PremiumAsian Games: Washington Sundar, Rohan Bopanna & others join Indian dugout for Gold medal badminton clash against China
India has taken a 1-0 lead against China after Lakshya Sen defeated Shi Yuqi.
Last Updated: 04.33 PM, Oct 01, 2023
The Indian men's badminton team is on the verge of making history by reaching the Asian Games finals for the first time ever. In a thrilling semifinal match against South Korea, India secured a 3-2 victory, with all three wins coming in the singles matches despite some challenges in the doubles. They are facing China in the final game and will be looking to clinch the gold medal.
Lakshya Sen gave India an early advantage in the men's team badminton final, engaging in a hard-fought three-game battle against Shi Yuqi. Sen triumphed over his higher-ranked Chinese opponent with a score of 22-20, 14-21, and 21-18 in Match 1.
During the ongoing action between Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang, the Indian dugout received a boost of support from well-known cricketers such as Washington Sundar, Tilak Verma, and others, who were seen cheering for the Indian contingent.
Accompanying them was Rohan Bopanna, the gold medalist in mixed doubles tennis.
Fans are glad to see the cricketers come to support the Indian side who are aiming for the gold and a shot at history.
In the realm of cricket, India's men's team will make its Asian Games debut on October 3. Due to their higher ranking, they will directly enter the quarter-finals after witnessing the success of the women's team, which clinched the gold medal.