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    Asian Aquatic C’ships: China clinches double gold; Indian women’s water polo team seals Asiad berth
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    Asian Aquatic C’ships: China Clinches Double Gold; Indian Women’s Water Polo Team Seals Asiad Berth

    By IANS News October 11, 2025 • 22:28 PM View: 238
    Veer Savarkar Sports Complex: The 11th Asian Aquatic Championship concluded spectacularly at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, as China dominated the final day of water polo, winning gold in both the men’s and women’s categories.

    The Chinese women’s team powered past Japan 22-17 in the final, while the men’s side edged Iran 16-15 (5-4) in sudden death after a tense draw in regulation time. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team finished eighth overall and confirmed their qualification to the 2026 Asian Games despite an 11-18 defeat to Hong Kong in their classification match.

    The final day also saw enthusiastic crowds and special appearances by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and youth icon Lakshya Lalwani, who attended to cheer on the athletes and celebrate the spirit of Asian aquatic sport.

    TAGS Asian Games Asian Aquatic Championship Veer Savarkar Sports Complex Hong Kong Akshay Kumar Lakshya Lalwani Zhang Qishuo Wang Xuan Li Linyun Captain Sun Yating Yan Jing Li Peiyang Shi Jingjiarong Guo Chenghong Zhu Yajing
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