Asian Games 2018, Day 12 highlights: As it happened
Jinson Johnson and the Women’s 4x400m relay team clinched gold medals while Seema Punia and PU Chitra settled for bronze in Women’s Discus and Women’s 1500m respectively on Day 12 of Asian Games 2018. The Men’s 4x400m team added another silver to the kitty as India had a good outing in athletics. However, it was bad news in men’s hockey as India went down fighting against Malaysia in the semi-final encounter and will now have to fight it out for the bronze medal.(MEDALS TALLY) (ASIAN GAMES FULL COVERAGE)
Table Tennis
India’s Manika Batra beats Nanthana Komwong of Thailand 4-0 to enter pre-quarters in women’s singles.
20:05 hrs ISTIndia vs Pakistan in hockey
It is going to be India vs Pakistan in the men’s hockey bronze medal match. Pakistan lost to Japan 0-1 in the second semi-final.
19:27 hrs ISTGood day for India
Two gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals in athletics on Day 12 for India. However, the one big disappointment was the elimination of the men’s hockey team from the semi-final stage!
19:24 hrs ISTGolden run for India
India’s 4x400m women’s relay team today clinched its fifth consecutive gold medal in the Asian Games here to maintain a remarkable domination in this event.
19:21 hrs ISTIndia wins silver
India clinches silver in Men’s 4*400 Relay. A great final stretch by Rajiv Arokiya!
19:10 hrs ISTIndia in 4x400m relay
India’s Dharun Ayyasamy, Arokiarajiv, Muhammed Anas and Kunhu Muhammed are in action for India in Men’s 4x400m relay.
19:04 hrs IST13 gold medals
India win gold in Women’s 4 x 400m Relay event. This is India’s 13th gold medal at the Asian Games 2018.
18:57 hrs ISTIndia wins 4x400m Relay gold
3:28:72 is the timing for the women’s team in 4*400 relay and it is a historic gold for the team!
18:52 hrs ISTIndia in 4x400m Relay
Hima Das to begin proceedings for India as they will be looking to defend their gold medal in this event.
18:43 hrs ISTNo luck in 5000m
G Lakshmanan gave it his all but was able to finish in the sixth position as India miss out on a medal.
18:32 hrs ISTGold for Jinson
Jinson Johnson claimed a gold medal in the Asian Games men’s 1500m event, in which 800m champion Manjit Singh finished fourth.
18:30 hrs IST5000m Men’s race
G Lakshmanan in action for India in 5000m Men’s race. India already have one gold and two bronze medals. Can he add to the tally?
18:18 hrs ISTShocking result in hockey
Defending champion India out of gold medal contention in Asian Games hockey competition after semifinal loss.
18:13 hrs ISTGold for Jinson Johnson
Second medal for Jinson Johnson as he claims gold in Men’s 1500m race with a timing of 3:44;72!
18:05 hrs ISTHeartbreak in Hockey
A shock loss for India as they were defeated 6-7 (on penalties) in the semi-final match against Malaysia.
17:59 hrs ISTBronze for India
Another bronze for India and this time, it is PU Chitra in the 1500m women’s race! Her timing was 4:12:56!
17:57 hrs ISTBronze for Seema Punia
Seema Punia throws 61.18 in her final attempt and it will be bronze for her!
17:52 hrs ISTSandeep Kumari misses
End of the road for Sandeep Kumari as she misses the final attempt!
17:51 hrs ISTWomen’s 1500m coming up
PU Chitra and Monika Chaudhary in action for India in Women’s 1500m!
17:47 hrs ISTDiscus Throw - Fifth attempt
Sandeep Kumari wastes her fifth attempt but Seema Punia also misses and this can be problematic for the defending Asian Games gold medallist.
17:43 hrs ISTDiscus Throw - Fourth attempt
Sandeep Kumari misses another attempt and it looks the medal hopes are gone for her. On the other hand, Seema Punia continue to hold on to the bronze medal position with 61.28m
17:27 hrs ISTSeema in bronze position
The problem for India continues as Sandeep Kumari could manage just 54.61 in the third attempt. Seema Punia, however, has taken the third position with 62.26m.
17:21 hrs ISTDiscus Throw - Second attempt
Trouble for India as both Sandeep Kumari and Seema Punia miss their chances and Punia stays in the bronze medal position.
17:15 hrs ISTIndia 2-1 Malaysia
India with a brilliant variation to a penalty corner and Varun Kumar scores with a good shot.
17:12 hrs ISTDiscus Throw - First Attempt
Sandeep Kumari’s first attempt goes for 53.20 while Seema Punia is leading with 58.51m.
17:08 hrs ISTMore medals for Unified Korea
The unified Korean women’s basketball team defeated Taiwan 89-66 on Thursday to reach the final at the Asian Games as players from both sides of the divided peninsula got onto the scoresheet to the cheers of joint supporters.
17:02 hrs ISTIndia take lead in hockey
GOAL! Harmanpreet Singh scores as India take 1-0 lead against Malaysia!
17:01 hrs ISTDiscus Throw
Time for women’s discus throw and India will have two contenders - Seema Punia and Sandeep Kumara - in the event.
16:57 hrs ISTStill goalless in hockey
The third quarter is about to begin in the Asian Games 2018 semi-final match between India and Malaysia with the scores tied at 0-0. India have attacked well till now but the finishing has let them down. Follow the action live here.
16:51 hrs ISTHistory for China
Chinese trampolinist Dong Dong became the first Asian Games athlete to win an individual event three times in a row when he bounced to gold in the men’s final on Thursday.
16:48 hrs ISTWomen chase hockey glory
The Indian women’s hockey team will be vying to win the gold medal after a long wait of 36 years when they take on Japan in the final on Friday.
16:44 hrs ISTMore adulation for Swapna Barman
16:40 hrs ISTWhat a feat @Swapna_Barman96 . Had the privilege of meeting you less than a year ago during your Physio therapy sessions. Such an inspiration you are :) congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽
— Ajay Jayaram (@ajay_289) August 30, 2018
A message from PV Sindhu
16:37 hrs ISTGoalless in hockey
India, who were scoring at will in the group stages, have failed to register a single goal against Malaysia till now and with the first half almost coming to an end, the battle for the semis is getting more and more intense.
16:24 hrs ISTMedal contenders
A look at India’s possible medal contenders on Day 12 in athletics -
Sandeep Kumari – Women’s Discus Throw (Athletics) – 25
Seema Punia – Women’s Discus Throw (Athletics) – 35
Chitra Unnikrishnan – Women’s 1500m (Athletics) – 23
Monika Chaudhary - Women’s 1500m (Athletics) – 24
Jinson Johnson – Men’s 1500m (Athletics) – 27
Manjit Singh - Men’s 1500m (Athletics) – 28
Lakshmanan Govindan – Men’s 5000m (Athletics) – 28
Team India – Women’s 4x400m Relay (Athletics)
Team India - Men’s 4x400m Relay (Athletics)
16:17 hrs ISTCash prize for Swapna Barman
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a government job for Swapna Barman, India’s first-ever Asian Games gold medal winner in heptathlon.
15:48 hrs ISTSepaktakraw update
India go down to Thailand 2-0 in their Women’s Quadrant group match. India have lost all four of their group and they will not make it to the semis.
15:35 hrs ISTIndia vs England Test has begun
For all the Indian cricket fans why don’t you head over to the live blog. India bowling first.
15:09 hrs ISTEquestrian - Not very positive
Zahan Kevic Setalvad – 24th
Kaevaan Kevic Setalvad – 36th
14:47 hrs ISTTable tennis update
Sharath Kamal’s takes on Chinese Taipei’s Chih-yuan Chuang, who is the world No 14.
14:34 hrs ISTDisappointment continues from Kurash
Danish Kumar loses his quarter-finals, losing 0-10 to Iraq’s Husein Misri in the men’s -90 kg category.
14:26 hrs ISTEasy win for Sharath
The Indian does not break a sweat as he cruises into the next round . The match lasted 18 minutes.
14:10 hrs ISTTable tennis update
Sharath Kamal is up two games to nothing against Pakistan’s Muhammad Asim Qureshi in a men’s singles round of 32 match.
13:45 hrs ISTKurash update
India’s Danish Sharma beat Mohanad Abueida of Palestine 10-0 to enter the men’s 90kg quarter-finals. Another Indian Divesh lost 0-10 to Yakhyo Imamov of Uzbekistan in a men’s 90kg round of 16 bout.
13:30 hrs ISTIndia lose in squash
In the women’s Pool B clash against Hong Kong, India lost 2-1.
13:10 hrs ISTIndia pull one back in squash
After losing the first match, India are now level with Hong Kong in the women’s team Pool B match.
13:05 hrs ISTIndia lose in volleyball
Myanmar won the deciding set, consigning India to a defeat in a lengthy match.
12:45 hrs ISTVolleyball match goes to deciding set
India won the fourth set 25-15 against Myanmar, meaning a final set is needed to separate these two sides.
12:40 hrs ISTKurash update
In the women’s 78kg round of 32 bout, India’s Jyoti Tokash beat Thailand’s Meesri Prawanwit.
12:20 hrs ISTIndia trail in volleyball
Myanmar took the third set of their classification match. India need to win the fourth set to stay alive in the match.
12:00 hrs ISTIndia trail in squash
In the women’s team Pool B squash match between India and Hong Kong, the former trail 1-0.
11:50 hrs ISTIndia draw level in volleyball classification match
India take the second set 25-18 against Myanmar in men’s classification match. It’s all level now.
11:30 hrs ISTVolleyball update
India lost the first set 21-25 in the men’s classification round match against Myanmar.
11:16 hrs ISTMouma Das eliminated
Das fought back hard in the third and fourth games but it wasn’t enough to help her avoid elimination.
11:00 hrs ISTMouma Das in trouble
Indian table tennis player Mouma Das is currently two games to nothing against Chinese Taipei’s Chen Szuyu in their women’s singles round of 32 match. She is on the brink of elimination.
10:40 hrs ISTIndia eye more table tennis medals
After some success in the team events, Indian table tennis stars will be in action today as singles action begins. Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra, G Sathiyan and Mouma Das will all be in action today.
10:30 hrs ISTIndia in squash action soon
In 30 minutes time, the Indian women’s squash team will take on Hong Kong in a Pool B match.
10:15 hrs ISTHockey action today
The Indian men’s hockey team will face Malaysia in the semi-finals. The women’s team made the final yesterday; can the men match the accomplishment of their female counterparts and ensure at least another silver medal? We shall find out later today.
10:00 hrs ISTTwo decisive Semi-Finals and two placing-stage matches will unravel on the turf on day six of the men’s hockey event at the @asiangames2018 Jakarta & Palembang on 30th August. Here’s how the fixtures will play out today. #IndiaKaGame #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/tskI0adjig
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 30, 2018
Cycling update
India’s Aleena Reji and Deborah fail to qualify for women’s sprint quarter-finals.
09:45 hrs ISTArpinder Singh reacts to gold medal win
Arpinder Singh clinched India’s first men’s triple jump gold in 48 years with a jump of 16.77m in the Asian Games on Wednesday. Check out his reaction to the win below:
09:35 hrs ISTCanoe/kayak update
India’s Gaurav Tomar and Sunil Singh finish sixth in men’s 1000m Double (C2) final.
09:30 hrs ISTJudo update
India’s Harshdeep Singh Brar lost his round of 16 match against Korea’s Sengsu Lee in the men’s 81kg bracket after he received three sanctions in the bout.
09:15 hrs ISTCycling update
Chaoba Devi Elangbam finishes last in the women’s 3000m individual pursuit event qualification.
09:00 hrs ISTCanoe/kayak heartbreak
India’s Naocha Singh Laitonjam and Ching Arambam finish last in men’s 1000m Double (K2) finals.
08:30 hrs ISTCycling qualification to begin shortly
The women’s 3000m individual pursuit event is set to begin soon. India are represented in the event by Chaoba Devi Elangbam.
08:20 hrs ISTJudo update
India’s Harshdeep Singh beats Sri Lanka’s Rajith Pushpa Kumara in a men’s 81kg, enters the round of 16.
08:00 hrs ISTWomen’s cycling update
In the track cycling sprint event, India’s Aleena Reji is in a good position to qualify for the ⅛ round.
07:54 hrs ISTCycling update
India’s Manjeet Singh, who was part of the men’s omnium track cycling final, has finished 16th.
07:30 hrs ISTKayak update
India’s Soniya Devi Phairembam finish last in women’s 500m Single (K1) final. Earlier, India had finished last in the men’s 500m four (K4) final as well.
07:20 hrs ISTWelcome to Day 12
Hello everyone and welcome to Day 12 of the Asian Games 2018. It’s still early in the day but India could have a few medals in the bag soon. Stay tuned for all the updates coming your way.