It’s a Gold for India, Arpinder Singh made us hold our heads high after winning in men’s triple jump getting India it’s 10th Gold. His jump was recorded- 16.77. The Silver and the bronze medal was bagged by Uzbek’s Ruslan and China’s Shuo respectively. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted and congratulated the hero:
Talented and hardworking, @ArpinderSingh18 has secured the Gold in the Men’s Triple Jump event. His performance has made every Indian happy. #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/Wi205tE2JD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018
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In another proud moment for India, Dutee Chand bagged Silver medal in track event- women’s 200m final. She finished her 200m final in 23.20 seconds behind Bahrain’s Edidiong Odiong who clinched the gold in 22.96. The bronze went to China’s Wei Yongli (23.27). Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted to congratulate Chand:
Spectacular performance by Dutee Chand. Proud of her for bringing home the Silver Medal in the Women’s 200 m event. #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/uRXGCHNA7o
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018
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India’s Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal settle for bronze after losing to Chinese duo- Sun Yingsha-Wang Chuqin in table tennis mixed doubles semi-final.
Congratulations to @manikabatra_TT & @sharathkamal1 for winning the Bronze in the Mixed Doubles Table Tennis event. #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/uqCIKPIGsw
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018