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 10:38 AM GMT
Game 1: The Koreans extend the lead; Chirag runs into the net
Seo and Kang extend their lead to 13-5.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:37 AM GMT
Game 1: Again relentless attack from the Korean pair
Seo and Kang keep attacking as Satwik and Chirag trail 5-11 in the first game.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:35 AM GMT
Game 1: Relentless smash from Seo
Seo is strong with smashing and testing Satwik's defence. The Koreans lead 9-4. It is 5-9 now as Satwik wins a point.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:34 AM GMT
Game 1: Seo-Kang dominates
Satwik-Chirag struggles against Seo and Kang. The Koreans lead 8-4.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:33 AM GMT
Game 1: It is wide from the Koreans, Indians trail 4-5
Satwik and Chirag win a point to make it 4-5. But Seo makes it 6-4 with a massive smash.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:32 AM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag trails
Seo and Kang retain their lead at 4-2. Satwik and Chirag win a point to make it 4-3.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:31 AM GMT
Game 1: Seo-Kang leads 3-1
Satwik-Chirag trails 1-3 against Seo-Kang of South Korea.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:30 AM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag takes the early lead
Satwik's smash it too strong. The Indians take a 1-0 lead in the match. The Koreans make a comeback with two points. It is 2-1 lead for Seo and Kang.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:24 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag in action
Satwik-Chirag is in action against Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung Jae in the second match of te semifinal tie.
- 30 Sep 2023 10:21 AM GMT
Jeon goes wide, Prannoy wins the thriller; India takes a 1-0 lead
Joen's flick is hard. It is long and wide. Prannoy roars and bursts into a celebration. Prannoy wins the decider 21-19 and the match 2-1. A comeback victory for Prannoy. India takes a crucial 1-0 lead in the semifinal against South Korea.
Final result: HS Prannoy beats Jeon Hyeokjin 18-21, 21-16, 21-19 in 78 minutes
