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[Saba Sports News] The Indian football team faced a tough loss, 5-1, against China at the Asian Games 2023 on September 19. Rahul KP scored an equalizer for India, but China dominated the match, securing a comfortable victory.
Indian women’s cricket team members, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Devika Vaidya, were present in the stands to support the Indian football team. Smriti Mandhana shared their video on her Instagram story, expressing her pride in their support.
The Indian women’s cricket team is participating in the cricket event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. India’s first match is scheduled for September 21 against a qualifying team. They hope to replicate their silver medal success from the Commonwealth Games and aim for gold.
Harmanpreet Kaur leads the side, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. A last-minute squad change due to an injury saw Pooja Vastrakar named as a replacement for Anjali Sarvani. Additionally, Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, and Saika Ishaque are the four standby players.
The Indian men’s team is also participating in the Asian Games, with Ruturaj Gaikwad as their captain.