Asian Games 2023 medal tally: Indian contingent winners on Day 1 in Hangzhou

The robust Indian contingent, consisting of 655 members, is currently competing at the 19th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, and has already clinched five medals on the first day of the events. This multisport extravaganza, held once every four years, officially kicked off on September 23 and is scheduled to conclude on October 8.

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In the previous edition held in Jakarta in 2018, the Indian squad, comprising 570 athletes, etched a historic achievement by accumulating an unprecedented total of 70 medals. This impressive haul included 16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze medals. With the expanded size of the contingent this time around, there are great expectations for an even more remarkable medal tally.

As of now, India has already secured five medals at the Asian Games 2023, comprising three silvers and two bronzes. The Indian women's cricket team have booked their spot in the Final of the tournament.

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal winners

Shooting (Women's 10m air rifle team) - Ashi Chouksey, Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita won Silver

Rowing (Men's lightweight double sculls) - Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh won Silver

Rowing (Men's pair) - Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram won Bronze

Rowing (Men's eight) - India won Silver

Shooting (Women's 10m air rifle) - Ramita won Bronze

In the Asian Games 2023 medals table, India presently holds the third position. China is at the top of the leaderboard with 10 medals (9 gold and 1 silver), while the second spot is claimed by Hong Kong, China, with 1 gold medal.