Indian cagers’ Asian Games campaign ends on a disappointing note in quarterfinals

India’s basketball team suffered a disappointing loss to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the Asian Games quarterfinals. Despite a positive start, India faltered against the lower-ranked team and missed out on a chance to qualify for the semifinals. India’s defensive lapses and missed opportunities contributed to the 39-point defeat. Finishing among the top eight teams was a morale boost for India, who were able to defeat higher-ranked teams earlier in the tournament.