China's long jumpers took home gold and bronze as Wang Jianan finished at the top of the podium with best jump of 8.22m, while Shi Yuhao bagged third spot with 8.10m.
Avinash Sable, the track and field athlete, made history on Sunday by securing a gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games, setting a new record with his outstanding performance.
India will remain on top of the Pool A points table after three matches, courtesy of a higher goal difference. Only the top two teams after the four group games will advance to the semi-finals.
India’s Ojas Pravin Deotale and Abhishek Verma ranked third and fourth respectively in the qualification round of the Compound Men's Individual Archery at the Asian Games on Sunday.
Speaking about the makeup of the Indian men’s kabaddi Team at the Asian Games, two-time Asian Games Gold Medallist Ram Mehar Singh said, “The Indian men’s team is a very strong side. It’s the best team that could’ve been selected, and I am confident that we will win the Gold medal.”
With 32 points, he captured the bronze medal. The gold medal went to China's Ying Qi with 46 points while the silver was bagged by Kuwait's Talat Alrashidi with 45 points.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur praised the men's trap team for securing the gold medal at the Asian Games, as well as, congratulated golfer Aditi Ashok and the women's trap team for winning the silver medal on Sunday.
Jaismine had a great first round, defeating North Korea's Ungyong Won 5-0. But, she couldn't defend herself in the second round and lost the bout after RSC.
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Randhir Singh expressed happiness over his daughter's medal win at the Asian Games and carrying on his legacy.