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Singapore's 'new generation' shines at Asian Games as Russel Pang sets 1,500m freestyle national record

Swimmer Russel Pang is making his Asian Games debut.

Singapore's 'new generation' shines at Asian Games as Russel Pang sets 1,500m freestyle national record

India's Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team is set to defend their Asian Games gold medal against Sri Lanka in the final. The teams last met in the Asia Cup final held in Dubai, where India emerged victorious after a previous loss to Sri Lanka two years ago. After winning four silver medals and two bronze in recent tournaments, India aims to complete their best-ever Asiad haul with another gold.

The match, scheduled for today, features a formidable lineup of openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who have been consistent performers in September. With just 12 days separating their recent encounter, both teams are eager to claim the gold.

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