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Emperor Naruhito formally declares the mega event open; host Japans entry during the parade of nations expectedly draws the loudest cheers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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