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Asian Games: Indias Neeraj Chopra vs Pakistans Arshad Nadeem - When and where to watch, live streaming

India's star with the golden arm, Neeraj Chopra will be back in 2023 Asian Games to defend his crown in the javelin throw event on 4th October in Hangzhou. Neeraj Chopra who is also the reigning Olympic and World Champion will be the favourite when he plays on Wednesday. But the World No. 1 will face fierce competition from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who had finished runner-up to Chopra in both the Asian Games in 2018 and the World Championships this year.While India's ace Javelin thrower will be again vying for the top podium finish, he will also look to breach the 90m mark that has eluded him so far.Here are the details of Neeraj Chopra's Javelin completion at Hangzhou 2022-When will Neeraj Chopra be in action?Javelin Throw is scheduled to be held on October 4th, starting 4:45 PM IST. Where to watch Neeraj Chopra's event on TV? Chopra's event will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Where can one watch the live stream? The official live stream for the event will be available on SonyLIV.

Watch: Debutant R Sai Kishore gets emotional during national anthem | India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023

R Sai Kishore, who made his India debut in the Asian Games 2023 earlier today, was spotted getting all emotional before the quarterfinal game against Nepal. Sai Kishore, who was playing his first T20I game of his career couldn't hold back his tears during the Indian national anthem prior to the match. Emotions aplenty as Sai Kishore swelled up during the national anthem of 🇮🇳, making his T20I debut today 🆚🇳🇵Drop a 💙 if you believe hard work always pays off 🙌💯#Cheer4India #TeamIndia #Cricket #HangzhouAsianGames #AsianGames2023 #SonyLIV pic.twitter.com/x9fdZjIGg2 — Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) October 3, 2023 26-year-old Kishore also picked his maiden wicket in the game which India won by 23 runs to storm into the semifinal of Hangzhou 2022.

Asian Games 2023: Indian womens hockey team storm into semis after thrashing Hong Kong 13-0

Experienced striker Vandana Katariya, vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka and Deepika slammed a hat-trick each as India stormed into the semifinals of the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games with a 13-0 drubbing of Hong Kong in their final pool match here on Tuesday. Vandana (2nd, 16th, 48th minutes) scored three field goals, while Deep Grace (11th, 34th, 42nd) converted three penalty corners for India. Deepika (4th, 54th, 58th) was not to be left behind as she also emulated the feat of her senior teammates in India's rout of Hong Kong. Sangita Kumari (27th, 55th), Monika (7th) and Navneet Kaur (58th) also registered their names on the scoresheet. India are on top of Pool A with 10 points from four games and have much superior goal difference than second-placed side South Korea who have seven points with a match in hand. South Korea take on Malaysia in their final group league match later on Tuesday. Two teams from each pool qualify for the semifinals. It was a complete domination from the Indians as they toyed with Hong Kong's defence from the word go to pump in six goals in the first two quarters and seven more after half-time. It took India just two minutes to surge ahead when Vandana found the net from Navneet Kaur's pass. The Indians soon earned back-to-back penalty corners but wasted the chances as Hong Kong defended bravely. India doubled their lead from a quick counter-attack through Deepika, who found the net from Vandana's assist. It was raining goals as Monika and Deep Grace scored two more in quick succession to hand India 4-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. A minute into the second quarter, Vandana scored her second with a tomahawk from edge of the circle. Three minutes from half-time, Sangita tapped in Monika's pass as India enjoyed a comfortable 6-0 lead at the break. The trend continued after the change of ends as India's relentless pressure resulted in seven more goals. Deep Grace converted two penalty corners in the third quarter to complete her hat-trick. Vandana followed suit with another tomahawk goal to bring up her hat-trick. Deepika then converted two penalty corners with scorching flicks to match her senior teammates. In between, Sangita and Navneet also found the net once each. India will face the second-placed team of Pool B in the semifinals on Thursday. Also read: India's Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale confirm gold and silver for India in compound archery at Asian Games

Indias Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale confirm gold and silver in compound archery at Asian Games 2023

A Gold and silver assured in archery for India. India’s Abhishek Verma and Ojas Deotale both progressed to the final of the men’s individual compound archery event, ensuring an all Indian grand finale in Hangzhou. The Indians got the better of both their South Korean counterparts in their respective semifinals. While Abhishek Verma defeated Korea’s Jaehoon Joo 147-145, Ojas Deotale shot the perfect 150 in the second semifinal against Jaewon Yang. It was Deotale’s second score of 150 for the day, having won his quarterfinal in the same fashion. Ojas Deotale and Abhishek Verma will now lock horns in the final on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Jyothi Surekha Vennam also assured India of a silver at least in the women's compound archery individual event, while compatriot Aditi Swami, who lost the semifinal battle to Jyothi, will fight for a bronze on October 7.

Asian Games 2023: Bishnoi, Avesh take 3 wickets each as India beat Nepal by 23 runs to qualify for semis

The Indian men’s cricket team qualified for the semifinals of the Asian Games after being Nepal by 23 runs. While India were playing a second-string side, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, they were still too strong for Nepal in Hangzhou. Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden T20I hundred and an explosive finish from Rinku Singh, India has posted 202 on the board batting first. In reply, Nepal were always behind the eighth ball. While Dipendra Singh Airee and Sundeep Jora raised hopes of an improbable victory, Nepal could eventually only garner 179/9, falling short by 23 runs. Leg spinner Ravi Bishno and pacer Avesh Khan were the pick of the bowlers, having picked up 3 wickets each during their 4-over spells. India will now face either Bangladesh or Malaysia for a place in the final on October 6. Also read: Jyothi Surekha Vennam assured of silver in compound archery after beating Aditi Swami