India on a brilliant start as #AsianGames2018 commences; Twitter is all praise!

The Asian Games 2018 are being hosted by the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. The mega sports event is definitely living up to its motto of “Energy of Asia”. Athletes from across 45 Asian countries participated zealously and it’s a treat to watch!

The cherry on the cake is that India is performing extremely well and has already won 5 medals, including 2 Golds, 2 Silvers and a Bronze. India has successfully placed itself in the list of Top 10 countries on the medal tally.

Here is the list of athletes that have done the nation proud by winning laurels:

Twitter has been going gaga over our proud achievers and has showered them in compliments and appreciation posts. Check them out:

1.

A flying start for our Indian contingent ?? at the #AsianGames2018. Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals hard won by our athletes. Heartiest congratulations to @BajrangPunia, #DeepakKumar & the mixed air rifle team, @ApurviChandela and #RaviKumar, on their respective medals. ? ? ?

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 20, 2018

2.

Lakshay is on target!
Our 19 year old shooting ace Lakshay Sheoran shoots a Silver in the Men’s Trap event at #AsianGames2018.

Congratulations Lakshay, we are all proud of your achievement. pic.twitter.com/HXnUO7nqKD

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 20, 2018

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3.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat wins a gold medal in 50kg Women freestyle at Asian Games 2018, beats Japan's Yuki Irie 6-2! Congratulations @Phogat_Vinesh !! Proud of you champ. This is second Gold for India ?? in #JakartaAsianGamespic.twitter.com/h0kUC2x4wg

— Sumit Awasthi (@awasthis) August 20, 2018

4.

Kudos to @BajrangPunia for clinching India's first Gold in Men's Freestyle 65kg category at Asian Games 2018. Nation is proud of your accomplishment. #AseanGames2018

— Kamal K Mishra (@kamalKantmishra) August 20, 2018

5.

Second gold for India at #AsianGames2018 | Day 2#VineshPhogat becomes the first Indian woman wrestler to win an #AsianGames gold as she beat Japan's Yuki Irie 6-2 in the 50kg women's Freestyle final

India's Tally: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze

LIVE: https://t.co/dJN2pdMgPo

— TOI Sports (@toisports) August 20, 2018

6.

SILVER FOR #INDIA ?? !!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Indian Shooter #DeepakKumar wins silver?medal in Men's 10m Air Rifle event at the #AsianGames#AsianGames2018pic.twitter.com/6LBDK8pC2I

— Doordarshan National (@DDNational) August 20, 2018

7.

Another silver medal for India in shooting on Day 2 of the #AsianGames2018! Talented Lakshay Sheoran brings this one home on his Asian Games debut in the Men’s Trap Shooting event. My congratulations to him and best wishes for the future. pic.twitter.com/19KmnAJpf2

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 20, 2018

8.

Incredible Shooting in the face of pressure and India win a second Shooting medal courtesy #DeepakKumar . Congratulations!#AsianGames2018⁠ ⁠ pic.twitter.com/NywwuTW0Bv

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 20, 2018

9.

#KoiKasarNahi proud for know for the India has won gold and silver medal medals in Asian Games 2018 @SPNSportsIndia.

— goutam goti (@goutam_goti) August 20, 2018

10.

Congratulations to Haryana's young shooter Lakshay Sheoran for clinching silver medal in Men's Trap Shooting in his maiden outing at @asiangames2018. Proud moment! May you excel in all your future endeavours.#AsianGames2018#AsianGamespic.twitter.com/3uWCnnmMOA

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) August 20, 2018

It is truly amazing to see people being so excited and upbeat about Asian Games as much as any other big sports competition like the Olympics! It is highly important to do so as well since it encourages our athletes and lets them know they’re valued.

Here’s hoping for a successful sports journey and more medals for India!