Asian Games
Asian Games Volleyball: India 0-3 Japan - Highlights
India put up a brave display against world number 5 Japan but lost 0-3 to go out of medal contention.
Indian Volleyball Team ( source: Team India)
Hangzhou, China: The Indian men's volleyball team has been on a historic run at the Asian Games defeating higher-ranked sides on their way to quarter-finals.
The Indian team faced a stern test in the quarter-finals against world number 5 Japan, going down 0-3. India will next face the loser of Pakistan and Qatar in the classification matches to conclude their volleyball campaign.
As it happened:
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- 24 Sep 2023 7:11 AM GMT
A big lead mounting for Japan.
Three errors from the Indian team while blocking and the Japanese team has a lead of 14-9 at the moment.
- 24 Sep 2023 7:06 AM GMT
Japan takes the lead.
Japan come back with powerful spikes to outplay the Indian team and lead 8-5.
- 24 Sep 2023 7:02 AM GMT
India has an early lead in the second set.
India starts with a lead of 4-3 as Erin Verghese sees his spike getting them the point.
- 24 Sep 2023 6:54 AM GMT
Japan wins the first set!
An easy win for Japan as the Indian team succumb to a 16-25 defeat in the first set.
- 24 Sep 2023 6:52 AM GMT
India has tried to make a comeback but Japan stays ahead!
Japan is just three points away from the win despite India's resistance as they lead 22-14.
- 24 Sep 2023 6:48 AM GMT
Japan displays their superior quality.
Indian team has been committing a lot of errors now and Japan has extended their lead to 16-8 at the moment.
- 24 Sep 2023 6:40 AM GMT
Japan takes a big lead now!
The Japanese team has a lead of four points and lead 10-6 at the moment.
- 24 Sep 2023 6:36 AM GMT
Japan takes the early lead.
Both teams are fighting hard but Japan goes in the lead with a score of 6-4.
- 24 Sep 2023 6:32 AM GMT
We are underway as India takes the lead.
India leads 2-1 in the earlier exchanges against Japan.
- 24 Sep 2023 5:57 AM GMT
Before we jump into volleyball, India has won five medals on the first day.
Shooting opens the account for India- Indian shooters open medal account with silver medal
Indian rowers shine with three medals- Indian rowers bag two silver, one bronze medal
