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Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage delivered a landmark javelin gold while India secured a double podium finish in a high-profile South Asian showdown at the Asian Games 2026. The result underlined the region’s growing dominance in a discipline long associated with India, and increasingly contested by its neighbours.
A five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna will visit India from September 27 to October 1 for meetings with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The trip is aimed at strengthening party-to-party engagement and exchanging organisational experience between the two political formations.
Sagar Virk's rise from early-morning practice sessions in Patiala to the India under-19 setup has been shaped by persistence, rejection and timely encouragement from mentors. After a confidence-boosting stint alongside Abhishek Sharma, the 17-year-old now heads into the Youth Tests against Australia with belief firmly restored.
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 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.
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.
India under-19 captain Lakshya Raichandani finally found the runs he had been waiting for, striking an unbeaten century in Rajkot as India completed a clean sweep of Australia. The innings carried added emotion, with his parents in the stands to watch him reach three figures after a series of starts had gone unrewarded.
The World Health Organization has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, marking a major public health milestone for the young nation after a sustained, nationwide campaign that began soon after independence in 2002. Health officials say the achievement reflects years of political commitment, expanded diagnostics, free treatment and vector control, while warning that vigilance remains essential to prevent malaria's return.
Timor-Leste has been certified malaria-free by the WHO, marking a significant public health achievement for the nation. This milestone reflects the country's commitment to eradicating the disease since its independence in 2002.
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