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Harmanpreet Hopes Gold Medal Victory Opens Floodgates for India at Asian Games
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:15
Harmanpreet Hopes Gold Medal Victory Opens Floodgates for India at Asian Games
- •Harmanpreet Kaur expressed hope that India's gold medal in women's cricket at the Asian Games will pave the way for more medals for the country.
- •The Indian team successfully defended their title, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs, a repeat of their 2023 victory in China.
- •Harmanpreet emphasized the team's singular goal was to secure the gold medal, aiming to see the Indian flag fly high and the national anthem played.
- •Despite initial concerns about facilities in Japan, the team approached the event with an open mind and adapted well to the hybrid pitch conditions.
- •Harmanpreet highlighted the unique satisfaction of winning a medal that belongs to the players, unlike trophies that go to the BCCI office.
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The Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final to defend their gold medal. India posted a massive total of 216/3, and subsequently bowled Sri Lanka out for just 69 runs.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stated that the team came to Japan with an open mind and found the ground facilities and hybrid pitches to be good, noting that there were no injuries and the conditions balanced scoring with assistance for bowlers.
Harmanpreet Kaur believes that while facilities and external conditions cannot be controlled, the team's primary focus will be on the game and how quickly they can adapt on the pitch to do their best in LA.
