Horse declared ‘unfit’ by EFI gets all-clear from Asian Games organisers
Chheda’s 19-year-old horse, Dono Di Maggio, cleared the mandatory veterinary inspection ahead of Friday’s dressage competition, directly clearing the way for the rider to compete.
KUALA LUMPUR: In a stunning upset, Indonesia secured their first men's badminton gold at the Asian Games, defeating China 3-2 and ending a 28-year title drought. Zaki Ubaidillah delivered the winning point, beating Weng Hong Yang 23-21, 21-13 in 51 minutes. Fellow debutant Alwi Farhan's performance was crucial, as he helped Indonesia recover from a 0-2 deficit.
This victory marked Indonesia's sixth title and their first since Bangkok 1998, denying China a third consecutive gold. China had moved within striking distance after early victories, but Indonesia's resilience, fueled by their coaches' guidance, saw them triumph in the deciding singles matches.
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