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Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games

Politics in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan had already entered into the Asian Games, says OCA president

19 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

Reports said the Indian embassy in Japan had helped reach out to around 2,000 families in Nagoya, some of whom are prepared to help

19 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Prannoy says Aichi-Nagoya likely his last Asian Games, keeps LA 2028 door open

The former world No. 6, however, has not completely closed the door on another major assignment, with the Los Angeles Olympics still a possibility if he feels he can remain competitive

19 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official

Japan's hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations, says official

19 Sep 2026 2:42 pm
Focus on giving your best, not complaining, Manu Bhaker tells fellow athletes

Athletes and officials from several countries, including India, have expressed dismay at the organisational mismanagement, cramped lodging and long travel time from hotels to training venues

19 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
Davis Cup: Nagal falters as Korea end Indias historic Final 8 hopes with 3-1 win

After Dhakshineswar Suresh and N. Sriram Balaji had revived India's hopes with a fighting doubles victory to cut the deficit to 1-2, Sumit Nagal needed to produce his best in the must-win rubber but instead endured a forgettable outing in the difficult heat, losing 1-6 2-6 to Korea number one Soon Woo Kwon

19 Sep 2026 1:01 pm
India mens cricket team dealing with clothing issue ahead of departure for Asian Games

There has been plenty of back and forth between BCCI and the Indian Olympic Association's kit supplier, JSW Inspire, regarding the players' jerseys

19 Sep 2026 12:30 pm
Asian Games: India mens cricket team dealing with clothing issue ahead of departure for

There has been plenty of back and forth between BCCI and the Indian Olympic Association's kit supplier, JSW Inspire, regarding the players' jerseys

19 Sep 2026 12:14 pm
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Manu Bhaker, Pawan Sherawat to be India's flag-bearers at opening ceremony today

The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan today with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up

19 Sep 2026 12:14 pm
Asian Games 2026 set to open in Japan after turbulent build-up

The 17,000 participants, more than the Olympics, stretched organisers to the limit as they scrambled to find accommodation for everyone.

19 Sep 2026 11:36 am
Asian Games 2026: Manav-Manush pair leads Indias table tennis medal hopes

The Indian men's team faces Indonesia in its first match of Group F and plays against Iran in its second match on September 20. The women's team is also placed in Group F and starts its campaign against Indonesia before taking on Singapore in its second match of the day

19 Sep 2026 10:40 am
Asian Games 2026: Quimcy Dsouza loses in teqball semis; to play for bronze next

Quimcy will play the bronze-medal playoff on Sunday with a chance to turn a painful semifinal defeat into a podium finish, which will ensure the first-ever medal for India in teqball a dynamic sport, a combination of football and table tennis

19 Sep 2026 10:24 am
Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat replaces Tajinderpal Singh Toor as Asian Games flag-bearer

Toor was to join shooting ace Manu Bhaker in leading the national contingent during the ceremony.

19 Sep 2026 10:15 am
Brentford hammer London neighbours Chelsea 3-0

Brentfords win pushed the Bees, who are unbeaten so far in the league, up to third in the table ahead of the remaining weekend fixtures. Chelsea sit in seventh place

19 Sep 2026 9:38 am
Davis Cup: India trail Korea 0-2 as Nagal, Suresh squander early leads

Now India need to win all three matches on the final day to advance to the knockout stage which has happened only twice in India's history: in 2010 against Brazil at home and in 2018 against China in away tie

19 Sep 2026 4:21 am
Continental glory: On the Asian Games 2026

India might get another 100-medal haul from a smaller contingent

19 Sep 2026 12:19 am
ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Time for Indias athletes to make it count

The preparations are done, the hard yards put in as the country will aim to match or even better the record haul at the previous edition in Hangzhou

18 Sep 2026 8:55 pm
Agarkars tenure as chief selector all but over

BCCI secretary Saikia, however, remains non-committal about the Mumbaikars future

18 Sep 2026 8:12 pm
OCAdefendsAsian Games preparations, blamesNOClonglists for shortage

Every athlete, every coach, every official has an accommodation. No single accredited person is without one, says Director-General of the OCA Husain Al Musallam

18 Sep 2026 7:44 pm
Asian Games | Indian contingent formally welcomed amidst chaos, confusion at flag-hoisting ceremony

The Indian contingent, along with those from North Korea, Yemen, Palestine, Timor-Leste and Taiwan, was supposed to have its flag-hoisting ceremony at the Garden Pier where the container accommodation is at 1:30 p.m. local time, but the disorganised planning meant it didnt happen before 2:30 p.m.

18 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
Nitish and Hardik can be part of the same XI: Gambhir

With Indias next big priority being the 2027 ODI World Cup, the head coach understandably wants both all-rounders to be fit and firing

18 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Its a stroll in the park for India against Japan

CRICKET | Fans brave testing conditions as the Women in Blue first decimate the Japanese batting, and then overhaul the 58-run target in five overs for an eight-wicket win

18 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
18 Sep 2026 5:32 pm
Asian Games 2026: Indias medal record, medal-winning sports, and more

The 20th edition of the Asian Games will begin from Saturday (September 19, 2026) in Japan. Heres an overview of Indias past Games performances, the dominant countries and more.

18 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Asian Games opening ceremony: Manu Bhaker, Tejinderpal Toor named India's flag-bearers

Bhaker is the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics, while Toor has won gold in the last two Asian Games

18 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Flag hoisting at Asiad: Countries, including India, complete ceremony after delay and disruption

The disruption eventually lasted over one hour and the organisers said it was actually a case of lack of communication without getting into the details

18 Sep 2026 1:15 pm
Asian Games 2026: Charani, Shafali shine as India outclass Japan to enter semis

Charani (4/10) and Shafali (2/13) shared six wickets among them as India bowled out Japan for a paltry 57, and then chased down the target in just five overs

18 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Strong possibility: Gautam Gambhir on Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy in playing XI

Pandya, who has not played any cricket since May due to a quadriceps injury, was not picked for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies as he is not in a position to bowl 10 overs.

18 Sep 2026 12:52 pm
Asian Games 2026: Full India schedule with key events

India is defending both the mens and womens titles in cricket and kabaddi. The Indian mens hockey will team in also be defending their crown.

18 Sep 2026 12:33 pm
South Korea makes Asian Games complaint over Japan warlord ceremony

Historical issues are sensitive between South Korea and Japan, with Hideyoshi's invasion a significant episode in Korean history and Korea later under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945.

18 Sep 2026 7:46 am
CCI clears Lakshmi Mittal family, Poonawalla's purchase of Rajasthan Royals, 2 other cricket franchises

Westview Cricket Ltd and Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Pvt Ltd will be buying Rajasthan Royals (India), Paarl Royals (South Africa) and Barbados Royals (Barbados).

18 Sep 2026 6:55 am
Abhishek blazes fastest century in full-member T20s

The 26-year-old hammered 108 off 34 balls, striking nine fours and 11 sixes before falling to Rashid Khan. His hundred eclipsed the previous India record of a 35-ball century set by stalwart Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka in 2017

18 Sep 2026 3:43 am
Asian Games 2026 | Bangladesh advance without playing; Pakistan scrape past Thailand to reach semifinals

Bangladesh will take on the winner of the quarterfinal between India and Japan, due to be played on Friday (September 18, 2026), in the semifinals scheduled for September 20

18 Sep 2026 3:36 am
Afghanistan vs India third T20I: Abhisheks hurricane hundred sets up Men in Blues emphatic series sweep

The left-handers record-breaking 34-ball 108 and fellow opener Samsons fifty take India to 221 for seven; the Afghans get bundled out for 94

17 Sep 2026 10:59 pm
ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Willstrop punts on Anahat becoming unplayable as she matures physically and tactically

The Englishman, whos part of the coaching staff for the Asian Games-bound Indian squash contingent, believes Anahat Singhs instinctive attacking game makes her a very unusual player

17 Sep 2026 8:31 pm