Asian Games 2018, Day 6 Highlights: India strike gold in rowing and tennis, score another big win in hockey

That's it from day 6 at the Asian Games 2018. India remain eighth in the medal tally with 25 medals. 

Here's latest medal tally at Asian Games 2018

Hockey

India 8-0 Japan

India continue their dominance with another big win in their third group stage match in men's hockey. India have now scored 51 goals at the 2018 Asian games so far. They sit atop the table in pool A.

Hockey

End of 2nd quarter: India 3-0 Japan

Rupinder Pal Singh scored from a penalty corner to extend the lead. 

Hockey

End of 1st quarter: India 2-0 Japan

Dilpreet and Sunil have scored for India who have been on the offensive. However, Japan has threatened to do some damage on the counter. 

Hockey

Indian men are taking on Japan in their third group stage match. India have scored 43 goals in the two matches played so far. 

Squash

MEDAL ASSURED

Joshna Chinappa defeats Hong Kong’s Chan Ho Ling 3-1 in women's singles. India are now assured of at least 3 medals in Squash.

Boxing

Manoj Kumar beats Wangdi Sangay of Bhutan in Men’s Welter weight round of 32.

Badminton 

India's HS Prannoy loses to Thailand's Wangcharoen Kantaphon 12-21, 21-15, 15-21 in round of 32.

Tennis

India finish their 2018 Asian Games campaign in tennis with a gold and two bronze medals. It is a good show considering the confusion before the start of the games with Leander Paes pulling out at the last minute. 

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan proved their worth while Ankita Raina and Prajnesh met expectations. Ramkumar Ramanathan’s no-medal show was the biggest disappointment.

Tennis

BRONZE MEDAL ALERT

Prajnesh Gunneswaran loses his semifinal match against Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin 2-6 2-6, settles for bronze medal.

Badminton

India's HS Prannoy loses first game 12-21 to Thailand's Wangcharoen Kantaphon.

Badminton

India's HS Prannoy is facing Thailand's Wangcharoen Kantaphon in men's singles round of 32 right now.

Swimming

India's Sejal Sandeep finishes 7th in Men's 50m Breaststroke final with a timing of 27.98.

Big one for Ponappa and Reddy

Boxing

Not a great start for India- Gaurav Solanki loses 0-5 to Tanaka Ryomei of Japan in his men’s 52 kg category round of 32 bout. 

Boxing

Indian pugilists kick off their campaign at 2018 Asian Games. Gaurav Solanki is in action against Tanaka Ryomei of Japan in the men’s 52 kg category round of 32. 

Badminton

India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy enter quarterfinals in women's doubles. They beat Malaysia’s MK Chow and MY Lee 21-17, 16-21, 21-19 in hard-fought round of 16 match.  

Tennis

India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran is taking on Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin in Men's Singles semifinal right now. 

Gymnastics 

Dipa Karmakar finishes fifth in the Balance Beam final with a score of 12.500. The gold goes to Chen Yile of China with a 14.600. 

Squash

TWO MEDALS ASSURED

Dipika Pallikal Karthik registers a 3-0 win over Misaki Kobayashi of Japan and reaches the semis. She is now assured of at least a bronze medal. 

Sourav Ghoshal beats Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu to enter the semifinals in men's category. 

Badminton - men's second round

ALL OVER FOR SRIKANTH! 

World No. 28, Wong Wong Ki thrashes Kidambi Srikanth 23-21 and 19-21. India have never won a singles badminton gold at the Asian Games and with this game, one of the major prospects of the same bows out. 

Badminton - men's second round

Srikanth 13 - 13 Wong Wong Ki 

Badminton - men's second round

Out! And it's 11-11

Badminton - men's second round

A smash and Srikanth makes it 10-11 vs Wong Wong Ki. 

Badminton - men's second round

World No. 28 Wong Wong Ki leads Srikanth 11 - 7 in the singles event. 

Badminton - men's second round

After a close fight, Kidambi Srikanth goes down 21-23 vs Hong Kong's Wong Wong Ki Vincent in the first game of the singles event on Friday. 

Badminton - men's doubles

Srikanth now trails 16- 17 vs Hong Kong's Wong Wong Ki

Badminton - men's second round

Srikanth leads 11-9 vs Hong Kong's Wong Wong Ki Vincent. 

Badminton - men's second round

Time for Kidambi Srikanth to take the court. His second round against Hong Kong's Wong Wong Ki Vincent is underway. 

The Indian is leading 5-3. 

Archery - Compound mixed team quarters
 

India lose to Iran, AGAIN. This time in archery. They go down 153 - 155 Iran. 

Archery - Compound mixed team quarters

India already have lost to Iran twice - men's kabaddi side in the semi-final and latest, women's kabaddi side in the final. 

Now, India are trailing against the same country in archery as well. 

Indian fans are certainly not happy:

Archery - Compound Mixed Team Quarterfinal

The India team continues to lead Iran after two sets -- 78-77.

A few minutes later, Iran zoom away with the lead 117 - 95 India

Compound Archery - mixed team quarter-final

India's Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Vennam are in action against Iran.

Kabaddi - women's final

Classic scenes at the stadium, people in red break into massive celebrations, while people in red go silent. 

On Thursday, India men lost to Iran in the semi-final. Today, women have lost to the same opponents.

Iran avenge their 2014 Asian Games final loss to these Indian opponents. 

Kabaddi - women's final

Excellent fightback from India here, THREE POINTS. The male Kabaddi player who was seen crying screams in excitement. 

The spectators have charged up now. 

India 24 - 26 Iran

Kabaddi - women's final

Emotional scenes. The Indian supporters have gone quiet and one of the members of Indian men's team is seen crying in the stands. India are still 21-15 behind vs Iran. 

Kabaddi - women's final

Iran now have extended their lead by four points. It's getting tougher for the defending champions. 

India 20 - 24 Iran

Kabaddi - women's final

The India men's kabaddi team applaud from the stands after a successful tackle from Indian Captain Payel. India 19 - 22 Iran. 

Kabaddi - women's final

One point each for both the teams, now India 18 - 21 Iran

Kabaddi - women's final

India 16 - 19 Iran

Kabaddi - women's final

Time Out! 

India 15 - 18 Iran

The coach has a quick talk with the defending champions India. 

Kabaddi - women's final

One point for India, FINALLY in the second half. India 15 - 18. 

Kabaddi - women's final

Iran have kicked off the second half with a bang! They now lead India 17-13. The defending champions are in major trouble here. 

Kabaddi - women's final

The cracking second half begins. India women have won two Asian Games titles so far - 2010 and 2014. 

The ongoing final is the repeat of 2014 Incheon final and Iran certainly are looking to avenge that loss! 

Kabaddi - women's final

An unsuccessful tackle by the Indian women helps Iran reduce the gap. But India bag two more points. Now India 13 - 11 as we approach half-time. 

Kabaddi - women's final

First-half still on, seven odd minutes to go and the scoreline is 13-8 in the favour of India. 

Meanwhile, the Indian men's team, that failed to reach the final for the very first time at the Asian Games, are present to cheer their countrywomen. 

Kabaddi - women's final

Iran are fighting back, they now trail 7-9 to India. 

Kabaddi - women's final

The gold medal match between India and Iran is underway. Our women are leading 7-5. Chak de! 

Weightlifting

India's athlete in Women's 63 kg, Rakhi Halder fails to lift 93 kg in all her 3 attempts (Snatch). 

Weightlifting - Women's 63Kg event

The event is underway and India has Rakhi Halder participating. 

Tennis

India's veteran Rohan Bopanna dedicates his gold medal win in men's doubles event to people who have suffered in Coorg and Kerala due to the floods. 

Tennis

Divij Sharan & Rohan Bopanna are the first Indian pair since Somdev & Sanam in 2010 to win men's doubles gold at the Asian Games. If you missed the epic clash, read HERE. 

Tennis - men's doubles final

The medal ceremony is underway: Gold for India! 

Shooting

Meanwhile, the happy bronze medallist:

Shooting - Women's 10m air pistol final

Bronze for Heena Sidhu.

No medal for the teenager, Manu Bhaker! She finishes at the 5th spot. So, she bows out of the Asian Games without winning a single medal from the three events she participated.

Keep fighting, Manu. There is a long way to go.

Shooting - Women's 10m air pistol final

Medal Alert: After a great effort towards the end, Heena Sidhu has to settle for a bronze. 

Heartbreak for Manu Bhaker. She finishes at 5th spot. Heena Sidhu still in the contention 

Tennis - Men's doubles final

SIXTH GOLD FOR INDIA!

Divij Sharan and Rohan Bopanna thrash Kazakhstan's Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik 6-3, 6-4 to clinch the gold medal in the men's doubles event.

First gold in tennis and overall sixth for India at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games. 

Earlier, Ankita Raina bagged bronze in women's singles event in tennis.  

Shooting - Women's 10m air pistol final

More eliminations but Indians survive. After the fourth series, Heena Sidhu is placed at No. 4 and Manu Bhaker is at No. 6. 

Shooting - Women's 10m air pistol final

After the second series, Manu Bhaker is at No. 5 and Heena Sidhu is at No. 7. 

Shooting - Women's 10m air pistol final

After five shots Heena is placed at No. 5 and Bhaker at No. 6

Shooting - Women's 10m Air Pistol final

India's Manu Bhaker and Heena Sidhu gear up for the big event. Will India bag the 22nd medal this Asian Games here? 

Tennis - men's doubles final

The Indian duo is playing some excellent tennis here; clean backhands, moving far more faster than the opponents, they hold at 2-2 in the second set. 

Tennis - men's doubles final

Sharan and Bopanna make it 1-1 in the second set. 

Tennis - men's doubles final

The second set begins in the gold medal match. Kazakhstan's Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik comfortably take the first game. The Indians will serve now

Swimming

Advait Page struck 15:29.96s in the men’s 1500m freestyle event but he won't be part of the final.

Earlier, Sandeep Sejwal reached the men’s 50m breaststroke final on Friday.

Tennis - men's doubles final

Sharan and Bopanna take the first set 6-3 vs Kazakhstan's Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik. 

Tennis - men's doubles final

Kazakhstan's Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik manage to hold at 3-5. The Indians serve now for the set. 

Tennis - men's doubles final

Bopanna and Sharan go 5-2 up in the first set. Kazakhstan's Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik will serve now, while the Indian duo will aim to wrap up the set with a break point. 

Handball - men's group game

India edged past Pakistan 28-27 in their Group 3 match on Friday. 

India are second on Group 3's points table, behind Chinese Taipei but India have played one game lesser than the latter. 

Meanwhile, it was Pakistan's third game and so far they have managed to win just one. 

Tennis - men's doubles final

Bopanna and Sharan breakpoint at the very start of the match, go 2-0 up in the first set. 

Shooting - 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

With the end of the first stage qualification, we have 15-year-old Anish Bhanwala at the 3rd spot with 293 points and Shivam Shukla at 11th spot with 289 points. The second stage of qualification event is scheduled for tomorrow. 

Tennis

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan's men doubles' final is now underway. They are facing Kazakhstan's Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik. Stay tuned for updates!

Handball

With nine minutes to go, Pakistan equalise at 24-24 in Group 3 match. 

In handball, India narrowly ahead of Pakistan by 14-12 after first period. 

In Pencak Silat, N Boynao Singh has lost in Men's Class B 50-55kg quarterfinals. 

India is currently in the 9th spot with 5 gold, 4 silver and 12 bronze. Total tally is 21 medals. Some other possible gold medal events coming up including the men's doubles tennis final. 

Archery - Compound Mixed Team Event

The Indian team of Abhishek Verma and Jyoti Surekha through to the quarter-finals. 

Handball

It's India vs Pakistan time. In the men's Group 3 match, Pakistan lead India 8-6 in the first period. 

Shooting - 300m Standard Rifle Event 

Harjinder Singh & Amit Kumar finish 4th and 5th respectively in the final

Rowing - Events end

Comparison between 2014  and 2018 Asian Games:

2018: India win 1 gold & 2 bronze Medals 

2014: India won 3 bronze medals 

Rowing

Indian team finish last (sixth) in the final of Women's Four event. 

Rowing - Men’s Quadruple Sculls

GOLD ALERT: Fantastic Friday for Indians as rowers continue to shine! The Indian team of Sawaran Singh, Dattu, Om Prakash and Sukhmeet clinch GOLD in Men’s Quadruple Sculls event. 

A third rowing medal today and overall 21st medal for India and FIFTH gold for India at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games. 

Take a bow, Dushyant. Get well soon! 

Meanwhile, rowing's medal ceremony underway in Jakarta:

Archery - Recurve Mixed Team Event

India's team of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have been knocked OUT in Round of 16, lose 4-5 to Mongolia. 

Shooting - Women's 10m Air Pistol

After a roller-coaster qualification, India's Manu Bhaker & Heena Sidhu qualify for the final as they finished 3rd and 7th respectively in the qualification.

Rowing

MEDAL ALERT: India gets second rowing medal and overall 20th at 2018 Asian Games. Indian team of Rohit Kumar & Bhagwan Singh win Bronze Medal in Men's Lightweight Double Sculls event. 

Shooting: Women's 10m Air Pistol

Massive jump from Heena Sidhu, now placed at No. 6. Manu Bhaker one place down to No.2. 

Shooting - Women's 10m Air Pistol

Heena struggling in the qualifying. Looks difficult, she is not even in the top 10, at No. 15. On the other hand, Manu has had a great start, has climbed up to No. 2. 

Rowing

Dushyant bagged a bronze even at the previous edition at Incheon

Finally, a good start for rowing!

Rowing

First medal for India on Friday - India's Rowing athlete Dushyant wins BRONZE in Men's Lightweight Single Sculls event with a timing of 7:18:76! 

Swimming - Breastroke  (Heats): 

India's Sandeep Sejwal​ stands sixth so far in the standings after topping his Heat 1. 
 

Women's 10m Air Pistol

Manu Bhaker is placed 3rd now, Heena Sidhu is 17th. 

Women's 10m Air Pistol:

Manu Bhaker climbs to No. 9, Sidhu meanwhile goes further down to No. 17. 

Women’s 10m Air Pistol:

Although Manu and Heena Sidhu have not the greatest of starts, it’s just the start of the qualifications. They should bounce back. Right now they are ranked 15^th and 14^th. Earlier this year, the duo had finished 2-1 in the same event at the Commonwealth Games.

For a complete list of events on Day 6, Friday, check HERE. 

Shooting:

Shooting goes underway. All eyes on India's young Manu Bhaker in Women's 10m Air Pistol event. 

Meanwhile, if you missed the excellent news of Indian badminton sensation PV Sindhu making the latest Forbes list of top 10 highest-paid female athletes, we bring you Sindhu's epic reaction on the same. Read HERE. 

India's rowing guys missed quite a few chances in the final on Thursday. Action today is set to begin soon. Let's see if we have any luck today?

Rowing schedule for Day 6:

Men’s Lightweight Single Sculls (Gold Medal Event) – Dushyant – 7:30 AM

Men’s Quadruple Sculls (Gold Medal Event) – India – 7:40 AM

Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls (Gold Medal Event) – Rohit Kumar and Bhagwan Singh – 8:20 AM

Women’s Four (Gold Medal Event) – India (Lane 1) – 8:35 AM

Men’s Lightweight Eight (Gold Medal Event) – India (Lane 2) – 9:20 AM