In a spectacular showcase of skill and determination, India secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol team event on Day 5 of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. The trio of Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal orchestrated a remarkable comeback to claim the top spot.
The nation's shooting prowess was further emphasized with Sarabjot Singh securing the 4th position in the men's 10m air pistol final.
Meanwhile, Day 5 also witnessed historic moments for India as Naorem Roshibina Devi clinched the country's first medal. Participating in the women's 60kg wushu category, Roshibina showcased her prowess, securing a silver medal despite facing a formidable opponent in China's Wu Xiaowei.
Roshibina Devi achieved a commendable feat by winning a silver medal in the women's 60kg wushu category.
Despite facing a tough adversary in China's Wu Xiaowei, Roshibina's resilience and skill shone through.
India's shooting team, comprised of Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal, staged an impressive comeback to secure gold in the men's 10m air pistol team event.
Sarabjot Singh's individual performance in the men's 10m air pistol final earned him a commendable 4th position.
In table tennis, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra faced a formidable challenge against China's Zhe Yu Clarence Chew and Jian Zeng in the mixed doubles team event.
Harmeet Rajul Desai and Sreeja Akula faced tough competition in the mixed doubles round of 16, losing to Thailand's Phakpoom Sanguansin and Orawan Paranang.
In women's singles round of 32, Manika Batra demonstrated dominance by defeating Nepal's Nabita Shrestha 4-0.
In golf, Aditi Ashok secured the T2 position in women's individual round 1, while Sharath and Prashant claimed the T17 and T21 positions, respectively.
The women's golf team concluded the first round in fifth place.
India concluded the mixed skeet team final in 7th place.
The men's hockey team faced Japan in a high-voltage clash, while in football, Sunil Chhetri and team encountered a formidable challenge against Saudi Arabia in the round of 32.
After clinching a historic gold in the equestrian team event, focus shifted to Dressage individual freestyle, with Hriday Chheda and Anush Agarwalla in contention for medals.