An unforced mistake by Zaman in the fourth game of the match allowed Abhay to quickly regain the lead. The 25-year-old handed India the victory and forced a decider.
The Indian men's badminton team will now face the winner between Indonesia and Korea in the semifinals, vying for a coveted spot in the final.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur canceled his planned visit to China in protest against discriminatory actions, stating they violate the Olympic Charter and are deemed unacceptable by India.
Chinappa triumphed over Ho Tze-Lok with a scoreline of 7-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6, and 11-8.
With the current tally of 23 medals at the Asian Games, including five golds, India continues to impress and solidify its position as a formidable force in the world of sports.
Roshibina Devi Naorem, despite aiming for gold, expressed her pride in winning the silver medal for India and vowed to continue pursuing glory.
First up in the tie, the Indian women's squash team overwhelmed Pakistan 3-0 in their opening Pool B match at the Asian Games 2023.
This is India's first medal in sailing and 12th overall at the 19th Asian Games. With a silver victory, Thakur also gave India its first medal of the day.
Despite the early setbacks, Australia maintained an aggressive approach, reaching 56/2 in the ninth over before rain interrupted play for an hour.
The victory propelled the three-time Asian Games champions to the summit of the Asian Games 2023 men's hockey Pool A standings, where the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals.
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