Asian Games 2023
Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou are currently in their opening stages, and the Indian delegation has been putting on remarkable performances across a number of categories. The Indian men’s volleyball team defeated a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei squad with an outstanding performance. In the quarterfinals, they will next compete against Japan, a two-time World Championships champion.
On September 22 (Friday), both the men’s and women’s teams displayed excellent play in table tennis. The Indian men’s squad defeated Yemen and Singapore twice. They’ll be hoping to maintain this momentum against Tajikistan on Saturday. On the other hand, the Indian women’s team also played exceptionally well, defeating Singapore in a tight game by a score of 3-2. The Manika Batra-led team’s next opponent is Nepal, and they aim to repeat their performance.
| Event Name | 19th Edition of Asian Games |
| No. of Events | 482 |
| Asian Games 2023 Schedule | Start Date: 23 September 2023 End Date: 8 October 2023 |
| Asian Games 2023 Host Country | China |
| Asian Games 2023 India | 655 athletes to compete in 41 different sports |
| Host City | Hangzhou |
| Venue | Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center |
| No. of Sports | 40 |
| No. of Disciplines | 61 |
| No. of Countries | 45 |
Asian Games 2023 Starts on September 23rd
The biggest multi-sport event in Asia has just wrapped up four days of activity, but September 22 in Hangzhou, China, promises even more exciting competition. On September 21, the Indian delegation had a mixed day at the Games, with victories in men’s and women’s football, but a defeat in women’s football that dismayed the supporters. On a thrilling Thursday, Indians shone in the sports of rowing and sailing as well.
September 23, is the official start of the 19th Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou, China. Cricket will be among the sporting events of the event. India sent a team of 655 athletes to compete in 41 different sports.
There have already been four sporting events on Tuesday, September 19, in which India took part. Football and volleyball were two of the four sports that took place.
The Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony is set for Saturday, September 23, though. The ceremony will be held at the stadium at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre, which can hold up to 80,000 spectators. The stadium, which was finished in 2018, has a retractable roof, a circular LED screen, and a grass surface that is primarily utilized for soccer events.
Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony
The Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 23 at 5:30 pm which will take place at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China. The viewers can watch the opening ceremony of Asian Games 2023 on Sony-LIV app and website.
India at Asian Games 2023
Joint flag-bearers for the next Asian Games in Hangzhou have been revealed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won the bronze medal in the Olympics, and hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh will be in charge of the 655-person Indian delegation, which would set a new record.
One of the best drag-flickers in hockey, Harmanpreet Singh, recently won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. His accomplishment ended India’s 41-year medal drought in Olympic hockey.
In especially in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics in 2024, the Asian Games, which are hosting the largest-ever Indian delegation, are viewed as a crucial test for the nation’s athletes, according to PTI.
Schedule of Cricket in Asian Games 2023
The men’s T20 cricket competition at the 2023 Asian Games will feature both group rounds and straight qualifiers for the quarterfinals. There are 15 teams total, and the top-seeded countries start their adventure in the quarterfinals. The other 11 teams will take part in the group round, with the winners moving on to the quarterfinals where they will face the top four teams.
Schedule of Cricket in Asian Games 2023 of Men’s
The group stage of the men’s competition will be followed by a quarterfinal, semifinal, and final format. In each of the four groups, the top two teams advance to the quarterfinals. The top-seeded teams (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh) will advance unassisted to the quarterfinals while the other eight teams will play off to determine the final four teams to advance to the quarterfinals.
| Date | Match | Group/Phase | Time |
| September 27, Wednesday | Nepal vs Japan | B | 6:30 AM |
| September 27, Wednesday | Hong Kong vs Singapore | C | 11:30 AM |
| September 28, Thursday | Malaysia vs Bahrain | D | 6:30 AM |
| September 28, Thursday | Japan vs Cambodia | B | 11:30 AM |
| September 29, Friday | Maldives vs Malaysia | D | 6:30 AM |
| September 29, Friday | Singapore vs Thailand | C | 11:30 AM |
| October 1, Sunday | Afghanistan vs Mongolia | A | 6:30 AM |
| October 1, Sunday | Cambodia vs Nepal | B | 11:30 AM |
| October 2, Monday | Thailand vs Hong Kong | C | 6:30 AM |
| October 2, Monday | Bahrain vs Maldives | D | 11:30 AM |
| October 3, Tuesday | India (1st ranked team) vs TBD | QF 1 | 6:30 AM |
| October 3, Tuesday | Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD | QF2 | 11:30 AM |
| October 4, Wednesday | Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 3 | 6:30 AM |
| October 4, Wednesday | Bangladesh (4th ranked team) vs TBD | QF4 | 11:30 AM |
| October 6, Friday | Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4 | SF1 | 6:30 AM |
| October 6, Friday | Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3 | SF2 | 11:30 AM |
| October 7, Saturday | Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2 | 3rd/4th match (Bronze medal) | 6:30 AM |
| October 7, Saturday | Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 | Final (Gold medal) | 11:30 AM |
Asian Games 2023 Women’s cricket schedule
Similar rules will apply for the women’s event, with the top two teams from each of the two groups moving on to the semifinals. The championship game will be held in October 2023.
| Date | Match | Group/Phase | Time |
| September 27, Wednesday | Nepal vs Japan | B | 6:30 AM |
| September 27, Wednesday | Hong Kong vs Singapore | C | 11:30 AM |
| September 28, Thursday | Malaysia vs Bahrain | D | 6:30 AM |
| September 28, Thursday | Japan vs Cambodia | B | 11:30 AM |
| September 29, Friday | Maldives vs Malaysia | D | 6:30 AM |
| September 29, Friday | Singapore vs Thailand | C | 11:30 AM |
| October 1, Sunday | Afghanistan vs Mongolia | A | 6:30 AM |
| October 1, Sunday | Cambodia vs Nepal | B | 11:30 AM |
| October 2, Monday | Thailand vs Hong Kong | C | 6:30 AM |
| October 2, Monday | Bahrain vs Maldives | D | 11:30 AM |
| October 3, Tuesday | India (1st ranked team) vs TBD | QF 1 | 6:30 AM |
| October 3, Tuesday | Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD | QF2 | 11:30 AM |
| October 4, Wednesday | Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 3 | 6:30 AM |
| October 4, Wednesday | Bangladesh (4th ranked team) vs TBD | QF4 | 11:30 AM |
| October 6, Friday | Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4 | SF1 | 6:30 AM |
| October 6, Friday | Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3 | SF2 | 11:30 AM |
| October 7, Saturday | Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2 | 3rd/4th match (Bronze medal) | 6:30 AM |
| October 7, Saturday | Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 | Final (Gold medal) | 11:30 AM |
Asian Games Medal Tally 2023
Check the Asian Games Medal Tally 2023 here below in the table:
| Position | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | China | 12 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | India | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
