India Defends Men's Cricket Gold, Secures 19th Asian Games Gold Medal
India secured its 19th gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defending the men's cricket title with a 19-run win over Pakistan. The women's team also won gold, contributing to India's strong performance in cricket. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia praised India's dominance in white-ball cricket, highlighting the team's depth and recent successes, including the Asia Cup and ICC titles. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha expressed happiness over the victories and India's overall medal tally, emphasizing patience in sports.
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