Jakarta Palembang 2018: Day three of competition
By Duncan Mackay, Daniel Etchells and James Diamond in Jakarta
Country | ||||
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China | 132 | 92 | 65 | |
Japan | 75 | 56 | 74 | |
Korea, Republic Of | 49 | 58 | 70 | |
Indonesia | 31 | 24 | 43 |
By Duncan Mackay, Daniel Etchells and James Diamond in Jakarta
Chinese Taipei’s Kunpi Yang equalled the men’s trap shooting world record today on an incredible day of action in Jakarta and Palembang that saw seven Asian Games records broken.
South Korea’s Kim Tae-hun became the first man to win Asian Games gold medals in two different taekwondo weight classes after claiming victory in the men’s under-58 kilograms event here today at Jakarta Palembang 2018.
Four members of the Japanese men’s basketball team have been kicked out of the squad and sent home from the Asian Games after they allegedly paid for sex last Thursday night (Aug 16).
By Duncan Mackay, Daniel Etchells and James Diamond in Jakarta
China’s Sun Peiyuan claimed the first gold medal of the 2018 Asian Games here after winning the men's changquan wushu event today.
As was widely expected, the GBK Aquatics Centre played host to a battle between China and Japan on the opening day of the swimming at the Asian Games, with China coming off just the better.
By Duncan Mackay, Daniel Etchells and James Diamond in Jakarta
Indonesia President Joko Widodo officially declared the 2018 Asian Games open here tonight during a dazzling ceremony that showcased the host nation’s traditional cultures.
The official opening day of competition at the 2018 Asian Games is due to take place here tomorrow with the first gold medal scheduled to be won in the men's changquan wushu event.
E-commerce platform Blibli.com has been drafted in to help the firm KiosTix sell Asian Games tickets after three days of malfunctions meant no one has been able to buy any.
National Basketball Association (NBA) star Jordan Clarkson, who plays guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, will carry the Philippine flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Games this evening, having initially been told he was unable to compete at the event.
China’s hopes of competing in weightlifting here at the 2018 Asian Games have ended after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) vowed to adhere to the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) ban on the country.
By Daniel Etchells and James Diamond at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, and Duncan Mackay at the Main Press Centre
Amnesty International have claimed that Indonesian police have shot dead more than 70 people in the lead-up to the country’s hosting of the 2018 Asian Games here, criticising what it describes as an "unnecessary and excessive use of force".