Asian Games 2023: Trap teams shine in men’s and women’s events, Aditi Ashok claims historic silver in golf
Indian athletes continue to claim medals in the ongoing Asian Games 2023. In the trap events, the men’s team won the gold medal beating teams like Kuwait and China in the event. On the other hand, the women’s team won the silver in the Trap event. Aditi Ashok won the historic silver medal in golf and became the first women player from India to win an Asian medal in Golf.
The Indian men’s trap team consisting of Kynan Chenai, Prithviraj Tondaiman, and Zoravar Singh Sandhu won the gold medal for India. In the qualification round, the Indian men’s team registered a best score of 361 points, combined. They were followed by the Kuwaiti team and the Chinese teams, who claimed 359 and 354 points, respectively.
The women’s team consisting of Rajeshwari Kumari, Preeti Rajak, and Manisha Keer claimed the silver medal. It has been the best performance from the Indian trap team in the history of the Asian Games. The Indian team claimed a total points of 337 and finished second behind the Chinese trio in the event. In the Archery events, many archers have qualified for the final by topping their events.
Heartbreak for Aditi Ashok despite creating history
Aditi Ashok was leading the women’s singles for the most part right from the first round. Aditi was one of the favourites to win the gold medal. But in the nervous moments, Aditi fell under pressure and conceded the lead to the Thailand’s golfer and fell short of the gold. Aditi had finished fourth in the women’s singles event in the Tokyo Olympics as well. This one turns out to be a heartbreak as well, despite creating history.
Meanwhile, in the women’s 57kg category, Parveen Hooda won her bout in the quarterfinal against Turdibekova of Afghanistan and assured a medal for herself. In the process, Parveen also claimed a place in the Paris Olympics 2024 in her event. India is currently at the fourth position in the medal tally in the Games with 11 Gold medals, 16 Silver medals, and 14 Bronze medals respectively.
