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Empowering Sports Policies Lead India to Success in Asian Games 2023

• This article is based on an Editorial “ The secret to India’s Asian Games 2023 success? An empowering sports policy ” which was published in the Indian Express. In the recently concluded 19th Asian Games 2023, India performed its best -ever in medal tally. 

Key Highlights of Asian Games 2023

• At the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, India set a new record, With an unprecedented haul of 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silvers and 41 bronze).
• At the Asian Games 2023, India hit a historic 100+ medal mark,  By doing so,India became the only fourth country after China (383), Japan (188) and the Republic of Korea (190) to win 100 or more medals in a single edition of the Asian Games.
• At the Asian Games 2023, Indian athletics scored big, with a total of 29 medals – six gold, 14 silver and nine bronze.
• The India men’s hockey team won the gold medal in Asian Games 2023 and booked a Paris Olympics berth with a 5-1 thrashing of Japan.
• Asian Games 2023 saw two medal sports make their debut: Breakdancing and e-sport. 
• Apart from them, Cricket, and board games – Chess, Xiangqi, and Go returned to Asian Games in this edition.

What are the most important factors to achieving excellence in sport?

• Achieving excellence in sports necessitates not only substantial socio-economic progress but also a large talent pool that has access to high-quality sports infrastructure and resources.  
• Effectively participating population.

What are the challenges in sports in India?

• Ineffective Participation: There is a lack of adequate and effective sports participation and preparing Olympic-level sports talent. 
• Inadequate Infrastructure & Accessibility: There is a lack of availability of proper sports infrastructure in India, particularly in educational institutions and in underdeveloped states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. 
• Inability to Mobilize the Requisite Resources: Research suggests that it is well observed in developing countries. Example, Argentina and Brazil, which excel in team sports, lag in individual athletic and swimming events due to immobilization of adequate resources.
• Underutilisation of Resources and Infrastructure: The Standing Committee on Human Resource Development noted in 2019 that, despite substantial allocations of Rs 500 crore to the Khelo India scheme in 2019-20, the actual expenditure was only Rs 318 crore. 
• Inherent Governance Challenges : Corruption and a lack of ethical conduct. 
• Other Challenges: Shortage of coaching staff, gender disparities, and difficulties in attracting support from the private sector. 

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What are the Government initiatives to promote sports in India?

• High Budget Allocation: The budgetary allocation for the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, nearly doubled from 2014-15 to 2023-24, reaching approximately Rs 3,400 crores, in which over two-thirds of this budget allocation is designated for the Department of Sports. 
• Khelo India Scheme: It has played a pivotal role in providing opportunities to approximately 23 lakh school children, identifying potential talent that can be nurtured and developed further. It offers a source of income for local sporting talent by involving them as sports coaches.
• FIT India Movement: Concerted efforts to instill a culture of sports and fitness from an early age.
• National Education Policy 2020: It provided for the incorporation of sports with study.
• Champion athletes like P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik have been its beneficiaries.

Significance

• Domestically, stellar sports performance has vital consequences. 
• Social Mobility: A country that is able to win more medals in sports is also able to foster talent in other areas, enabling social mobility. 

The Path Ahead

• Ensuring accessible sports participation and preparing Olympic-level sports talent. 
• Adequate long-term mobilization of public expenditure and resources to make sports participation accessible.
• Access to basic and necessary infrastructure. 
• The state must bear the recurring expenses associated with maintaining the necessary governance and implementation machinery. 

India’s record-breaking performance at the Asian Games 2023 reflects the success of empowering sports policies, such as Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, but challenges like inadequate infrastructure and governance issues still need focused attention for sustained excellence in sports.

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India Shines with Over 100 Glittering Medals in the Glorious Saga of Asian Games, Yet China’s Dominance Persists

October 9, 2023

• China was in total dominance with 200+ gold medals whereas the rest of the countries struggled to win 100 medals in total.
• India dominated the games like cricket and badminton dual, which was included for the first time in the history of the Asian Games.

The 19th edition of the Asian Games 2023 has drawn to a close, leaving behind a treasure trove of cherished memories for the Indian contingent. India achieved a remarkable milestone, securing over 100 medals, a historic first in the annals of Asian Games history.

Among our standout performers, Neeraj Chopra demonstrated his mastery in the javelin event, securing a gold medal and maintaining his reign as champion. Archery was another shining beacon for India, with a remarkable sweep of all five gold medals in their respective categories. Indian athletes exhibited their dominance in the world of Kabaddi, while the spotlight also fell on our accomplished shooters, who claimed an impressive seven gold medals.

The inclusion of cricket and dual badminton in this edition offered a unique opportunity for Indian athletes to shine. Both the men’s and women’s cricket teams left no room for doubt as they clinched the gold medal with resounding victories. Badminton witnessed history in the making, with Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy securing India’s inaugural men’s doubles gold at the Games.

The Indian Men’s Hockey team emerged as champions, not only clinching the gold but also securing six coveted spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics out of the 74 available.

While India’s athletes delivered stellar performances, it is impossible to overlook the host country’s astounding dominance. They amassed an astonishing total of 383 medals, a feat only matched by three other nations, with India proudly claiming the fourth position, having secured a grand total of 107 medals.

Here are the medal standings:

All the participants have delivered an exceptional performance over the past 15 days, contributing to the grandeur of this 19th edition of the Asian Games 2023. Numerous memorable moments have been etched onto the field, destined to linger in the collective memory of nations. Additionally, each participating nation recognized the significance of this opportunity with an eye on the Paris 2024 Olympics. A total of 74 spots were up for grabs across nine sports, and as it stands, 48 spots remain unclaimed.

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China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn’t back down from regional confrontations

Chinese volunteers stand at a shuttle bus hub at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Signs around Hangzhou billed the city as a “paradise on earth” while China adopted the motto “heart to heart” for the games, which attract feature some 12,000 competitors, more than the summer Olympics, from across Asia and the Middle East. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Medal hostesses prepare for an award ceremony for the Wushu competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Regional outward aggression has taken a backseat to unctuous charm as China sought to win the hearts of more than 40 Asian nations and regions by dazzling them with technology and slathering them with praise. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Volunteers hold up banners with the slogan “Heart to Heart” to block the view as medics attend to Iran’s Mina Panahi Dorcheh who injured her leg in the Wushu Women’s Nanquan competition for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Regional outward aggression has taken a backseat to unctuous charm as China sought to win the hearts of more than 40 Asian nations and regions by dazzling them with technology and slathering them with praise. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

People walk inside the media village at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Signs around Hangzhou billed the city as a “paradise on earth” while China adopted the motto “heart to heart” for the two-week games, which attract feature some 12,000 competitors - more than the summer Olympics - from across Asia and the Middle East. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A Chinese volunteer talks to reporters to inform them about it’s departure time at a shuttle bus hub at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Signs around Hangzhou billed the city as a “paradise on earth” while China adopted the motto “heart to heart” for the games, which attract feature some 12,000 competitors, more than the summer Olympics, from across Asia and the Middle East. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Artists perform as live pictures of Chinese President Xi Jinping waving the spectators are displayed on a large screen during the during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

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HANGZHOU, China (AP) — A month before the Asian Games, China released a new national map , doubling down on its claims to almost the entire South China Sea and disputed border territories with India.

A few days before the event, it flew more than 100 warplanes toward Taiwan, stepping up its regular military harassment of the self-governing democratic island that Beijing claims for its own.

At the games themselves , however, outward aggression has taken a backseat to unctuous charm as China sought to win the hearts of more than 40 Asian nations and regions by dazzling them with technology and slathering them with praise.

In a personal appearance in the eastern city of Hangzhou, into which the government poured billions of dollars for the two-week games, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed leaders and officials at an opening banquet on Saturday.

“The Asian Games embodies the Asian people’s shared desire for peace, unity and inclusiveness,” Xi told them, according to his prepared remarks.

No mention was made of the status of Taiwan, the tense standoffs in the South China Sea over competing claims with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines - all competitors at the Hangzhou games - or the border disputes with India that resulted in a clash three years ago in which 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed.

Nor was anything said about a diplomatic spat China ignited with India the day before Saturday’s opening ceremony as it refused to back down on its stance on visas for Indian athletes coming from a region that leaders maintain belongs to China, resulting in three women wushu athletes being unable to compete.

Taiwan’s athletes even received one of the loudest rounds of applause at the opening ceremony, though have to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei” and without their flag due to China’s claim on the island off of its east coast, which it has not ruled out taking by force.

Signs around Hangzhou billed the city as a “paradise on earth” while China adopted the motto “heart to heart” for the Asian Games, which feature some 12,000 competitors - more than the summer Olympics - from across Asia and the Middle East.

“This will undoubtedly open new prospects for cultural exchanges, cultural integration and people-to-people bonds in Asia,” the Chinese Communist Party’s official People’s Daily wrote Monday in an effusive editorial about the Hangzhou games. “It will inject profound and lasting cultural strength into the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.”

The headlines the state-run China Daily’s supplement edition for the games carried after the opening ceremony included “Xi extends hand of friendship,” and “Wave of Glory” alongside a photo of the Chinese leader waving to the crowds.

Xi told the officials at Saturday’s banquet that the region’s recent economic growth had been an “Asian miracle” and that “we should make Asia an anchor of world peace.”

But while offering a verbal carrot in Hangzhou, Beijing continued brandishing a physical stick elsewhere. Taiwan’s military said Sunday it had detected the Chinese military initiating an exercise featuring warplanes, ships and ground troops in coastal Fujian Province, which faces Taiwan.

The Philippine coast guard reported over the weekend that it had detected a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a lagoon in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

The Philippines removed the barrier on Monday. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin told reporters Tuesday that China’s “resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and maritime rights” was unwavering, and he warned “the Philippines not to make provocations or seek trouble.”

Xi’s banquet speech did not refer to any territorial claims or confrontations, nor to the mounting tensions with the U.S. and its allies as Beijing and Washington jockey for influence in the Asia-Pacific region

Still, geopolitics were clearly not far from his Xi’s mind as he outlined China’s goals, thinly veiling his remarks with the language of sport.

“As a community with a shared future connected by mountains and rivers as well as cultural affinity, we should use sports to promote peace, pursue good neighborliness and mutual benefit, and reject Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation,” he said, using language China commonly does when referring to the U.S.’s Asia-Pacific strategy.

“As humanity faces unprecedented global challenges, we should use sports to promote unity, seize the historic opportunity, and jointly stand up to the challenges,” Xi said.

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It was the summer of 1948 at the London Olympic Games when a brief conversation sprouted between People’s Republic of China, India and Philippines about the restoration of the Eastern Champion Games in Asia. The Champion Games had been cancelled for nearly 10 years because of the uprising tensions that spur between different nations due to destruction caused by the World War II. The conversation gave rise to the Asian Games Federation that was inaugurated in the capital city- New Delhi. The first ever Asian Games was held in the year of 1953 in Delhi. Throughout these years, nine countries have so far hosted the Asian Games and what started with a participation of 11 countries has now led into a mammoth of games which is subsequently marked by 40 sport events with a massive participation of 41 countries in the city of Hangzhou.

The Asian Games commenced from 23rd September and will go on till 8 October, 2023. India has so far achieved 56 medals- 13 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 22 bronze medals and has landed on fourth position behind the countries of China, Republic of Korea and Japan.

• Shooting: 22- 7 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze • Athletics: 12- 2 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze • Cricket: 1 gold • Sailing: 3- 1 silver and 2 bronze • Wushu: 1 silver • Boxing: 1 bronze • Equestrian: 2- 1 gold and 1 bronze • Rowing: 5- 2 silver and 3 bronze • Table Tennis: 1 bronze • Roller Skating: 2- bronze • Golf: 1- silver • Badminton: 1 bronze • Squash: 2- 1 gold and 1 bronze • Tennis: 2- 1 gold and 1 bronze

This year was different for our nation as it reflected the country’s dominance in athletics and hockey. There was a time when Pakistan had dominated its power in hockey by being one of the strongest attacking teams. Although, India’s badminton team had to settle with a bronze medal after the nerve-chilling win of Lakhya Sen in the badminton court. Aditi Ashok won the historic silver medal for her outshining performance in the golf tournament after a commendable performance in the Tokyo Olympics where she finished at fourth position. Suthirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee finished third at the table tennis and grabbed the bronze medal creating history at Asian Games, 2023. Ancy Sojan took the silver medal in women’s long jump on 2nd October, 2023.

There is still a week left for the curtains to go down in the Asian Games, but still India has a number of opportunities to win a series of further medals. The much-awaited javelin throw starring Neeraj Chopra would take place on October 4th at 4:35 pm IST. Apart from these events, India is also expecting more medals from the individual squash tournament, men’s hockey, long jump, cricket, kabaddi and relay (both men and women) tournaments as well.

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2023 Asian Games- What is behind India’s Success?

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The 19th Asian Games have recently concluded, filling India with immense pride due to its unprecedented success in medals. This isn’t a simple stroke of luck but a reflection of India’s long-term vision and investment in sports. While this achievement deserves applause, it also brings to the forefront the path yet to be traversed for India to cement its place as a sports powerhouse.

This topic of “2023 Asian Games- What is behind India’s Success?” is important from the perspective of the UPSC IAS Examination , which falls under General Studies Portion.

Understanding Sports Success

• Basic Needs : People can only actively engage in sports when they have their primary necessities met, including healthcare, education, and nutrition.
• Access to Infrastructure : Even with the capability to participate, the absence of sports infrastructure can hinder potential talent.
• State’s responsibility to bear both setup and maintenance costs for infrastructure.
• Developing nations might find it tough to consistently invest due to financial constraints, leading to a lack in certain sports categories.

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India’s Recent Sporting Achievements

• Strong performances across diverse sports in 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2021 Summer Deaflympics.
• Promising outcomes in sports like women’s hockey, javelin throw, relay race, squash, and badminton.

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Factors behind India’s Success

• Socio-Economic Progress : India’s progression in crucial areas like poverty reduction, improved literacy, healthcare access, stable political environment, and economic growth rate has laid the foundation for its sports achievements.
• The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ budget allocation has almost doubled from 2014-15 to 2023-24.
• Majority of this budget is dedicated to the Department of Sports, signifying a commitment towards nurturing world-class talent.
• Khelo India Scheme : A major scheme that has played a pivotal role in spotting talent from school children and making sports more inclusive.
• FIT India Movement and National Education Policy 2020 : Initiatives to promote sports culture from an early age.
• Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) : Provides comprehensive support to elite athletes.

Challenges & Gaps

• Governance Issues : Cases of corruption and misconduct in sports governing bodies.
• Limited access to high-quality sports infrastructure, especially in certain states.
• Underutilisation of allocated funds, like in the case of Khelo India scheme.
• Other Challenges : Shortage of coaching staff, gender disparities, and challenges in obtaining private sector support.

Way Forward

India needs to address the existing challenges to make sports a mass movement. The country has the potential to build on its recent successes, but it requires a comprehensive strategy. Enhanced focus on sports, especially the non-mainstream ones, more investment, and efficient resource utilization are crucial.

India’s rise in sports signifies not just victories in competitions but an enhancement of its soft power. India’s story, from struggling to meet basic needs to now being able to invest in sports development, speaks volumes about its journey. While the journey till now has been commendable, with the right efforts, India can surely create more milestones in the global sports arena in the near future.

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The Asian Games

A number of Asian countries became independent after the Second World War. Many of the countries wanted to use a new type of competition where Asian dominance could be shown through sports and be strengthened by universal understanding. In August 1948, during the 14th Olympic Games in London, Indian IOC representative Guru Dutt Sondhi proposed to sports leaders of the Asian teams the idea of having discussions about holding the Asian Games. They agreed to form the Asian Athletic Federation. A preparatory committee was set up to draft the charter for the Asian amateur athletic federation. In February, 1949, the Asian athletic federation was formally formed and used the name Asian Games Federation. It was decided to hold the first Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi, the capital of India. They added that the Asian Games would be regularly held once every four years. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951.

Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used

Sports like archery, running, weightlifting, karate, athletics and many more invites a large number of participants from all over Asia. Competition are held holding sportsmanship in the highest glory and respecting sports as a way of strengthening the bond between nations,

For the participants it is a matter of National glory and pride that brings about the fiercest competition between them. The representatives of each nation give their best in order to accumulate the most number of medals and bring their respective countries to the top of the tables. But off late attempts are being made by the governing body to scrutinize the performances of everyone, as the use of banned drugs is on the rise. This not only brings shame to the nations but also is an insult to the value of sportsmanship.

The Asian games can be viewed as the Olympics of the Asian nations, and only promises to further bring these nations together with sports slowly becoming a nonviolent war of the titans. We can only hope that such a spectacular event only continue for years and make man realize the importance of respect, dedication sportsmanship and above all National pride and glory

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Asian Games 2023: First-ever Asiad, PT Usha's gold rush, Neeraj's record throw - India's 10 greatest moments in history

India will be aiming to better its record performance at the asian games in 2018, when it won 70 medals including 16 top podium finishes..

India boasts an illustrious track record in its association with the Asian Games, marked by notable achievements that span over the years. From pioneering the hosting of the tournament to scripting historic victories across a vast array of sports fields, India's legacy in the Asian Games is a tale worth celebrating. As the Indian contingent is set for this year's edition for the Asiad in Hangzhou, let's delve into the top ten moments that define this remarkable journey for a nation.

First ever Asiad hosts

India's journey as the inaugural host in 1951 and subsequently in 1982 laid the foundation for its enduring legacy in the Asian Games, showcasing its capability as a sporting nation. The 1951 Games were officially opened by then-president Rajendra Prasad, and India stood second in the medal tally with 15 gold medals, and 51 medals overall in the opening Asiad.

Football golds in 1951, 1962

Sailen Manna's team shined through as India secured a 1-0 victory over Iran in the final, with then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in attendance, to claim the prestigious gold medal in 1951. Subsequently, in 1962, India clinched their second football gold by defeating Korea 2-1 in Jakarta.

Milkha Singh's historic gold

India's remarkable era in track events owes much to the iconic Milkha Singh. In 1958, the 'Flying Sikh' clinched not just one but two gold medals in the 200m and 400m sprinting events during the Tokyo Games. This achievement earned him the title of Asia's fastest man and led to his promotion from the rank of sepoy to a junior commissioned officer.

PT Usha's gold rush in 1986

Milkha Singh's legacy paved the way for PT Usha, who went on to surpass her two silver medals from the 1982 Asian Games by claiming an incredible four golds. Known as the ‘Payyoli Express’, Usha broke national records in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, and 4x400m relay, securing five individual medals in total. Reflecting on her Asian Games journey, she stated, "I participated in my first Asian Games in 1982 in New Delhi and my last in 1988 in Bangkok. While I remember my races at all five of those Games, it is the 1986 edition that brought me the greatest joy."

Jaspal Rana shoots historic first gold

At 17, Rana became the first Indian to win a pistol event gold medal at the Asian Games when he secured a top podium finish in the 25m centre fire event in Hiroshima in 1994. Remembering the medal, Rana had said, “It was a blessing that we had no facilities, no big rewards and no distractions. We only knew hard work. The jubilation back home was unbelievable.”

Hockey triumph in 1998

The Indian hockey team arrived at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, determined to regain its lost glory following a disappointing ninth-place finish at the World Cup. Led by Dhanraj Pillay, the team delivered inspirational performances, notably defeating South Korea 5-3 in a shootout to secure the gold medal. Captain Pillay, who scored 11 goals in six games, played a pivotal role in ensuring that they returned home with their heads held high.

Geet Sethi-Ashok Shandilya achieve billiards glory

In a historic first for cue sports, the Asian Games in 1998 had also marked the inclusion of this discipline, and Geet Sethi and Ashok Shandilya seized the opportunity by securing a gold medal in English billiards doubles. Overcoming a challenging 1-2 deficit, they rallied to a triumphant 4-3 victory against the local favorites Praprut Chaithanasakun and Mongkhon Kanfaklang.

Mary Kom breaks the deadlock

In the 2014 Asian Games held in South Korea, MC Mary Kom achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian female boxer to secure a gold medal. The Olympic bronze medalist displayed her tactical prowess by defeating her opponent, Zhaina Shekerbekova of Kazakhstan, with a 2-0 victory in the 51kg category, strategically adapting her approach in each round.

Neeraj Chopra, the Javelin champion

One can say that the Asiad glory in 2018 marked the beginning of Neeraj's journey to glory in Javelin throw. Sure, he had won a Commonwealth Games gold before and had been a champion in age events as well, but the top podium finish solidified Neeraj's stature as the next big thing in the javelin event. Neeraj eventually went on to win Olympic gold three years later, and became a world champion, bagging gold in the championships last month.

First ever medal in Table Tennis

In a sport that has seen the likes of China, South Korea, and Singapore dominating for years, India scripted history in 2018 with its first-ever medal in table tennis, winning bronze in the men's team event. The side defeated Japan in the quarterfinals. The duo of Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra also won a bronze in the mixed doubles event.

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India’s achievement in 19th asian games 2023 – 107 medals & records (current affairs/gk for assam arde 2.0).

India’s Achievement in 19th Asian Games 2023 – 107 Medals & Records (Current Affairs/GK for Assam ARDE 2.0)

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India reached a historic milestone at the Asian Games 2023, securing their best-ever performance of 107 medals – 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze . This remarkable medal haul represents India’s most successful performance in a Asian Games edition. This outstanding feat surpassed India’s previous best of 70 medals in the Jakarta Asian Games.

India ended at 4th spot in the medal tally in 2023, behind China, Japan, and Republic of Korea.

India sent 655 athletes to compete in 41 disciplines at the Asian Games 2023 held from September 19 to October 8. It was India’s largest representation at the Asian Games in the 19 editions held so far.

• Indian shooters won seven gold medals and Four of the seven gold medals for India in shooting at the Asian Games 2023 came with world records .
• Indian archers, led by Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale , won nine medals in archery at the Asian Games 2023. The nine medals won by Indian archers included five golds . India’s previous best was one gold, one silver and one bronze from Incheon 2014.
• The men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy claimed India’s maiden gold medal in badminton .
• The men’s and women’s Indian cricket teams also won their first gold medals in the Asian Games on their tournament debuts.
• Avinash Sable  set an Asian Games record in men’s 3000m steeplechase for gold.
• Parul Chaudhary won gold in the women’s 5000m race
• Annu Rani won gold in the women’s javelin throw .
• Medal winners in hockey  – Gold in Men’s team & Bronze in Women’s team.
• In KABADDI, India triumphed over Iran in the men’s final and Chinese Taipei in the women’s gold medal match to ensure a clean sweep in the sport.
• Sanjana Bathula became the youngest Indian to win a medal at the Asian Games after she won the bronze in the women’s speed skating 3000m relay event.

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Asian Games 2023 – Date, Venue, Schedule

The Asian Games 2023, officially known as the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, is scheduled to be held from September 23 to October 8, 2023, in China. This edition of the Asian Games promises to be a magnificent showcase of sporting excellence, encompassing a diverse range of 40 sports and a total of 61 disciplines. Originally planned for the preceding year, the event had to be rescheduled due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It eagerly anticipates bringing together athletes from across Asia to compete at the highest level of competition.

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About Asian Games

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

• The first Asian Games were held in 1951 in New Delhi, India.
• There have been 18 editions of the games so far, with the most recent being held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia in 2018.
• The Asian Games are a major sporting event in Asia and they attract a large number of athletes and spectators.
• The games are also a major economic event, generating billions of dollars in revenue.

China is the most successful country at the Asian Games, with a total of 13,227 medals.

19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

The 19th Asian Games, officially known as the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China from 23 September to 8 October 2023.

• This will be the third time China will be hosting the Event. Earlier events were in Beijing and Guangzhou, the cities of China, in 1990 and 2010.
• The games were originally scheduled to be held in 2022, but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• There are 40 sports including swimming, archery, athletics, badminton, baseball and softball, basketball, boxing, etc., and 61 disciplines at Hangzhou Asian Games.
• Athletes will compete for 481 gold medals.
• The 19th Asian Games are expected to attract over 15,000 athletes from over 45 countries. The games are expected to generate over $10 billion in revenue.

The Asian Games 2023 is poised to be an extraordinary sporting spectacle, encompassing an impressive array of 40 sports and a total of 61 disciplines. India, known for its strong performance in the Asian Games, has a remarkable track record. In previous editions, India has sent a contingent of 570 athletes competing across 36 sports.

Significance

This upcoming event promises not only a showcase of exceptional athletic talent but also a platform for cultural exchange and mutual understanding among representatives from diverse Asian nations. It embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, where athletes from across the continent come together to celebrate the essence of competition and unity.

The 19th Asian Games are a major sporting event in Asia and they will be a showcase for the best athletes in the continent. The games will also promote unity and cooperation among the countries of Asia.

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