Asian Games 2023 October 2 Live Updates: PT Usha’s Record Equalled, Athletics Medals In Fray

Asian Games, Decathlon Live: Morning session concludes

Morning session concludes in Men’s Decathlon. Tejaswin Shankar is placed is fifth in the overall standings with 2428 points. He has some work to do if a podium spot is to be nailed.

Asian Games, Canoe Live: India women last in double 500m

India women finishes at the last spot in women’s canoe double 500m race. The duo of Shivani Verma and Megha Pradeep stands last with a timing of 2:17.614. 

Asian Games, Decathlon, Shot Put Live: Tejaswin Shankar finishes 5th

India’s Tejaswin Shankar registers a throw of 12.88m in his last attempt in shot put. With this, he finishes at the fifth in the shot put standings and also in the fifth place in the overall standings of Decathlon. 

Asian Games, Kurash Live: India lose in women’s 87kg QFs

India’s Jyoti Tokas beaten by Iran’s Melika Vandchaly Omid in Women’s 87kg Kurash quarter-final with 0-3 scoreline. 

Asian Games, Kurash Live: India lose to Iran

Heartbreak for India as they loses against Iran in Kurash. India’s Yash Kumar Chauhan gets completely thrashed by Iran’s Sadegh Azarang in men’s 90kg quarters match, losing 0-10.

Asian Games, Decathlon, Shot Put Live: Tejaswin Shankar registers season-best throw

After shining in the long jump event, Tejaswin Shankar continues to deliver his fiery performance in shot put. Now, he registers the season-best throw of 13.39 in the shot put event. 

Asian Games, Athletics Live: Vithya Ramraj equals PT Usha’s national record

Vithya Ramraj registers a score 55.42 in women’s 400m hurdle race and equals the national record of the legendary Indian athlete PT Usha, which she had set during the 1984 Olympics. 

Asian Games, Athletics Live: Vithya Ramraj finishes on top in women’s 400m hurdles

India’s Vithya Ramraj surpasses her earlier mark of 55.43 and registers a score of 55.42 in women’s 400m hurdle race. With this, she finishes at the top of the table and also earns a direct qualification in the final round. 

Asian Games, Sepaktakraw Live: India beat Singapore

India edge past Singapore in straight sets with a scoreline of 21-7, 21-15. The proceedings lasted for just 38 minutes. 

Asian Games, Athletics Live: Another Indian enters final of 400m hurdles

Another India has entered the final of men’s 400m hurdles race. Yashas Palaksha registers a timing of 49.61 and finishes at the second spot in heat three. Apart from him, Qatar’s Hemeida Bassem also makes it to the final with a timing of 49.44s. 

Asian Games, Archery Live: Indian men’s team wins

Good news for India in archery as their men’s compound team wins. The team consisting of Ojas Pravin Deotale, Abhishek Verma and Prathamesh Jawkar, defeats Singapore with a 235-219 scoreline in the 1/8 elimination round.

Asian Games, Athletics, Men’s High Jump Live: Sarvesh, Sandesh in the final

India’s Sarvesh Kushare and Jesse Sandesh are both through to the final after registering a jump of 2.10m in the qualification round. The automatic qualification mark was 2.26m.

Asian Games, Canoe Live: India lose in Men’s Canoe Single 1000m

Heartbreak for India as they lose in men’s canoe single 100m event. Niraj Verma finishes seventh with a timing of 4:36.314. The first three spots have been takes by Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. 

Asian Games, Athletics Live: Another Indian enters final

Another India has entered the finals of the athletics. This time, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan enters the final of 400m hurdles with a score of 49.28. Apart from him, Qatar’s Abderrahman Alsaleck has also made it to the finals with a score of 49.12. 

Asian Games, Archery Live: Indian women get bye

India women get a bye in compound team 1/8 elimination. On the other hand, the men’s team is squaring off against Singapore.

Asian Games, Decathlon Long jump Live: Tejaswin Shankar tops the leaderboard

India’s Tejaswin Shankar leads the scoreboard 903 points after a 7.37 in long jump. The second on the list is Thailand’s Sutthisak Singkhon. 

Asian Games, Skating Live: Timings for men’s speed skating

Asian Games, Skating Live: Timings for women’s speed skating

Asian Games, Athletics Live: Another Indian in final

After Mohammed Afsal P, another Indian earns a qualification in men’s 800m. This time, Krishan Kumar enters the final round after finishing at 1:49.45 in heat three. 

Asian Games, Skating Live: Bronze for India

BRONZE!!! Another medal for India in skating. This time, India men’s team clinches a medal in speed skating 3000m relay. The Indian team, comprising of Aryanpal Singh Ghuman, Anandkumar Velkumar, Siddhant Kamble and Vikram Ingale, registered a timing of 4:10.128. 

Asian Games, Athletics Live: India in lead in men’s 800m heat

India’s Mohammed Afsal P earns a direct qualification for the final of the men’s 800m second heat. He registers a timing of 1:46.79 and finishes at the top spot. Kuwait’s Ebrahim Alzofairi, who recorded a timing of 1:47.01, also earns a direct qualification. 

Asian Games, Decathlon Live: Tejaswin Shankar continues to lead

After a brilliant first attempt, India’s Tejaswin Shankar shines again and records a distance of 7.23m. He continues to stand on the first place on the scoreboard. 

Asian Games, High Jump Live: Sandesh, Sarvesh fail to clear

India’s high jump duo of Jesse Sandesh and Sarvesh Anil have failed to clear 2.15. They have exhausted their all three attempts. 

Asian Games, Skating Live: Here are the timings

Roller skating, #AsianGames2022: It’ll be a bronze medal for India in the women’s speed skating 3000m relay race to kick off the day on a high.. There was an injection of pace at around the 4th lap by the Indians which detached them from Iran & Thai teams..

Well done girl🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/oz3mXnK0Qn

— Vishank Razdan (@VishankRazdan) October 2, 2023

Asian Games, Skating Live: Bronze in Women’s 3000m relay

Roller Skating Glory! #AsianGames2022

Our women’s speed skating relay team has made their way to the 3000m Relay Final podium, claiming the BRONZE MEDAL!

With a stellar time of 4:34.861, they showcased their incredible speed and teamwork on the rink!

Congratulations… pic.twitter.com/shgahTuSXj

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 2, 2023

Asian Games, Skating Live: Bronze for India

Bronze!!! India bag bronze medal in women’s speed skating 3000m relay. The India team, which features of Sanjana Bathula, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj, records a time of 4:34.861. The gold has been won by Chinese Taipei while Republic of Korea wins silver. 

Asian Games, Decathlon Live: Brilliant attempt by Tejaswin Shankar

India’s Tejaswin Shankar registers a massive score in men’s long jump event. In his first attempt, he registeres 7.37 and takes the first spot in the rankings. 

Asian Games, High Jump Live: Sandesh clatters

India’s Sandesh fails to clear the bar at 2.15. This is the first X against his name.

Asian Games LIVE, Athletics: Men’s High Jump

Sandesh and Sarvesh, competing in different groups, are past the 2.10 as well. 

Asian Games LIVE, Roller Skating: Men’s 3000m Speed Skating Relay

In the event, the Indian quartet of Aryanpal Singh Ghuman, Anandkumar Velkumar, Siddhant Rahul Kamble and Vikram Rajendra Ingale finishes second in Prelims Heat 2. The cumulative timing was 4:15.126.

Asian Games LIVE, Archery: India Beat UAE

In a close encounter, India beat UAE in Compound Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination event. India’s Jyothi Surekha and Ojas Pravin were in action in the event. 

Asian Games LIVE, Archery: India Beat Malaysia

The Indian pair of Atanu Das and Ankita Bhakat have secured a 6-2 win over the Malaysian pair. India off to a fine start in Recurve Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination 

Asian Games LIVE, Athletics: Men’s High Jump

India’s Sarvesh Anil Kushare also clears the 2.00m distance with ease. He remains joint top at present, with two other athletes from Singapore and China.

Asian Games LIVE, Athletics: Men’s High Jump

India’s Jesse Sandesh and Sarvesh Kushare in action in men’s high jump event. Sandesh is already past the 2.00m hurdle in a comfortable manner. 

Asian Games LIVE, Athletics: Men’s Decathlon 100m

India’s Tejaswin Shankar finishes 4th in the 100m event, with a timing of 11.12 which is also his personal best. He aggregates 834 points from the event.

Asian Games LIVE, Archery: Archers In Action!

Indian duo of Anikta Bhakat and Atanu Das in mixed recurve, while Jyothi Vennam/Ojas Deotale in mixed compound take on Malaysia and UAE respectively.

Asian Games LIVE, Athletics – Decathlon: Tejaswin In Action

India’s Tejaswin Shankar opens his campaign with the 100m sprint. He has a personal best of 11.03s.

Asian Games LIVE: Archery, Athletics Underway At 6:30 AM

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Asian Games. India’s Tejaswin Shankar will be in action in Men’s Decathlon event, starting 6:30. In Archery, representing India would be Atanu Das and Ankita Bhakat in the Recurve Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination