India’s gold medal tally at the Asian Games rose to 15 on Wednesday, helping the country move up to fifth place in the overall standings. The 20th edition of the Games is being held in Japan’s Aichi–Nagoya region.
In boxing, Parveen Hooda won gold in the women’s 65kg category after edging past former world champion Nien Chen 3–2 on points. In the men’s 80kg final, Ankush Panghal secured gold with a 4–0 points win over South Korea’s Kim Minsyeong.
India also opened its gold account in wrestling, with Sujit Kalkal taking the top prize in the 65kg category. He defeated Tajikistan’s Abdul Majid Kudiev 10–9 in a closely fought bout.
In archery, the Indian women’s team—Ankita, Akirti and Kumkum—won the final against South Korea. India has now won four gold medals in archery at these Games.
In the recurve mixed team event, India’s pair of Dhiraj and Kumkum settled for silver after losing the final 5–3 to China. In other results, boxer Lovlina won gold in the women’s 75kg category, while India claimed bronze in the men’s quadrant event in Sepaktakraw.
India’s overall medal count stands at 75: 15 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze.
