Manu Bhaker and Indian Cricket Team Eye Asian Games Success
· Sports · India Today, Times of India
Manu Bhaker seeks to redeem her performance in the women's 25m pistol event on September 28 after a fifth-place finish in the 10m air pistol final. India's men's cricket team prepares to face Afghanistan in the Asian Games quarter-final following a narrow warm-up victory against Japan. The Indian contingent currently holds 37 medals, placing them 12th on the overall table after a day that saw athletics and squash contribute seven medals. Avinash Sable is also set to begin his title defence in athletics. Three Indian boxers have already secured spots in the semi-finals, guaranteeing them at least a bronze medal.
Why it matters
Success in these events is critical for India to climb back into the top 10 of the Asian Games medal standings.
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