Indian athletes had a remarkable performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games on 4 October 2023 (day 11), securing a total of 12 medals, consisting of 3 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze. India is currently ranked fourth in the medal tally with a total of 81 medals, marking the country’s best-ever performance at the Asian Games.
- The medal count for India includes 18 gold, 31 silver, and 32 bronze medals.
- Notable gold medalists on day 11 include Neeraj Chopra in men’s javelin throw, the men’s 4x400m relay team, Jyoti Surekha Vennam, and Ojas Deotale in compound mixed team archery.
- Silver medals were secured by Kishore Jena in men’s javelin throw, Harmilan Bains in women’s 800m, Avinash Sable in men’s 5000m, and Lovlina Borgohain in women’s 75kg boxing.
- Bronze medals were won by Parveen Hooda in women’s 57kg boxing, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh in squash, Ram Babu and Manju Rani in the 35km mixed relay race walk, and Sunil Kumar in men’s Greco-Roman 87kg wrestling.
MCQs
Q.: Who won a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Hangzhou Asian Games?
a. Avinash Sable
b. Kishore Jena
c. Neeraj Chopra
d. Lovlina Borgohain
Answer: c. Neeraj Chopra
Q.: Which sport did Jyoti Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale win a gold medal in?
a. Swimming
b. Archery
c. Gymnastics
d. Table Tennis
Answer: b. Archery
