Iconic Performances by Women at the 2023 Asian Games

The Asian Games have always served as an incredible platform for all athletes to showcase their exceptional talents and sheer strength. In 2023, Indian contingent is all set make our country proud.

What's even more amazing about this year's Asian Games is that some women athletes are breaking all records everyday!

As of October 4, 2023, India has achieved its best-ever medal tally in the history of the Asian Games, winning a total of 81 medals, including 18 gold medals, 31 silver medals, and 32 bronze medals. The aim of #IssBaarSauPaar is not far away.

Now, let's delve into some of the most captivating and historic performances by women at the Asian Games 2023.

Athletics:

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Aishwarya Mishra: In the women's 400m final, Aishwarya Mishra blazed the track with a stunning time of 53.50 seconds, securing a fourth-place finish.

Boxing:

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Lovlina Borgohain: Lovlina Borgohain's stellar performance got her a Bronze medal at Hangzhou. She competed in the women's 75kg weight category and is poised to secure an Olympic quota for India at Paris 2024 with a semi-final win.

Cricket:

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Indian Women's Cricket Team: The Indian women's cricket team emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal in a thrilling final against Sri Lanka during the Asian Games 2023.

Historic Milestones:

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Veronica Shanti Pereira: Singapore celebrated a historic moment as Veronica Shanti Pereira secured the women's 100m silver medal, marking their first athletics medal since 1974.

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Kiran Baliyan: In a groundbreaking achievement, Kiran Baliyan made history by clinching a bronze medal in the shot put event, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in 72 years.

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Aditi Ashok made history by winning a silver medal in the women's individual event at the Asian Games golf tournament, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.

World Record Breakers:

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Sift Kaur Samra: Breaking world records, Sift Kaur Samra secured gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-position individual event with a remarkable score of 469.6, surpassing China's Zhang Qiongyue.

Here's a list of all the remarkable female medal winners:

1. Jyothi Yarraji: Silver in Women's 100m Hurdles
2. Harmilan Bains: Silver in Women's 1500m
3. Parul Chaudhary: Silver in Women's 3000m Steeplechase and Gold in Women's 5000m
4. Ancy Sojan: Silver in Women's Long Jump
5. Priti Lamba: Bronze in Women's 3000m Steeplechase
6. Seema Punia: Bronze in Women's Discus Throw
7. Nandini Agasara: Bronze in Women's Heptathlon
8. Kiran Baliyan: Bronze in Women's Shot Put
9. Aditi Ashok: Silver in Women's Individual Golf
10. Roller Skating Team: Bronze in Women's Speed Skating 3000m Relay Race
11. Neha Thakur: Silver in Sailing - Girl’s Dinghy ILCA 4
12. Squash Team: Bronze in Women's Squash
13. Table Tennis Doubles: Bronze in Women's Table Tennis
14. Roshibina Devi: Silver in Wushu - Women’s 60kg
15. Indian Women's Cricket Team: Gold in Women's Cricket
16. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee - Table tennis - Women’s doubles - Bronze
17. Edappilly Ancy Sojan : Silver in Women’s Long Jump
18. Preeti : Bronze in Boxing Women’ 54kg
19. Vithya Ramraj : Bronze in Women’s 400m hurdles
20. Parul Chaudhary : Gold in Women’s 5000m
21. Annu Rani : Gold in Women’s javelin throw
22. Parveen Hooda : Bronze in women’s 57kg
23. Women's 4x400 m Relay Team: Gold Medal
24. Harmilan Bains: Silver in Women's 800m
25. Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale: Gold in mixed team compound Archery
26. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh: Bronze in Squash Mixed Doubles
27. Lovlina Borgohain: Silver in Women’s 75kg Boxing
28. Manju Rani and Ram Baboo: Bronze in 35Km Race Walk Mixed Team Event

List of female shooting medal winners:

1. Palak: Gold in 10m Air Pistol
2. Sift Kaur Samra: Gold in 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women
3. Esha Singh: Silver in 10m Air Pistol
4. Trap Team Women: Silver in Women's Trap
5. Ramita: Bronze in 10m Air Rifle Women
6. Esha Singh: Silver in 25m Pistol

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These women have displayed outstanding athleticism, pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible in their respective sports. Their relentless training and commitment to improvement are commendable.

Many of these women serve as role models for the next generation of female athletes, proving that with hard work and determination, they can achieve their dreams and break barriers in traditionally male-dominated sports. They are showing young girls that they can aspire to greatness in sports and pursue their passions without limitations.

We are extremely proud of all our Indian athletes! Wishing them success in their pursuit of medals and further great accomplishments. Many more to come!

Written By: Dhanalakshmi M

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