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In the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023, India is preparing to face China in their third match. India has kicked off the tournament on a strong note with two consecutive victories, while China aims to gain momentum after a mixed start. The encounter is crucial for both teams as they seek to secure a place in the semifinals.

The Bihar Women's rugby team claimed a silver medal in the 37th National Games. Their success is attributed to investments in coaching and training. The team, comprising players from underprivileged backgrounds, faced challenges in maintaining the required diet. Coach Dulanjana Vijayasinghe, with significant rugby experience, believes the team can do wonders if given proper guidance.

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala earned India's first Olympic quota in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol by scoring 588 in the Asian Shooting Championships. He went on to win a bronze medal in the same event. In the finals, he finished behind Japanese and South Korean competitors and had to settle for the bronze medal.

Uttarakhand's Suraj Panwar, a 23-year-old international race walker, made a triumphant return after overcoming lower back injuries and secured a gold medal in the men's 20km race walk at the National Games. Panwar emphasized the importance of his comeback victory as he aims to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

At the 2023 National Games in Goa, national records were shattered in swimming. Srihari Nataraj from Karnataka set a new record in the 200m freestyle event, while Sajan Prakash from Kerala established a new meet record in the 100m butterfly. Karnataka's swimmers dominated proceedings on Day 4.

Indian women's hockey midfielder Neha Goyal opened up on the team's elaborate preparation for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023. She highlighted the changes, including position rotations, aimed at improving performance after a disappointing outcome in the Asian Games 2023 and expressed the team's respect for the coach's decisions, including Rani Rampal's exclusion.

India's junior hockey team secured a spot in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 semifinals with a convincing 6-2 victory over New Zealand. Amandeep Lakra shone with a hattrick, and the team's dominant performance set the stage for the semifinal. India's semifinal matchup will be decided after the results of remaining group stage games.

Jyothi Yarraji won the 100m hurdles gold at the National Games in Goa with a time of 13.22 seconds. She broke her own record set last year. Nithya Ramaraj took silver in 13.36 seconds, and Sapna Kumari secured bronze in 13.33 seconds. Yarraji previously clocked 12.78 seconds in the World University Games and won silver at Asian Games 2023.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra aims to improve his throwing technique, especially leg-blocking, to achieve his best performance. Despite recent successes, he hasn't reached his full potential, and hopes to surpass the 90-meter mark. He acknowledged disappointment with his 2023 results but plans a strong comeback in the coming year.

Bhavina Patel called for the need for improved accessibility for para-athletes in India. Krishna Nagar echoed the need for larger training halls for better performance while sports minister Anurag Thakur addressed efforts to improve facilities for para-athletes, including a possible Khelo India Para Games in the future.

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra looks forward to the growth of javelin in India, being a role model to youth, and watching India's fearless athletes in action across various disciplines. Chopra expressed support for the Indian cricket team. He aims to become the first Indian to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2024.

Tejaswin Shankar broke the National Games record in the men's decathlon event, securing the gold medal with 7199 points. On the first day, he took the lead with 4062 points, excelling in the high jump. Shankar surpassed the previous National Games record of 7121 points. He participated to support fellow decathletes in the domestic circuit.

Manika Batra triumphed over Hong Kong's Doo Hoi Kem in a thrilling World Table Tennis Champions Frankfurt 2023 first-round match. Despite losing the first set, Batra made a comeback, winning 5-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-5, 11-9. She advances to face China's Wang Yidi in the pre-quarterfinals.

Indian swimmer Virdhawal Khade, known for his decorated career, set a new national record in the 50m freestyle at the 37th National Games in Goa, marking his farewell to competitive swimming. He expressed gratitude for the journey that led him from obscurity to national recognition and hinted at a future coaching role.

Dhanush Srikanth, a 21-year-old shooter with cochlear implants, faced disqualification in his final Junior Asian Championships due to apparel stiffness issues. This unexpected setback cost him a gold medal in the team event and the chance to compete for an individual gold. Despite his preparation and confidence, he and his family were left devastated.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Asian Para Games contingent's record-breaking achievement of 111 medals, including 29 golds, at a ceremony in Delhi. He praised the athletes' dedication and announced India's aspiration to host the Youth Olympics in 2030 and Olympics in 2036.

Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched gold at the Asian Para Games, breaking the world record in the F64 category. He credited Neeraj Chopra's success at the Asian Games for his motivation and expressed pride in India's record-breaking medal haul at both the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. Sumit also thanked his coaches from Ramjas College for their support.

Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena, who won silver at the Asian Games 2023, contemplated quitting the sport during a rough patch in July after a disappointing performance in Lebanon. However, he made a remarkable comeback and achieved significant success, including a silver at the Asian Games. Jena now aims for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

The 37th National Games in Goa, being hosted from October 25 to November 9, has witnessed multiple swimming records being broken, with swimmers producing standout results. Sajan Prakash clinched gold with a games-record time in the 200m butterfly event, while Karnataka's 4x200 freestyle relay teams set new records.

The Indian Embassy in Russia has issued a statement after a Hyderabad man, who was forced to join Russian army after being cheated by a job agent, died while fighting against Ukraine. "We've learnt about the tragic death of an Indian national Shri Mohammed Asfan...Mission will make efforts to send his mortal remains to India," the embassy said.