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Sep 21, 2023
The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, will run from September 23 to October 8, postponed from 2022 due to Covid. India aims for a record medal haul with over 650+ athletes participating, drawing nationwide attention. Here are the top 10 Indian medal prospects for the event.
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India's 'Golden-boy' Neeraj Chopra, the Asian Games defending champion in men's javelin throw, seeks to secure another gold medal while aiming for a remarkable 90m+ throw in the competition.
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PV Sindhu, the renowned women's singles badminton player and 2018 Asian Games silver medalist, is determined to secure the gold medal in her upcoming competition, aiming to make up for her previous miss in 2018.
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Boxer Nikhat Zareen is the reigning world and Commonwealth champion in the women’s 50kg category. While she has never competed in the Asian Games before, the 27-year-old from Nizamabad is expected to be the favourite for the gold medal.
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The Chak-de-Boys will look to put behind the disappointment of a bronze medal from Jakarta 2018 and win gold this time as the Asian Games winner is given direct entry into the Olympics.
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Both Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams will make their Asian Games debut in Hangzhou and will start the event as heavy favourites for the gold medal. The 15-member men’s team will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
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Our Girls will be looking to finally stand out as the winners/Champions, after suffering multiple heartbreaks being the runner's up. They won the silver medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are World No. 3 in men’s doubles rankings. The duo has been in spectacular form since last year and will be interested in another shot at the podium.
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In the women’s 3000m Steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships, Parul Chaudhary, the reigning Asian Champion achieved a remarkable feat by clocking 9:15.31. Her Eyes will be taking center stage, Podium Medal.
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Mirabai Chanu is a strong contender for a weightlifting medal at the Asian Games, although the gold is likely to be favored by Chinese lifters. While she aims for a medal, her ultimate goal is to secure gold, boosting her confidence for the 2024 Olympics.
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Manu Bhaker, a celebrated shooting prodigy, has consistently excelled on the world stage, despite facing career setbacks. With her sights set on the upcoming Asian Games, she aims to clinch gold in the Women's 25M Sports Pistol event.
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