Asian Games 2018, Live Updates Day 7: Saina Nehwal Storms into Quarters, All Eyes on PV Sindhu, Ponnappa-Reddy

Weightlifting: Vikas Thakur successfully lifts 190 kg in his first clean and jerk attempt.

Badminton: India’s PV Sindhu, seeded third, has won the first game against Gregoria Tunjung 21-12 in the round of 16.

Archery: In the recurve men’s team quarter-final, India have lost to Korea 1-5 

Badminton: India’s PV Sindhu leads Gregoria Tunjung 11-8 at the break in the first game in the Round of 16.

We fall, so we can pick ourselves up again. Not happy with my performance but I promise to return stronger and bring pride to our nation once again. Thank you all for supporting me. pic.twitter.com/cB6PVCIkFr

— Kidambi Srikanth (@srikidambi) August 25, 2018

In Badminton: India’s PV Sindhu’s round of 16 match against Indonesia’s Gregoria Tunjung match is underway.

When athletics was set to begin last time at the Incheon Asian Games, India had won just one gold, through shooter Jitu Rai.

Badminton: In the round of 16, India’s men’s doubles pairing of Satwik Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty have lost to Korea's Solgyu Choi/Minhyuk 17-21, 21-19, 17-21. 

Badminton: While the Indian men's doubles team battles it out against the Korean pair, PV Sindhu is expected to take the court soon for her round of 16 match against Gregoria Mariska Tunjung

Badminton: In the round of 16, India’s men’s doubles pairing of Satwik Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty lead Korea's Solgyu Choi/Minhyuk 11-9 at the interval in the deciding game.

Weightlifting: India's Vikas Thakur manages a successful lift of 145kg in his 3rd snatch attempt in the Men's 94kg event.

Badminton: India’s men’s doubles pairing of Satwik Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty have fought back after losing the first game against Korea's Solgyu Choi/Minhyuk in the Round of 16 and won the second game 21-19.

Weightlifting: Vikas Thakur, India’s final contestant in weightlifting is in action in the 94kg event.

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India's Pavitra will take on Perveen Rukhsana from Pakistan in the pre-quarter bout in the Women's 60 kg category at the #AsianGames2018 Let's wish Pavitra,all the best as she takes the ring. #PunchMeinHaiDum pic.twitter.com/RrK9E55I6q

— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) August 25, 2018

Asian champion Muhammed Anas and Arokia Rajiv qualified for the men's 400m semifinals on the opening day of the Asian Games athletics competition.

Badminton: India’s men’s doubles pairing of Satwik Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty are playing Korea's Solgyu Choi/Minhyuk in the Round of 16, and have lost the first game 21-17.

Archery: In the women’s recurve team quarterfinal, India’s Promila, Deepika and Ankita had their task cut out against a strong Chinese Taipei team and have failed to progress after being beaten 2-6.

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— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 25, 2018

Badminton: India’s men’s doubles pairing of Satwik Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty are up against Korea's Solgyu Choi/Minhyuk in the Round of 16, and at the break in the first are trailing the Koreans 7-11. 

Archery: It’s not looking good for the Indian women against the Chinese Taipei. Ankita, Promila and Deepika have seen their hopes of progressing take a big big hit after they lost the first two sets 55-56 and 51-56.

Sailing: India’s Varun Ashok Thakkar and Ganapathy Kelapanda are second in the overall fleet after three races of the 49er men, while Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar are third after three races of the 49er FX women. Nethra Kumanan is on top after three races of the laser redial for women, while Harshita Tomar is third in the open laser 4.7.

Shooting: In women's skeet Qualification Day 1, India's Ganemat Sekhon is currently 9th while Rashmi Rathore is in 10th place. While, in the men’s skeet qualification, India's Angad Vir Singh Bajwa is currently 13th while Sheeraz Sheikh is 14th.

Suprita Das, Senior Journalist: 

Saina continues her domination against Fitriani whose she has never lost to in four outings now. Crowd support for the local player of course, but they love Saina too. She has happy memories of winning the Indonesian Open multiple times and is through to the Q/F now. A bit of a fight from the World No. 40  against the Indian in the second game, but too little too late! 

Badminton: India's Saina Nehwal has progressed to the quarter-finals of the Women's singles competition after beating Indonesia's Fitriani in straight games in 31 minutes. Saina won 21-6, 21-14

Terrific display of badminton by both Saina Nehwal and Fitriani. The Indonesian after being demolished in the first game, is giving Saina a run for her money in the second game. Scores are 18-14 to Saina at the moment and each point is being earned. 

Badminton: Great fight back by the ace Saina Nehwal against Fitriani. She dug deep and at the interval of the second game she leads 11-9. From trailing 4-8, to bringing it back to 9-9 before snatching the lead – this has been fantastic from Saina.

For someone carrying a nation's hopes and dreams on her shoulders, Japan's teenage swim sensation Rikako Ikee looks unfazed.

Saina, remember has never lost to Fitriani in the three meetings they have had so far. 

Badminton: After a great start to the match for Saina Nehwal in the first game, things are a looking very different in the second game, as she is trailing 4-8 against Fitriani. The momentum has swung and Saina needs to do something fast about it.

My victory is finally beginning to sink in.
Overwhelmed by all the love and praise from the entire nation.
Thanks everyone for believing in me and rooting for me.
This is just the start of my Olympic journey & I need you to cheer me on!
Next stop... World Championships, Korea! pic.twitter.com/XAmGTzRLpr

— Rahi Sarnobat OLY (@SarnobatRahi) August 25, 2018