The Indian badminton team will be looking to book their place in the semifinals when they take on Thailand in the quarterfinals on Day 6 of the Asian Games 2023. The Indian team has been in impressive form so far, winning all their group stage matches. However, Thailand will be a tough test, as they are the defending champions.

Nikhat Zareen

Nikhat Zareen will be aiming to continue her winning streak when she takes on Uzbekistan's Lutfiya Ganieva in the semifinals of the women's 50kg boxing event. Zareen has been in devastating form so far, winning all her bouts by knockout. She will be the favorite to win against Ganieva, but she will need to be at her best to make it to the final.

Squash and tennis medals

The Indian squash team will be looking to add to their medal tally on Day 6 when they compete in the semifinals of the men's and women's team events. The men's team will take on Hong Kong, while the women's team will face Japan. Both teams will be hoping to make it to the final and win gold medals.

The Indian tennis team will also be in action on Day 6, with the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan taking on Japan's Taro Daniel and Yoshihito Nishioka in the final. The Indian pair has been in good form so far and will be hoping to win gold.

Go time in athletics

Day 6 will also see the start of the athletics events at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian contingent will be hoping to make a strong start, with several medal contenders in action.

In the men's 20km race walk, Sandeep Kumar and Vikash Singh will be hoping to finish on the podium. Kumar is the defending champion, while Singh is a former Asian champion.

In the women's 400m, Aishwarya Mishra will be looking to qualify for the final. Mishra has been in good form this season and is one of the favorites to win a medal in this event.

The men's 400m will also see some Indian action, with Muhammed Anas and Noah Lyles competing in the heats. Both athletes are capable of qualifying for the final and winning a medal.

Overall, it is a big day for India at the Asian Games 2023, with athletes competing in a variety of events. The Indian contingent will be hoping to add to their medal tally and make the country proud.

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