Asian Games
Asian Games: Indian men's badminton team in final, edges South Korea 3-2 in semis - Highlights
Catch the highlights of the Indian men's badminton team's 3-2 win over South Korea in the semifinal at the Asian Games on Saturday. India confirms at least a silver medal with this win.
HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen moved to Round of 32 of the BWF World Championships with contrasting straight games win in Copenhagen on August 21, 2023.
The Indian men's badminton team registered a 3-2 win over South Korea in the semifinal of the 19th Asian Games at the BJ Gymnasium on Saturday. India will play China in the final on Sunday. With its qualification to the final, India confirms a silver medal, a first for Indian men's badminton team at the Asian Games.
Catch the Highlights:
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- 30 Sep 2023 2:25 PM GMT
India confirms historic silver
The Indian men's badminton team beats South Korea 3-2 in the semifinal of the Asian Games and sets up the final against China to be played on Sunday. India is now assured of at least a silver medal.
Final results:
HS Prannoy beats Jeon Hyeokjin 18-21, 21-16, 21-19 in 78 minutes
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty loses to Seo Seungjae-Kang Minhyuk 13-21, 24-26 in 63 minutes
Lakshya Sen beats Lee Yungyu 21-7, 21-9 in 44 minutes
MR Arjun-Dhruv Kapila loes to Kim Wonho-Na Sungseung 16-21, 11-21 in 45 minutes
Kidambi Srikanth beats Cho Geonyeop 12-21, 21-16, 21-14 in 79 minutes
- 30 Sep 2023 2:16 PM GMT
Srikanth wins, India through to final
Srikanth wins the 3rd game 21-14 and the match 2-1. India beats South Korea 3-2 to secure a silver medal and a spot in the final of the Asian Games badminton men's team event.
Final result: Kidambi Srikanth beats Cho Geonyeop 12-21, 21-16, 21-14 in 79 minutes
- 30 Sep 2023 2:13 PM GMT
Srikanth on match point
Two straight points and Srikanth is at match point at 20-13 in the fifth match of the tie.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:12 PM GMT
Game 3: Srikanth wins 3 straight points
Srikanth wins 3 straight points to extend his lead to 18-13 in the deciding clash.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:10 PM GMT
Game 3: A smash from Cho, Srikanth leads by 3 points
Cho wins a point. Srikanth leads by 3 points.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:09 PM GMT
Game 3: Srikanth extends the lead
Srikanth wins the net dribble and extends his lead to 15-12 and then 16-12.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:08 PM GMT
Game 3: Brilliant! Srikanth wins a rally
Srikanth is dominating the proceeding now. He wins a rally with a half smash and takes a 14-12 lead.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:07 PM GMT
Game 3: Cho draws level
Cho fights back and draws level at 12-12. But Srikanth regains the lead as Cho's push goes out.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:05 PM GMT
Game 3: Cho resumes with a point
Cho is back with a point. He tails 10-11. This match is posied for a thrilling finish.
- 30 Sep 2023 2:03 PM GMT
Game 3: Srikanth wins net dribble and retains lead at interval
Srikanth is lucky. His net dribble trickles over the net. Cho fails to return it. Srikanth leads 11-9 at the interval.
