Asian Games: India open account with 2 shooting silvers as hockey, cricket, MMA shine

India opened its medal account with two silver medals in women’s 10m air rifle competition. Suchika Tariyal secured at least a bronze medal in MMA’s debut event. The women’s cricket team advanced to the final after a dominant semifinal win. Both men’s and women’s hockey teams achieved emphatic victories in their opening matches. Badminton and table tennis teams also delivered strong performances on the opening day.

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