Day 2 of the Asian Games
Hangzhou Asian Games: Indian rowers Arjun Lal Jat, Arvind Singh won silver in lightweight double sculls.
During the qualification round, the Indian trio scored a combined score of 1893.7, surpassing the previous world record of 1893.3 set by the Chinese team less than a month ago at the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. . His remarkable feat not only earned him a gold medal but also etched his name in the history of shooting.
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Rudrankish Patil showed nerves of steel to score a brilliant 632.5. Tomar, known for his accuracy, played a prominent role with a score of 631.6, while Panwar’s exceptional marksmanship added to the team’s total score of 629.6 points. Together, they combined forces to rewrite the record books with their world record-breaking performance.
In a close contest, South Korea demonstrated their mastery of the discipline, taking silver with a total score of 1890.1. Meanwhile, the strong Chinese team, the previous record holders, secured the bronze medal with a score of 1888.2, highlighting the fierce competition at the Asian Games.
Watch BREAKING: India wins gold and bronze in rowing on day two of Asian Games