Hangzhou Asian Games: Indian men go down against Hong Kong; settle for silver in bridge | Asian Games 2023 News

NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s team faced a setback in the final showdown against Hong Kong, ultimately securing a silver medal in the bridge competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.
Despite their previous success at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, where they clinched a gold and two bronze medals, India was defeated by Hong Kong with a score of 152-238.1 in the gold-medal match in Hangzhou.

Throughout the six sessions spanning two days, the Indian team, comprising Sandeep Thakral, Jaggy Shivadasani, Raju Tolani, and Ajay Prabhkar Khare, was unable to mount a significant challenge against the formidable Hong Kong squad.
Indian men were trailing 1-2 after the first two sessions, and they made a woeful start, losing the day’s first session 32-42 to Hong Kong.
Trailing 1-3, India needed to win the second session on the day, but Hong Kong emerged a clear 38-17 winner to all but seal the gold with a 4-1 lead.
(With PTI Inputs)