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Nagoya Asian Games: Major medal wins in baseball, esports, and squash

Athletes at the Nagoya Asian Games have secured several notable victories across various disciplines. In baseball, Chinese Taipei won the bronze medal after defeating China 5-1. The victory was led by pitcher Lin Yu-min, who delivered a dominant performance, pitching eight innings with 10 strikeouts and allowing only one hit.

In esports, 11-year-old Japanese player Yuki Kurihara became one of the youngest champions in Asian Games history by winning the gold medal in the Puyo Puyo Champions event, defeating South Korea's Kang Dong-shin. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong delegation has achieved significant success, accumulating 32 medals so far, including 5 gold, 12 silver, and 15 bronze. Notable achievements for Hong Kong include a historic gold medal in squash mixed doubles and a strong showing in esports.

In curling, Li Wan-ting of Chinese Taipei secured a silver medal in the women's 57kg category, marking a personal best for the veteran athlete. Additionally, Wang Pin-chun earned a bronze medal in the same discipline.

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Chen Wen-hui · Chinese Taipei · Chinese Taipei Baseball Team · Hong Kong Delegation · Hong Kong Sports Delegation · Kurihara Yuki · Li Wan-ting · Lin Yu-min · Lin Yun-ju · Nagoya Asian Games · Tang Teng-kai · Tsai Chi-chang