Asiad Day 13 Schedule: Women’s Hockey Final, Vikas in Action

Here is the full schedule of Indians in actions on Day 13 of Asian Games.

Women’s hockey team (L) celebrate a goal in the Asian Games, Vikas Krishan (R)

(Photo altered by The Quint)

Going into the 13th day of the Asian Games, the main focus will be on the Indian women’s hockey team, who will be competing in the final against Japan at 6:30 pm IST.

After scoring 30 goals in the tournament the women’s team will look to clinch the gold for India after a long wait of 36 years.

India's only title at the Asiad came way back in 1982 when women’s hockey made its debut.

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Indian paddler Sharath Kamal will begin the day for India on 31 August as he takes on C Chuang of Chinese Taipei in his round of 16 match scheduled at 9:30 am IST. Alongside table tennis, India will also be participating in both men’s and women’s squash semi-finals.

While the women will take on Malaysia at 9.30 am IST, the men will be vying for the spot in the final against Hong Kong at 2.30 pm IST.

Later in the evening, Amit and Vikas Krishan will be in action in the semi-finals of their respective weight categories from 4:45 pm IST onwards.

India will also be participating in the finals of both men’s and women’s 20km roller skate event from 12:30 pm IST onwards.