#AsianGames2018: India Create History, Win First Ever Medal In Sepaktakraw

India now stands at 7th position in the medal tally with 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze

Indian men’s regu team today won the first-ever medal for the country in Sepaktakraw in the ongoing Asian Games 2018.

Though, the Indian men’s regu team lost to defending champions Thailand 0-2 but picked up a bronze as both the losing semifinalists are also awarded a medal.

India were placed in Group B with Iran and Indonesia while Group A consisted of Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea.

Earlier, India had defeated Iran 21-16, 19-21, 21- 17 in the first match to make a winning start to their campaign.

Following India’s historic achievement in the sport, fans are congratulating the team for winning the bronze medal.

Sepaktakraw is a volleyball-style sport in which players use their feet, knees, and chest to send the ball into the opponent’s court.

This is India’s 9th medal in the current season of Asian Games. India now stands at 7th position in the medal tally with 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.

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