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Hockey India's 'blue' promise goes up in smoke; Indian teams wear saffron at Asiad

Both teams wore saffron in their opening matches against Indonesia and Uzbekistan respectively in Kakamilgahara, Japan.

20 Sep 2026 7:51 pm
Asian Games Day 1 Medal Tally: Where India rank after two silvers in Aichi-Nagoya

India made a striking start at the Asian Games, capturing two silver medals in shooting events. Elavenil Valarivan was a standout, winning silvers both individually and as part of the team in the 10m air rifle competition. Additionally, the women's cricket team powered through to the finals, showcasing their strength, along with commendable starts from the hockey and table tennis teams, who also secured significant victories.

20 Sep 2026 7:04 pm
BCCI to draw line on Ombudsmans jurisdiction over state-level matters | Exclusive

The move is understood to aim at drawing a clearer line between issues that fall within the Ombudsmans jurisdiction and those that the respective state associations should address first.

20 Sep 2026 6:29 pm
Asian Games: India open medal account with two shooting silvers as hockey, cricket, MMA shine

India opened its medal account with two silver medals in women's 10m air rifle competition. Suchika Tariyal secured at least a bronze medal in MMA's debut event. The women's cricket team advanced to the final after a dominant semifinal win. Both men's and women's hockey teams achieved emphatic victories in their opening matches. Badminton and table tennis teams also delivered strong performances on the opening day.

20 Sep 2026 6:15 pm
How one India T20I could become Japanese cricket's defining moment

Japan is set to host its first-ever men's senior international cricket match against India, marking a milestone for Japanese cricket. Growth has been steady, with rising participation and increased visibility. The match aims to win hearts, boost cricket's popularity, and showcase Japan's progress within the global cricket community.

20 Sep 2026 5:31 pm
TOISA Spotlight | Miraj Ahmed Khan on Olympic gold, setbacks, Rio 2016 and the fight that continues

I wont leave it until I win.For Miraj Ahmed Khan, the pursuit of Olympic gold remains unfinished business.In this episode of TOISA Spotlight, TOI Sports Editor Vineet Ramakrishnan speaks to the veteran Indian skeet shooter about a career spanning more than three decades - from his early days with cricket and shooting to two Olympic appearances, his historic Rio 2016 campaign, the disruption caused by COVID-19, the loss of his father, and the World Cup gold that gave him another push.Miraj opens

20 Sep 2026 3:25 pm
Asian Games: MMA's Varun Sanyal medically unfit after dizziness during weight cut

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal withdrew from the Asian Games after a medical issue. He experienced dizziness and muscle cramps during a weight cut sauna session. Sanyal, a medal prospect, was declared medically unfit for the competition. His teammate Suchika Tariyal advanced in her event, securing a medal. MMA's debut at the Asian Games faces challenges for Indian athletes.

20 Sep 2026 12:34 pm
At 12, she was eve-teased: Suchika is now Indias first Asian Games MMA medallist

Eve-teased at 12, Suchika Tariyal took up judo for self-defence, beginning a journey through judo, Ju-Jitsu and MMA. At 36, the Rohtak fighter became Indias first Asian Games MMA medallist after beating Mongolias Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 to reach the -60kg semifinals. A former eight-time national judo champion, Tariyal now hopes her journey inspires more young women.

20 Sep 2026 10:41 am
India open Asian Games shooting campaign with silver in women's 10m air rifle

The Indian shooting team kicked off their Asian Games journey by clinching a silver medal, thanks to the impressive efforts of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod. Both Elavenil and Sonam made it to the final of the individual 10m air rifle competition. Building on their previous success in Hangzhou, the team is eager for more medal opportunities in the upcoming events.

20 Sep 2026 10:02 am
Suchika Tariyal scripts history, assures India of first Asian Games medal

Suchika Tariyal secured India's first medal at the Asian Games on Sunday. She defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa in the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts 60kg quarterfinal. Tariyal's progression into the semifinals guarantees India a medal in MMA's debut. She previously represented India in judo and kurash and became a Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Her journey includes overcoming challenges and a knee injury to reach this achievement.

20 Sep 2026 9:18 am
Champions return, 314 debutants arrive: Inside Indias 500-plus Asian Games campaign

India begins its campaign at Aichi-Nagoya with a 500-plus athlete contingent; 314 of them are making their first Asian Games appearance. Mirabai Chanu returns with the Asian Games medal missing from her collection, while Anahat Singh arrives as a World Junior Squash Champion. Defending champions Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Parul Chaudhary, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Satwik-Chirag will look to build on Indias 106-medal haul at Hangzhou.

20 Sep 2026 7:32 am
Olympiad: Erigaisi picks first win of tournament; India's winning juggernaut rolls on

Arjun Erigaisi bounced back from a difficult start to the Chess Olympiad with a convincing victory over Maksim Chigaev, helping defending champions India beat Spain 3-1 in Round 4. Gukesh continued his impressive run, while Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin drew. Indias women also remained unbeaten, beating Mongolia 3-1 as both Indian teams maintained their winning momentum in Samarkand.

20 Sep 2026 7:05 am
England sweep Sri Lanka 3-0, replace India at top of T20I rankings

England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third T20I at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday to complete a 3-0 series sweep. The hosts chased down Sri Lanka's 125-run target with 62 balls to spare. The win also helped England move back to the top of the T20 world rankings, replacing India.

19 Sep 2026 11:08 pm
Father-son duo makes history: Shigenobu and Koji light cauldron in Nagoya

Japans Shigenobu Murofushi and his son Koji Murofushi jointly lit the cauldron at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, bringing the torch relay to a memorable end. Both Shigenobu and Koji are former Asian Games champions in hammer throw. The duo climbed the stairs to the podium together before lighting the cauldron.

19 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Asian Games 2026 open in Nagoya with spectacular opening ceremony

Japans Emperor Naruhito officially declared the Games open in the presence of Empress Masako, members of the Japanese imperial family, Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry. The Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4.

19 Sep 2026 4:29 pm
All my best wishes: Neeraj Chopra backs Team India as Asian Games get underway

As Neeraj Chopra recuperates from an injury, he sends motivational vibes to Team India ahead of the Asian Games 2026. At the opening ceremony, Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian delegation as flagbearers. The nation aspires to break its previous medal tally from the Hangzhou Games. Some events have kicked off prior to the ceremonial start amid the vibrant Aichi-Nagoya atmosphere filled with competitive spirit.

19 Sep 2026 4:24 pm
Jhooth nahi bolunga: Rohit reveals comfort food he craved during match nights

In a candid moment, former captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his comfort food during Test matches. Facing long hours of play often stirred feelings of anxiety and sleeplessness, yet his mother's baked banana wafers brought him peace. With their familiar taste, these beloved snacks accompanied Rohit throughout his illustrious Test career, grounding him amid the pressure.

19 Sep 2026 3:32 pm