Asian Games: Why India dropped out of top 10 despite winning seven more medals
India added seven medals on Day 8 of the Asian Games, including two silver medals in squash and five in athletics. Parul Chaudhary achieved a new national record in the women's 3000m steeplechase, winning bronze. However, India did not win any gold medals, leading to a drop in its overall standings. Boxers Parveen Hooda, Ankush Panghal, and Narender secured medals by reaching the semifinals.
The Hong Kong men's épée team won a bronze medal at the Asian Games after losing to Kazakhstan in the semifinals. The team, consisting of Fong Hoi-sun, Lau Ho-fung, Ng Ho-tin, and Ho Wai-hang, lost 34-45 to the reigning world champions. They shared the bronze medal with Japan, who lost to South Korea 37-38.
The Hong Kong women's sabre team, comprising Summer Sit, Lau Yee-ching, Laren Leung, and Chu Wing-kiu, was eliminated in the quarterfinals after losing 28-45 to South Korea. According to RTHK News, the SAR fencing squad finished the Games with two silver and four bronze medals.
In the men's épée team event, South Korea lost to Kazakhstan in the final, with The Korea Times reporting that Korea squandered a big lead, ultimately losing 43-42.
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- HK men's épée squad bags bronze in Asian Games news.rthk.hk
