Asian Games: Abhay Singh hand India gold in squash; Bopanna-Bhosale win gold

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Sept 30, 2023: The Indian men’s squash team of Saurav Ghoshal, Abhay Singh, and Mahesh Mangaonkar made a stunning comeback to clinch India’s second-ever squash Gold at the Asian Games.

Abhay Singh took on Noor Zaman in the final match after the first two matches could not separate the arch-rivals. The two played a thrilling five-game contest, which the Indian won in the last game. This is India’s second-ever Gold medal in squash at the Asiad after a Gold in the 2014 men’s event.

Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh win silver and bronze medals for India in men’s 10000m race. Earlier, Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale won the tennis mixed doubles final. Also, Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Preeti and Narender assured India of more medals by entering semi-finals in respective categories.

Indian shooters Sarabjot Singh and Divya Thadigol delivered the first medal on Day 7 of the medal events at Asian Games 2023 with a silver medal in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event, the 19th one coming from the sport at Asian Games 2023.