Thanks to blockbusters like Dangal and Sultan, the looming stereotype surrounding sports has been overthrown. One can quickly feel the exhilaration and passion amongst the people of the nation who cry with joy at every national victory and stand in solidarity with every loss. The second largest multi-sport, Asian Games 2023, is set to commence in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.
Asian Games
Inaugurated in the year 1951, the Asian Games is the oldest and one of the mega events that happened on Asian soil. This multi-sport, much like the Olympics, is held at an interval of every four years. The sports programme is similar to the Olympics, with athletics and swimming forming the core sports. The Asian Games is an extravagant sports event that stands as a representation of cultural amalgamation. It reflects the diverse sports culture of the Asian continent, which includes the territory of various regions, including South East Asia or South Asia. Since 1982, the Olympic Council of Asia has organized the Asian Games. India has been historically connected to the sport for quite a long, having hosted the event in 1951.
Asian Games 2023
The 2023 games would accommodate a diversifying bonanza of 40 sports and 61 disciplines. India has been holding quite some in its cap with the Asian Games, with 570 players from the nation involved in a tug of 36 sports just last year. The 19th edition of the games would witness a pompous roar of representation from various Asian countries competing in different sports. All in a symphonic chorus of cultural exchange and spirited sportsmanship. Jovial sports have been lined up this year, including hockey, boxing, golf, softball, e-sports, badminton, archery, exercise, swimming, and more.
Asian Games 2023 Overview
| Event | Asian Games 2023 |
| Edition | 19th Edition |
| Year | 2023 |
| Scheduled Dates | September 23 2023 to October 08 2023 |
| Host Country | China |
| Venue | Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center |
| Events | 482 |
| No. of Sports | 40 |
| No. of Disciplines | 61 |
| Main Purpose | Multi Sports Event executed among athletes from all over Asia |
Asian Games Cricket 2023
In the newest edition, cricket has added both men’s and women’s sections in the T20 format. The competitions in the women’s section are to begin on September 19, with finals on September 26. The men’s event would commence on September 28, and the finals to be held on October 7. In the women’s section, 14 teams would compete for the spot, while 18 teams would be participating in the men’s section.
Asian Games 2023 Indian Women’s Cricket Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Anjali Sarvani, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Anusha Bareddy
Women’s Cricket Schedule
| Date | Session | Time | Match NO. | Home Vs Away | Phase | Category |
| 19/9/2023 | CKT01 | 9:30 | 1 | 9th-14th Round 1 | Women | Cricket |
| CKT02 | 14:30 | 2 | 8th-13th Round 1 | Women | Cricket | |
| 20/9/2023 | CKT03 | 9:30 | 3 | 7th-10th Round 1 | Women | Cricket |
| CKT04 | 14:30 | 4 | 6th-11th Round 1 | Women | Cricket | |
| 21/9/2023 | CKT05 | 9:30 | 5 | 5th-12th Round 1 | Women | Cricket |
| CKT06 | 14:30 | 6 | Winner of Match 1 VS Winner of Match 2 | Women | Cricket | |
| 22/9/2023 | CKT07 | 9:30 | 7 | Winner of Match 1 VS Winner of Match 2 | QF1 | Cricket |
| CKT08 | 14:30 | 8 | 2nd VS Winner of Match 3 | QF2 | Cricket | |
| 24/9/2023 | CKT09 | 9:30 | 9 | 3rd VS Winner of Match 4 | QF3 | Cricket |
| CKT10 | 14:30 | 10 | 4th VS Winner of Match 5 | QF4 | Cricket | |
| 25/9/2023 | CKT11 | 9:30 | 11 | Winner of QF1 & QF2 | SF1 | Cricket |
| CKT12 | 14:30 | 12 | Winner of QF3 & QF4 | SF2 | Cricket | |
| 26/9/2023 | CKT13 | 9:30 | 13 | Loser of SF1 & SF2 | 3/4 | Cricket |
| CKT14 | 14:30 | 14 | Winner of SF1 & SF2 | F | Cricket |
Asian Games 2023 India’s Men Squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wicket-keeper), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wicket-keeper)
Men’s Cricket Schedule
| Date | Session | Time | Match NO. | Home Vs Away | Phase | Category |
| 28/9/2023 | CKT15 | 9:30 | 1 | 9th-14th Round 1 | Men | Cricket |
| CKT16 | 14:30 | 2 | 8th-15th Round 1 | Men | Cricket | |
| 29/9/2023 | CKT17 | 9:30 | 3 | 10th-13th Round 1 | Men | Cricket |
| CKT18 | 14:30 | 4 | 7th-16th Round 1 | Men | Cricket | |
| 30/9/2023 | CKT19 | 9:30 | 5 | 11th-12th Round 1 | Men | Cricket |
| CKT20 | 14:30 | 6 | 6th-17th Round 1 | Men | Cricket | |
| 1/10/2023 | CKT21 | 9:30 | 7 | 5th-18th Round 1 | Men | Cricket |
| CKT22 | 14:30 | 8 | Winner of Match 1 VS Winner of Match 2 | Men | Cricket | |
| 2/10/2023 | CKT23 | 9:30 | 9 | Winner of Match 3 VS Winner of Match 4 | Men | Cricket |
| CKT24 | 14:30 | 10 | Winner of Match 5 VS Winner of Match 6 | Men | Cricket | |
| 4/10/2023 | CKT25 | 9:30 | 11 | 2nd VS Winner of Match 8 | QF1 | Cricket |
| CKT26 | 14:30 | 12 | 3rd VS Winner of Match 9 | QF2 | Cricket | |
| 5/10/2023 | CKT27 | 9:30 | 13 | 3rd VS Winner of Match 9 | QF3 | Cricket |
| CKT28 | 14:30 | 14 | 1st VS Winner of Match 7 | QF4 | Cricket | |
| 6/10/2023 | CKT29 | 9:30 | 15 | Winner of QF1 & QF2 | SF1 | Cricket |
| CKT30 | 14:30 | 16 | Winner of QF3 & QF4 | SF2 | Cricket | |
| 7/10/2023 | CKT31 | 9:30 | 17 | Loser of SF1 & SF2 | 3/4 | Cricket |
| CKT32 | 14:30 | 18 | Winner of SF1 & SF2 | F | Cricket |
