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Indian athletes secure medals and Olympic berths at Asian Games
Indian athletes have achieved success at the Asian Games, with Anahat securing an Olympic quota spot in squash and aiming for gold in the final match. Abhay also reached the final after defeating Pakistan's Irfan. In athletics, Prachi Choudhary won a bronze medal in the 400m, contributing to India's 30-medal tally. The women's kabaddi team retained their gold medal after a close match against Iran. India also won a silver medal in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position Team Event, with Tilottama and Vidarsa advancing to individual finals. Tajinder Toor secured a silver medal, with his journey recalled by his coach and uncle.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 15 R 5
- Left (2): National Herald, The Hindu
- Centre (15 votes, 16 outlets): Business Today · The Lallantop (India Today Group — 1 vote), DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (5): India Today, Republic World, The Pioneer, Times Now, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (5): France 24, Gulf News, South China Morning Post, The Express Tribune, The Japan Times