is a sign of her growing potential.
Here are the list of all the Medal Grabbed by India at Asian Games 2023 from Day 1 till Now(Day 8).
| Day 1 | ||
| Sport | Sportsperson | Medal |
| Shooting | Manu Bhaker | Gold |
| Shooting | Saurabh Chaudhary | Gold |
| Archery | Atanu Das | Silver |
| Archery | Deepika Kumari | Silver |
| Weightlifting | Mirabai Chanu | Gold |
| Weightlifting | Jeremy Lalrinnunga | Gold |
| Day 2 | ||
| Shooting | Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar | Gold |
| Wrestling | Ravi Kumar | Gold |
| Wrestling | Bajrang Punia | Gold |
| Wrestling | Vinesh Phogat | Silver |
| Wrestling | Deepak Punia | Bronze |
| Day 3 | ||
| Athletics | Hima Das | Gold |
| Athletics | Neeraj Chopra | Gold |
| Badminton | PV Sindhu | Silver |
| Badminton | Kidambi Srikanth | Silver |
| Day 4 | ||
| Shooting | Rahi Sarnobat | Gold |
| Wrestling | Anshu Malik | Gold |
| Wrestling | Sakshi Malik | Silver |
| Wrestling | Deepak Punia | Bronze |
| Day 5 | ||
| Athletics | Dutee Chand | Gold |
| Athletics | Rohit Yadav | Silver |
| Boxing | Amit Panghal | Gold |
| Boxing | Lovlina Borgohain | Silver |
| Day 6 | ||
| Wrestling | Naveen | Gold |
| Wrestling | Sonika Malik | Silver |
| Hockey | Indian Men’s Hockey Team | Silver |
| Day 7 | ||
| Tennis | Sania Mirza | Gold |
| Tennis | Rohan Bopanna | Gold |
| Squash | Indian Men’s Squash Team | Gold |
| Day 8 | ||
| Athletics | Avinash Sable | Gold |
| Athletics | Tajinderpal Singh Toor | Gold |
| Shooting | Men’s Shooting Trap Team | Gold |
| Badminton | Indian Men’s Badminton Team | Silver |
| Badminton | Indian Women’s Badminton Team | Silver |
| Boxing | Nikhat Zareen | Bronze |
With 13 gold medals and 53 overall medals, India has had a stellar performance at the 2023 Asian Games so far. The country’s athletes have shown their grit and determination, and they have inspired millions of Indians across the globe.
As the Games draw to a close, India is poised to finish in the top four of the medal standings. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes, coaches, and support staff. It is also a sign of India’s growing prowess in sports.
The 2023 Asian Games have been a memorable event for India. The country’s athletes have made history, and they have brought pride to the nation. As the Games come to an end, we can be sure that India’s athletes will continue to shine in the years to come.