Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards

Source: The post is based on the article “Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards” published in “Business standard” on 9th October 2023.

Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Human Resources.

News: The article discusses India’s impressive performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, highlighting their 107 medal wins across various sports, and noting both achievements and areas of inconsistency.

India’s Performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games

Impressive Medal Count: India secured 107 medals, with a breakdown of 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze, elevating its rank to fourth from the previous eighth position in 2018.

Top Performers: China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea secured the first, second, and third positions respectively, showcasing their robust sports capabilities in the Asian Games.

Standout in Athletics: Neeraj Chopra grabbed the spotlight by winning gold in javelin throw, while athletics as a whole contributed 29 medals, including six gold.

Triumphant Hockey Team: The men’s hockey team shone brightly, grabbing gold and notably defeating Pakistan with a 10-2 score, avenging past defeats.

Historic Badminton Victory: The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bagged the country’s first Asian Games doubles gold in badminton, marking a historic win.

Performance in Other Sports: Despite impressive performances in archery, shooting, and other sports, certain reliable stars in boxing and badminton underperformed, sparking discussions about consistency.

Challenges: India met with challenges like hostile local crowds and unusual refereeing, which added hurdles to their path, yet emerged successfully in various events.