Indian team clinch their third gold medal as they secured top spot in equestrian dressage at the 2023 Asian Games

India secured a historic gold medal in equestrian at the Asian Games, marking their first triumph in this event since 1982. The Indian team excelled in the Team Dressage competition, achieving a total score of 209.205 points. China claimed the silver medal with 204.882 points, and Hong Kong China secured the third spot with 204.852 points. This victory ended a 41-year wait for India in this discipline and marked their 13th medal at the Games, positioning them just behind Hong Kong in the medal tally.

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The victorious India team comprised Sudipti Hajela (riding Chinski), Hriday Vipul Chheda (riding Chemxpro Emerald), Anush Agarwalla (riding Etro), and Divyakriti Singh (riding Adrenalin Firfod). They etched their names in history by securing India's first gold medal in a Dressage event in equestrian. The team's overall score in the Dressage Team event was considered the top three performers, with Anush Agarwalla's sensational score of 71.088 lifting India's medal hopes.

This victory added to the two silver medals India won in the 2018 Asian Games, marking India's fourth gold medal in equestrian at the Asian Games and their 13th overall in the event. All three of India's previous gold medals in Equestrian came in the 1982 Asian Games held in Delhi. Raghubir Singh won the Individual Eventing Gold, and India also secured gold in the Team Eventing, with Rupinder Singh Brar clinching an individual gold in tent pegging.

Following this triumph, Anush Agarwalla and his horse Etro ascended to the second spot in the individual Dressage event, which spans three days. Vipul Hriday Chheda and his horse Chemxpro Emerald currently hold the third spot in the Dressage Individual standings.

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India Women's cricket team won the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2023

The India women's cricket team clinched a historic gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating Sri Lanka in the final by 19 runs. Opting to bat first, India's innings was anchored by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, who added 73 runs. However, the middle order struggled, and India posted 116/7 in 20 overs.

Sri Lanka's chase faltered early as India took three quick wickets, and despite a partnership between Hasini Perera and Nilakshi de Silva, Sri Lanka ended at 97/8, falling short of the target. Titas Sadhu starred with the ball for India, taking three wickets. This marked India's first-ever gold medal in cricket at the Asian Games.