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In a thrilling start to the Asian Games 2026, Gulveer clinched silver in the 10,000m race, while Baranica achieved a historic milestone. Manpreet secured bronze, marking a significant day for Indian athletics.
In a thrilling finale, India's women's kabaddi team has secured the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, further solidifying India's dominance in the sport. This victory is a significant boost for Indian sports on the international stage.
In a remarkable display of endurance and skill, Sawan Barwal clinched the silver medal in the men's marathon at the Asian Games 2026, setting a new national record with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 37 seconds. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian athletics, highlighting the country's growing prowess in long-distance running.
In a thrilling second round of badminton at the Asian Games 2026, World No. 11 P.V. Sindhu advanced with a decisive victory, while Lakshya Sen's campaign ended prematurely. The contrasting fortunes highlight the intense competition and high stakes of the tournament.
In a thrilling encounter, India secured a 2-0 victory against Japan, ensuring their place in the semifinals of the men's hockey tournament at the Asian Games 2026. With a decisive performance, India now looks ahead to their final pool match against Bangladesh on September 28.
India's athletes have made a remarkable impact at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, securing a total of 120 medals across various sports. This achievement not only showcases India's growing prowess in sports but also highlights the nation's commitment to fostering athletic talent on the continental stage.
In a thrilling day of competition at the Asian Games 2026, Anahat Singh showcased remarkable resilience in her match against Japan's Satomi Watanabe, while Abhay Singh cruised to victory over Irfan Khan. Earlier, India's Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar faced disappointment, settling for bronze in the mixed doubles event.
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, both the Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams secured gold medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. The men's team triumphed over Iran 40-34, while the women's team mirrored their success with a 37-34 victory earlier in the day.
Indian shot-putter Tajinder Toor expresses his determination to achieve a throw of 22 meters or more at the upcoming Olympics, following a silver medal performance at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite his disappointment at not clinching gold, Toor remains focused on his future aspirations.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is calling for accountability after sprinter Jyothi Yarraji's unexpected no-show and Praveen Chhitravel's last-minute withdrawal from the Nagoya Asian Games. Concerns over injuries and medical clearances have sparked a debate on athlete management and organizational transparency.
At the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Indian athletes showcased remarkable talent, with Sawan earning silver in the marathon. However, questions linger regarding the selection process and the absence of key competitors.
India's kabaddi teams secured gold medals in both men's and women's categories at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, while Sawan's marathon silver and Prachi's surprise performance added to the nation's medal tally.
India's women's kabaddi team secured a historic fourth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games, showcasing dominance over Iran. This victory underscores India's prowess in the sport, having missed the gold only in 2018.
India began its Asian Games athletics campaign with a silver in the 4x400m mixed relay and a bronze from Seema in the 10,000m on a dramatic opening day in Nagoya. The results came through tactical changes, late-race composure and a measure of luck, while also exposing the fine margins that separated celebration from heartbreak in other events.
At 40, Joshna Chinappa is back at the Asian Games for a record seventh appearance, still competing at a high level nearly 24 years after her debut in Busan. The veteran squash star says she never imagined reaching this milestone, but remains focused on helping India in the women's team and mixed doubles events at Aichi-Nagoya.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams stayed on track for another golden sweep at the Asian Games on Friday, advancing to their respective finals with emphatic semifinal victories. The women beat Nepal 48-24, while the men overpowered Thailand 66-28, extending both teams' unbeaten runs in the tournament.
India's Manpreet Kaur secured the bronze medal in the women's shot put at the Asian Games with a best effort of 17.17m, adding another international podium finish to her career. China dominated the event, with Song Jiayuan taking gold at 19.40m and Zhang Linru claiming silver with 18.14m.
Indian shooting finally broke through at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday as Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet delivered a long-awaited gold on the sixth day of competition. Both debutants said their earlier individual disappointments left them desperate for redemption, and that shared frustration helped fuel their mixed-team triumph.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has lodged a police complaint in New Delhi against senior officials and staff, alleging harassment, intimidation and fraud in the midst of an escalating internal power struggle. The complaint seeks an FIR against Director B.N. Bhushan, suspended Director General Cdr. R.K. Srivastava and others, and accuses them of criminal breach of trust, theft and conspiracy.
India enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games with Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivering a Games and Asian record in the mixed team 10m air pistol final, while Gulveer Singh claimed silver in the men's 10,000m. Baranica Elangovan also made history with a bronze in women's pole vault, even as the early exit of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in badminton provided a rare setback.
Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet delivered India's first shooting gold of the Asian Games at the Aichi General Shooting Range, winning the 10m air pistol mixed team event with a record-breaking 484.6 points. The victory, built on Suruchi's standout precision and composure, offered a timely lift after India had struggled to defend several of its shooting titles from the previous Games.
Baranica Elangovan won India's first-ever bronze in pole vault at the Asian Games, but the emotional weight of the achievement took time to sink in as the event dragged on and official confirmation remained pending. Her medal came amid a strong Indian athletics showing, with Gulveer Singh taking silver in the 10,000m and shot-putter Manpreet Kaur insisting there was more to come.
India enjoyed a landmark day in athletics at the 2026 Asian Games as Gulveer Singh added another silver to his growing reputation for consistency, while Baranica Elangovan became the first Indian ever to win an Asian Games medal in pole vault. Manpreet Kaur also reached the podium in shot put, giving India three track-and-field medals on a productive second day in Nagoya.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh injury to his right shin, dealing another setback to a comeback that has already been delayed multiple times in recent months. The injury will keep him out for at least three weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand and raising fresh concerns over his fitness trajectory ahead of future assignments.
India collected the silver medal in the women's 50m rifle 3-position team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, finishing behind China after a tense contest that went down to the totals. The result also delivered a major boost for India's individual hopes, with Tilottama Sen and Vidarsa Vinod advancing to the eight-woman final.
Fresh off his World Cup Final triumph, Dhiraj Bommadevara delivered a statement performance at the Asian Games, setting a new men's recurve qualification record with 698 points to top the standings in Okazaki City. India also secured strong team positions across recurve and compound events, with Chikitha Taniparthi leading the women's compound field and the country finishing second in both men's recurve and women's compound team qualifications.
India's women's kabaddi team delivered one of the standout results of the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, edging Iran 37-34 in a tense final to secure another gold medal for the country. The victory capped a strong day for India across disciplines, with medals also coming in marathon, shooting, squash and other events as the nation's tally continued to grow.
India's Sawan Barwal produced a breakthrough performance at the 2026 Asian Games, claiming a historic silver medal in the men's marathon with a national record time of 2:11:37. The 28-year-old Army runner from Himachal Pradesh delivered India's first Asian Games athletics medal in the event since 1982, finishing behind Japan's Ichitaka Yamashita in a race run in testing conditions.
India defended their Asian Games women's kabaddi crown with a tense 37-34 victory over Iran in the final on Saturday, exploiting a persistent weakness on Iran's left flank to secure a record-extending fourth gold. The win preserved India's unbeaten run in the event at the Asian Games, with the only interruption to their dominance coming in 2018 when Iran beat them in the Jakarta final.
P.V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty moved into the singles pre-quarterfinals with straight-game victories at the Asian Games, while Unnati Hooda survived a three-game battle to progress further in the women's draw. In a setback for India, Lakshya Sen exited in the second round after a hard-fought loss to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew, deepening the pressure on the country's badminton campaign.
India's women cricketers have delivered a remarkable run of success, winning the Asia Cup and defending their Asian Games gold, yet their achievements have been framed by the same political and media dynamics that have long shaped the men's game. From trophy controversy in Dubai to the lingering influence of India-Pakistan tensions, the team's victories have been celebrated in a climate where sport and statecraft remain tightly entwined.
Defending champions India booked their place in the semifinals of the Asian Games men's hockey competition with a hard-fought 2-0 win over hosts Japan in Pool A on Saturday. Abhishek and captain Harmanpreet Singh scored the goals, but India's wasteful penalty-corner conversion rate will be a concern for coach Craig Fulton ahead of the knockout stage.
India's campaign at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games accelerated over the weekend with a landmark gold in women's cricket, a silver in the men's marathon and another kabaddi title, lifting the country to 11th on the medals table with 28 medals. Strong performances also came in squash, shooting, athletics, table tennis, wushu and weightlifting, underscoring one of India's most varied multi-sport hauls in recent Asian Games history.
Anahat Singh produced a stunning comeback from two games down to become the first Indian woman to reach the Asian Games squash final, while Abhay Singh cruised into the men's title match on Saturday. The twin breakthroughs set up gold-medal clashes against reigning champions and keep alive India's hopes of a rare double podium finish in squash.
At just 18, Anahat Singh continued her rapid rise by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Asian Games final, with a direct Los Angeles 2028 Olympic berth on her mind throughout the contest. Abhay Singh also sealed at least a medal by advancing to the final, while Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar were left frustrated after a contentious defeat in an ill-tempered match.
India's kabaddi teams delivered a commanding double gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, with the men defeating Iran 40-34 and the women edging the same opponents 37-34. The twin victories underlined India's enduring dominance in the sport and reinforced kabaddi's status as one of the country's most dependable medal sources at the Games.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor fell short of a third straight Asian Games shot put gold, finishing second behind Iran's Mohammadreza Tayebise, but said the result only sharpened his Olympic ambition. The Indian star, hampered by a shoulder injury and difficult wet conditions in Nagoya, declared that his only goal now is to throw 22m or more at the Olympics.
The Athletics Federation of India has launched a sharp inquiry after hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and triple jumper Praveen Chhitravel failed to compete in their Asian Games events in Nagoya on Saturday. AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said the federation had been assured both athletes were fit to start, calling the late withdrawals "unacceptable" and insisting someone must be held answerable.
India's athletics campaign at the Asian Games produced a landmark marathon silver through Sawan Barwal, who shattered his own national record and delivered the country's first Games medal in the event in 44 years. The day also brought silver for Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a surprise bronze for Prachi Choudhary, and fresh scrutiny over late withdrawals by several athletes despite medical clearances.
India delivered a commanding day at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defending both men's and women's kabaddi titles with hard-fought wins over Iran and adding more podium finishes across badminton, shooting, athletics and squash. P.V. Sindhu and Unnati Hooda moved into the women's singles quarterfinals, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Prachi Choudhary added silver and bronze respectively to India's growing medal tally.
Prime Minister extends congratulations to seasoned Indian squash players Joshi Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar for winning bronze in the mixed team event at the Asian Games. This achievement underscores India's competitive prowess on the international stage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian women shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidhisha Vinod Kochharumkal, and Aashi Choukse for winning a silver medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games. This achievement underscores India's competitive prowess on the international stage.
The Prime Minister has congratulated the Indian men's kabaddi team for retaining their gold medal at the Asian Games, highlighting the team's discipline and collective effort. This achievement underscores India's long-standing dominance in the sport and enhances the nation's reputation on the continental stage.
Prime Minister extends congratulations to Indian table tennis duo Manush Shah and Diya Chitale for winning a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the Asian Games. This achievement not only highlights India's competitive presence on the international stage but also invigorates the nation's sporting spirit.
Prime Minister extends congratulations to Tajinderpal Singh for winning a silver medal in men's shot put at the Asian Games, marking a proud moment for Indian athletics. This achievement highlights India's growing competitive prowess on the international stage.
The Prime Minister has congratulated Indian athlete Prachi Chaudhary for winning a bronze medal in the women's 400 meters at the Asian Games. This achievement marks a significant moment for India in track and field, highlighting the growing prowess of female athletes in the country.
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