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Gurindervir Singh reflects on his 10.32-second run, the areas he wants to improve before the Asian Games and his season-long rivalry with Animesh. The Indian sprinter also talks about his 10.09-second national record, the possibility of breaking the 10-second barrier and why the Asian Games remain his main target. After a year of hard work, Gurindervir says winning a medal and finishing on the podium is what matters most.

Gautam Gambhir shared the tough emotional burden he encountered while dropping Sanju Samson from India's T20I squad after their defeat against England. Despite previous strong performances from Samson, Gambhir stressed the necessity of evaluating player form and ensuring a cohesive team dynamic. Samson was later reintegrated into the lineup, showcasing his talent in the series against Afghanistan.

Gautam Gambhir recently lauded the encouragement provided by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for Shubman Gill's upcoming captaincy. Recognizing the wisdom that these experienced players contribute, Gambhir conveyed his belief in Gill's potential to lead with poise. He remarked on Gill's impressive growth in leadership abilities, which will be pivotal as India prepares for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies.

Sam Konstas took the cricket world by storm during his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, impressively scoring 60 runs against the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. An intriguing moment with Virat Kohli added a layer of excitement to his debut; however, Konstas has no animosities. Despite facing challenges in form, he exudes confidence and is actively contributing to the Australia A team in Puducherry.

Indias open team stayed in contention for a Chess Olympiad medal after beating England 2.5-1.5, but Uzbekistans perfect run has made the gold race increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, the womens team strengthened their title hopes with a dominant 3.5-0.5 win over Germany, led by Savitha Shris sixth straight victory.

Naorem Roshibina Devi has proudly secured a silver medal in the women's sanda 60kg event at the Asian Games, representing India. She faced China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the final and lost with a score of 0-2, after Zhang decisively won both rounds. This victory adds to Roshibina's impressive record, marking her second silver at consecutive Asian Games since her setback in the 2022 Hangzhou final.

Harita Bhadra is Indias second-fastest woman over 100m - and she is only getting started.In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the 23-year-old sprinter opens up about her breakthrough season, her 11.22-second 100m personal best, Asian Games debut, 200m ambitions and the prospect of winning a medal for India.Bhadra also talks about her decision to focus entirely on athletics after graduating from Loughborough University, training with Reliance Foundation, her handmade jewellery bran

As Manu Bhaker walked into the mixed zone after the final, it was evident she was struggling to hold back her emotions. She managed to do so until the conversation turned to Rana, who passed away in June. Rana, one of the most decorated shooters in Asian Games history with eight medals, including four gold across three editions, had missed the Hangzhou Games as he was not part of the Indian contingent.

It was a creditable result for the Indian men's team as they secured back-to-back Asian Games team medals for the first time in 40 years, following the bronze medals won in the 1982 and 1986 editions

Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 198 kg in the event. She lifted 87 kg in the snatch before managing 111 kg in the clean and jerk to finish with the silver medal. Chanu had narrowly missed out on a medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, finishing fourth after an injury prevented her from completing her final clean and jerk attempt.

The three-match ODI series against West Indies will see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in action, while Ravindra Jadeja will return to the format after being omitted from the fixtures following the ODI series against New Zealand earlier this year. Most of India's first-choice ODI players, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, are on Asian Games duty in Japan.

In an exhilarating performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Indias men's skeet team fought hard for a bronze medal, tying with Kazakhstan at 346 points before triumphing in a shoot-off. Anantjeet Singh Naruka is set for the individual final. Additionally, the womens skeet team proudly added a bronze to the tally with 331 points, while the womens kabaddi team continued their success with a convincing win over Iran.

Irina Krush has been a constant presence in the United States womens chess teams rise, featuring in all three of its historic Olympiad medals. From becoming Americas youngest womens champion at 14 to earning the countrys only female GM title, Krush, speaking exclusively to TimesofIndia.com, reflects on her journey, the changing landscape of American chess, her commentary career, and the challenges of competing at her 13th Olympiad.

At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's women's skeet team clinched a bronze medal, showcasing their exceptional talent. With Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal both scoring 111 points, along with Maheshwari Chauhan's 109, they totaled 331 points. While China took gold with 346 points and Kazakhstan secured silver, this victory highlights a pivotal moment for Indian shooting sports on an international stage.

Jay Meena has made history for India by reaching the mens singles semi-finals in soft tennis. This achievement ensures Indias first medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games. Meena won a close quarter-final match against Sherwin Nuguit from the Philippines. Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker has advanced to the women's 10m air pistol final after a strong qualification round.

Bernie Sanders launched a sweeping attack on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the influence of billionaire money in U.S. politics, saying Musk had spent heavily to help elect Trump and was pouring more money into the battle for control of Congress. Sanders claimed Musk was spending around $200 million to help Republicans retain power in the midterms.Sanders separately tore into Trump over the Iran conflict, calling it Trumps disastrous war in Iran and warning that the fighting was spreading across th

Donald Trump was pressed on whether a potential U.S. potash deal with Belarus could ultimately strengthen Russia while he sat alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Asked whether money from the arrangement could help Moscows position in the war, Trump rejected the suggestion outright, responding: No, not at all.

French President Emmanuel Macron used his United Nations address to push back against a world order built on force, regime change and selective standards, warning that attempts to topple governments have repeatedly produced ever greater chaos. Macron also declared: No double standards. A life is a life. Peace and security are indivisible.