Asian Games 2018: 10 events where India will be the firm favourite to win the gold medal

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4) Archery (Women's Compound Team)

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The Indian Women's Archery Team

The Indian women's archery team comprising of Trisha Deb, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhumita Kumari, Muskan Kirar will go into the competition as the favourite. The Indian, women's compound team is currently ranked number 1 in the world and will be going into the team competition as the top contender. However, tough competition is expected from the likes of South Korean and Chinese Taipei team.


3) Squash (Men's Singles)

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Saurav Ghosal

Another gold medal favourite will be Saurav Ghosal in men's singles event, in squash at the 2018 Asian Games. He is currently ranked at No.12 in the world, which makes him the highest-ranked Asian in the world.

He, therefore, will be the favourite to win the gold medal in men's singles category. He won the silver medal at the 2014 Asian Games, where he lost in the final to an unfancied opponent, despite winning the first two games. He will be looking to go one better this time.

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