IN PICTURES: Asian Games, Day 9

Moments from Day 9 of the 18th Asian Games, taking place in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.

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Dharun Ayyasamy of India celebrates victory after winning the silver medal during the men's 400m hurdles final on day nine of the Asian Games in Jakarta. He shattered his own national record in the process.

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Indian players celebrate after scoring a goal against Thailand during the women's hockey pool match at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday. With this victory, the team qualifies to the semifinals.

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Neena Varkil competes in long jump at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday. She bagged silver.

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Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra poses for photographs at the medal ceremony of the men's javelin throw event at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.

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Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu plays against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles 2nd semifinal match at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday. She is to clash against Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzuying on Tuesday.

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Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal plays against Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the first women's singles semifinal match at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday. Saina lost the match, 17-21 14-21 but managed to land bronze.

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Sudha Singh after winning the silver medal in women's 3000m steeplechase competition at the Games in Jakarta on Monday.

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Moments from Day 9 of the 18th Asian Games, taking place in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.