All about Japan's first badminton title, Iran end India's kabaddi reign

The seventh day of the 18th Asian Games began with golf and equestrian events on Friday.

Highlights of day seven of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang on Friday (times GMT):

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The seventh day of the 18th Asian Games began with golf and equestrian events on Friday. The sky over Jakarta was partly cloudy with the temperature around the 31 degrees Celsius (87°F) mark with brief showers expected later.

Medals are up for grabs in swimming, weightlifting, tennis and shooting among other sports.

China took their gold medal tally to 55 after Thursday's action, ahead of Japan (25) and South Korea (16).

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