India beat Pakistan in blockbuster as golfer Kim wins 'crazy' gold
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games gold on Saturday in a blockbuster cricket final as South Korea's Tom Kim clinched the men's golf crown -- and will avoid military service.- More than gold for Kim - Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 to win golf gold.
India defeated arch-rival Pakistan in a dramatic cricket final at the Asian Games, winning the gold medal in a blockbuster sporting event. The final took place on the last day of events in Aichi-Nagoya, with all eyes on the cricket match and the rivalry between the nuclear-armed neighbors. India posted a score of 211-6 in their 20 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out.
Pakistan managed only 192-6 in their chase, losing by 19 runs. Following their victory, the jubilant Indian players celebrated around the national flag at the modest Korogi Athletic Park Stadium, hosting a small but lively crowd. Meanwhile, South Korea's Tom Kim won the men's golf gold medal, shooting a final round of six-under 64 to secure a three-stroke victory.
Kim's win spared him from mandatory military service, as Asian Games and Olympic gold medals exempt able-bodied South Korean men from their 18-month to two-year service obligation.
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