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India’s Day 9 Asian Games Schedule: Cricket, Javelin, and More

The Indian men’s cricket team will play Afghanistan in the quarter‑finals at the Korogi Athletic Park.

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Key Points

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Cricket quarter‑final against Afghanistan.

Steeplechase combines distance running with barriers and water jumps.

Javelin throw aims for distance; India has won the last two golds.

Boxing quarter‑final could secure a medal for Lovina Borgohain.

Shooting event offers a chance for Manu Bhaker’s first individual medal.

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Avinash Sable is back in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, aiming for a podium finish after a long injury break.

With Neeraj Chopra absent, new javelin throwers Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav hope to continue India’s gold streak.

Boxer Lovina Borgohain competes in the women’s 75 kg quarter‑final, targeting a medal.

Shooter Manu Bhaker participates in the women’s 25 meter pistol event, seeking her first individual medal.

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8 words

cricket

a team sport where players score runs by hitting a ball with a bat

quarter‑finals

the stage of a tournament with eight competitors or teams left

steeplechase

a race that includes running, jumping over barriers, and a water pit

javelin

a long spear that athletes throw as far as possible

podium

the platform where the top three finishers stand to receive medals

medal

an award given for finishing in first, second, or third place

defending champions

the current winners who are trying to keep their title

shooting

a sport where participants aim and fire at targets with pistols or rifles

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