An eventful day six at Asian Games 2018 saw India win across many sports’ events. As per the latest updates, India’s Squash players Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal have assured a medal each, after reaching in the semi-finals in their respective categories. Both the players won comprehensively in their quarter-finals contest and would be eyeing a spot in the Finals.

Saurav Ghosal won against Sandhu Harinder Pal Singh, another Indian participant, in their quarter-finals match. Ghosal marched to Singles’ Semi-finals after putting up a dominant show, where he won the game 3-1.

Earlier, it was Dipika Pallikal who spectacularly won her quarterfinal match. Pallikal beat her opponent in a resounding win as she won the match scoreline reading 3-0. India’s Pallikal defeated Japan’s Misaki Kobayashi to enter the semi-finals in Singles’ Semi-finals.

Earlier in the day, the Indian contingent had a great day at 2018 Asian Games. After securing medals in Rowing, Tennis, Shooting and Kabaddi, the assurance of medals in Squash brings good news for the sports’ fans in India.

Currently, India has won a total of 24 medals of which there are 6 Gold, 5 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals. In the latest medal tally and current country-wise standings, India is placed at 7th position. Stay tuned with us for all the live updates and latest news about Asian Games 2018!

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