Golden Girls Of India: Women's Cricket Team Wins Asian Games Gold
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising their inspiring performance.
Media Dress Code Sparks Debate At Asian Games
The Asian Games shooting range in Nagoya has implemented a strict dress code for photographers and TV cameramen, leading to some confusion among media personnel. While the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has long had such rules, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee has made them exceptionally clear, even requiring a video journalist to change from blue to black jeans. The rules aim to maintain a professional appearance and distinguish shooting as a sport, reflecting Japan's meticulous approach to event organisation.
Deepika's Record Goals: A Testament To Dedication And Expert Guidance
Indian hockey drag-flicker Deepika has made headlines at the Asian Games with a record-breaking 20 goals across three matches, including nine in a single game. The 23-year-old attributes her success not just to her wrestling family's athletic genes but to years of dedicated training and the guidance of coaches Azad Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, and Taeke Taekema. Despite a career-threatening injury last year, Deepika has made a strong comeback, focusing on skill, consistency, and discipline, with an eye on Olympic qualification.
Women's Skeet Bronze: A Turning Point For Indian Shooting
Olympian Maheshwari Chauhan discusses the significance of India's historic women's skeet bronze medal at the Asian Games, highlighting it as a turning point for the discipline. She believes the medal, achieved with Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, signals a new era for Indian shotgun shooting, driven by a younger generation, improved training, and a stronger foundational ecosystem.
How Skeet Shooters Lit Up India's Dull Day at Asiad Shooting Range
India's skeet shooting teams secured two bronze medals at the Asian Games, with both the men's and women's teams reaching the podium. This achievement provided a much-needed boost to India's shooting campaign, despite individual shooters Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Raiza Dhillon narrowly missing out on individual medals, finishing fourth in their respective events.
Meena Wins India's First Soft Tennis Medal At Asian Games
Jay Meena has won India's first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, securing a bronze after a hard-fought semifinal loss to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian soft tennis.
Golf Star Aaron Rai Heads To India Championship
US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai is set to make his debut at the 2026 DP World India Championship, joining a strong field of global golf stars including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and other Major winners, alongside Indian talents Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri.
Mirabai Chanu Ends 12-Year Wait For Asian Games Medal
Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the Asian Games in Nagoya, ending her 12-year pursuit for this elusive honour. This marks India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998. Chanu expressed immense relief and joy, calling it a dream fulfilled and her life complete. She also discussed her future plans regarding the 2028 Olympics' 53kg category.
13-year-old Chinese athlete Yu Zidi wins three gold medals at Asian Games 2026
Chinas 13-year-old Yu Zidi has set another record and strengthened her status as one of swimmings most closely watched young talents by winning three gold medals at the Asian Games 2026 . On Wednesday, September 23, she won the womens 400m individual medley in 4 minutes 28.56 seconds, finishing 3.95 seconds ahead of compatriot Ke Wenxi. Japans Mio Narita finished third and won bronze.
Asian Games TT: Indian Mixed Doubles Pairs Eye Medals
Indian table tennis mixed doubles pairs, Harmeet Desai-Yashaswini Ghorpade and Diya Chitale-Manush Shah, have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Both duos secured victories against their respective opponents, with a win in the next round guaranteeing them a medal.
Asian Games Shooting: India's Mixed Fortunes
India's highly anticipated women's 10m air pistol team, featuring Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Suruchi Inder Singh, failed to secure a medal at the Asian Games, with only Bhaker reaching the individual final and finishing fifth. Despite this setback, India managed to win two bronze medals in the men's and women's skeet events, bringing the total shooting tally to seven. The performance has raised questions about India's shooting selection policies and preparation, especially given the contrast with previous Games. Manu Bhaker also spoke about personal challenges, including the recent death of her coach.
India's Men's Badminton Team Earns Asian Games Bronze
The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after a 1-3 defeat to China in the semifinals. Despite a strong performance from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who won their doubles match, singles players Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty were unable to overcome their higher-ranked Chinese opponents. This marks India's first back-to-back Asian Games team medals in 40 years.
Asiad: India make history with back-to-back badminton medals
The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after losing 1-3 to China in the semifinals. Despite strong performances, including a win by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India could not overcome their rivals, marking their first back-to-back team medals in 40 years.
India Hockey: Big Test Against Korea
Defending champions India, after two dominant wins, are set to face a significant challenge against South Korea in their third Pool A match at the Asian Games. The team aims to secure a gold medal to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, overcoming recent World Cup disappointment. Despite strong offensive performances, concerns remain regarding penalty corner conversions and defensive solidity as they prepare for tougher opponents.
India settles for bronze in men's badminton after Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty fail to impress
Indian mens team settled for a bronze medal after losing 13 to China in the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026.
Chanu's Long-Awaited Asian Games Medal
Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Games, ending a 12-year pursuit for the prestigious continental honour. This marks India's first weightlifting medal at the Asian Games since 1998, adding to Chanu's impressive collection which includes an Olympic silver.
The Final Sparkle: Chanu's Medal Cabinet Now Has No Empty Slot!
Mirabai Chanu completed her glittering medal collection by winning Asian Games silver, adding the missing continental medal to Olympic, World, Commonwealth and Asian Championship honours.
'India is Proud of Her...' PM Modi Hails Chanu's Asian Games Silver
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mirabai Chanu for winning Asian Games silver, praising her determination as the medal completed her major championship collection and lifted India's tally to 11.
Abhay, Veer, Tanvi make winning Asian Games start
Indian squash players Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, and Tanvi Khanna secured their spots in the round of 16 at the Asian Games. Abhay Singh and Tanvi Khanna won their opening matches convincingly, while Veer Chotrani also advanced. Anahat Singh is set to begin her campaign, with the ultimate prize for winners being direct entry to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Jay Meena: Ball Boy To Asian Games Medallist
Jay Meena dreamed of becoming a cricketer, but fate had other plans.
Manu breaks down remembering Jaspal Rana after 5th place
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol at the Asian Games, an emotionally charged event for her following the recent death of her mentor and legendary coach Jaspal Rana. Bhaker broke down while recalling Rana's profound life and career advice, particularly his emphasis on process over outcome, which she tried to apply during her challenging performance.
Asiad Hockey: Deepika's 9-goal blitz as India crush Thailand 20-1
India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.
India Women's Hockey Team Dominates Thailand With Record Performance
India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.
Major Partnership To Expand Online Chess In Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) has announced a partnership with digital platform Chessveda to significantly expand online chess activities and opportunities for players across Commonwealth nations, leveraging digital platforms for wider participation.
'What the Heck?': Alcaraz-Zverev's Hilarious Laver Cup Chat
Alexander Zverev hilariously admitted to Carlos Alcaraz that he felt zero pressure and mistakenly thought the score was 4-1 while serving for his US Open championship victory.
Double Bronze For India In Asian Games Skeet Event
India's men's and women's skeet shooting teams have both secured bronze medals at the Asian Games in Nagoya. While the teams celebrated podium finishes, individual shooters Raiza Dhillon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, despite reaching the finals, narrowly missed out on individual medals. This marks India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the women's team skeet event.
Chanu Claims Historic Asian Games Silver Medal
Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has finally secured an Asian Games medal, winning silver in the women's 49kg event in Nagoya. This achievement marks India's first weightlifting medal at the Asian Games since 1998 and completes Chanu's impressive collection of accolades, including an Olympic silver and World Championship titles.
Rohit Benedicton's Asian Games swim ends in heats
Indian swimmer Rohit Benedicton failed to qualify for the men's 100m butterfly event at the Asian Games, finishing 13th overall. Veteran swimmer Sajan Prakash did not participate in the event.
India's Fencing Hopes Dashed At Asian Games
Indian fencers Gisho Nidhi Kumaresan Padma, Mina Devi Naorem, and Ashitha Stalinraj Joys were eliminated from the Asian Games in Nagoya. Kumaresan lost in the men's individual sabre pre-quarterfinals, while Mina Devi and Ashitha exited in the women's individual foil round of 32.
Mirabai Chanu finally gets her elusive Asian Games medal
Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Games, marking India's first weightlifting medal at the event since 1998. This achievement adds to her impressive collection of Olympic, World Championship, and Commonwealth Games medals.
Mirabai Chanu clinches historic silver at Asian Games, ends long-standing medal jinx
Mirabai Chanu has secured silver at the Asian Games 2026. Its her first-ever medal at Asian Games history.
How Mongolia's late arrival cost India a potential esports medal at Asian Games? What happened
Indias eFootball campaign at the Asian Games 2026 ended in frustration after Mongolia failed to arrive on time for their Group F fixture on Tuesday, September 22. Indias Danial Patel and Chinmay Sahoo were handed a forfeit win, but it wasnt enough to take them into the knockout stage of the competition.
Jay Meena Makes Soft Tennis History For India
Jay Meena secured India's first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, winning a bronze after a hard-fought semifinal loss to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka. Meena, playing in his third Asian Games, showed resilience but ultimately settled for bronze.
Asian Games: Manu's Medal Bid Ends In Heartbreaking 5th
Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol individual event at the Asian Games, while India narrowly missed a team bronze, finishing fourth. Other Indian shooters Esha Singh and Suruchi Singh also did not qualify for the final. India's shooting contingent has secured seven medals so far, but no gold.
Asian Games: Double bronze for India as skeet shooters shine
Indian men's and women's skeet teams have both secured bronze medals at the Asian Games. The women's team, comprising Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, finished third, while the men's team of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill also claimed bronze. Additionally, Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal have qualified for the individual women's skeet final, adding to India's medal tally from the shooting range.
India Beats Iran In Women's Kabaddi
India's women's Kabaddi team secured a comfortable 37-23 victory over 2018 gold medallist Iran in their second group league match at the Asian Games. This follows their earlier win against Bangladesh, with their next match scheduled against Japan. The Indian women have a strong history in the event, having won three gold medals and one silver.
India Out Of Asian Games Sepak Takraw Semis
India's men's team regu in sepak takraw failed to advance to the semifinals at the Asian Games despite a 2-1 victory over the Philippines. A 3-0 win was required for qualification, but a tiebreak favoured Japan, leading to India's exit from the tournament.
India has secured a historic first medal in soft tennis after Jay Meena secured the semi-final spot by edging past the Philippines Sherwin Nuguit 4-3 in the quarter-final. The Indian recovered through a contest that went the distance, winning the deciding stages 7-5 after sets of 0-4, 4-2, 2-4, 5-3 and 2-4 had left the match finely balanced. His progression to the last four guarantees him a medal, making Indias appearance on the soft tennis podium a first at the Asian Games .
Asiad: Skeet bronze takes India's shooting medal haul to 6
India's women's skeet team, featuring Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, earned a bronze medal at the Asian Games with a combined score of 331, marking the nation's sixth shooting medal.
Asian Games: Manu Bhaker fires into 10m Air Pistol final
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has qualified for the women's 10m air pistol final at the Asian Games, finishing third in the qualification round.
Billie Jean King Cup Quarter Final 2 today, Kazakhstan to face Spain; watch Live on VETO OTT
The second quarter-final of the Billie Jean King Cup, one of the biggest and most prestigious team competitions in women's tennis, will be played on Wednesday (September 23) at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena in China. In this match, Kazakhstan will take on Spain in what promises to be an exciting contest between two teams featuring world-class players.For Indian tennis fans, the match can be watched live on the VETO OTT App, which holds the Billie Jean King Cup streaming rights in India.
India's Athletics Campaign Kicks Off At Asian Games
India's athletics campaign at the Asian Games is set to begin, with star shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor aiming for a historic third consecutive gold. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and long-distance runner Gulveer Singh are also looking to upgrade their previous medals. Despite Neeraj Chopra's absence, the 75-member Indian team targets 25-30 medals across various events, including steeplechase, javelin, and high jump, facing strong competition from other Asian athletes.
Asian Games 2026 LIVE | Mens Singles: Jay Meena in quarterfinal against Sherwin Nuguit
Mens Kayak Four 500m: Harshwardhan Shaktawat, Varinder Singh, L Naocha Singh Oinam, and Arun Singh in Heat 1
FIFA Power Struggle Deepens as Federations Reject Reform Pledge
Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Wales have questioned Infantino's reform pledge, arguing that FIFA needs deeper governance changes, stronger accountability and broader leadership reforms to restore trust.
India Crash Out Of Asian Games EFootball
India's eFootball team concluded its Asian Games campaign after failing to qualify for the quarterfinals, despite securing a draw against Uzbekistan and a walkover from Mongolia. Uzbekistan advanced from Group F due to their win against Mongolia.
Asian Games: India's Key Events And Athletes
A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in various sports at the Asian Games, including badminton, boxing, canoeing, equestrian, fencing, hockey, kabaddi, rowing, soft tennis, sepaktakraw, shooting, squash, swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, and wushu.
Asian Games Hockey: India Thrashes Sri Lanka 16-1
The Indian men's hockey team secured a dominant 16-1 victory over Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match at the Asian Games, with Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Dilpreet Singh each scoring hat-tricks. This win follows an earlier 13-1 triumph against Indonesia, as the team prepares for tougher challenges against South Korea and Japan.
Asian Games: India's September 23 Schedule Highlights
A comprehensive schedule outlines the participation of Indian athletes across various disciplines at the Asian Games on September 23, including key events in badminton, boxing, shooting, hockey, and weightlifting, with several athletes vying for qualification and medal rounds.
Yugan Sakthivel wins junior mens trap event at ISSF Junior World Cup
Indian women cricketer Deepti Sharma played an crucial role to women's team dominance in Asian Games by beating Sri Lanka by 147-runs. She took three wickets to bowl out Sri Lanka for just 69 runs while chasing 217 runs target. {image-deeptisharmaonasiangamesgold1-89051790086734.jpg
Asian Games: China Tops Medal Standings On Day Three
China has established a significant lead in the Aich-Nagoya Asian Games medal tally after the third official day, securing 53 medals including 32 golds. Japan and Korea follow in second and third place respectively, while India is currently positioned eighth with 7 medals.
How Ayushmann Khurrana Helped Champion Shooter Meghana Aim Higher
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana sponsored a rifle for Asian Championship gold medallist Meghana Sajjanar, enabling her to access world-class equipment and achieve success. Sajjanar, who recently won gold and bronze medals, credited Khurrana's support for her improved performance, highlighting his selfless act to promote Indian athletes on the global stage.
Record Field Gathers For Women's Pro Golf Tour Leg 13
The 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram features a record 60 players, serving as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming Hero Women's Indian Open. Top Indian golfers, including Diksha Dagar and Gaurika Bishnoi, are participating to familiarise themselves with the challenging DLF Golf and Country Club course, which will host both events.
Joshi Takes Commanding Lead At Bengaluru Open
Khalin Joshi, fresh off a win, shot a career-low 11-under 61 to take a four-shot lead at the Bengaluru Open 2026. The local golfer's bogey-free round included an eagle and nine birdies. Teenager Manoj S is in second place, while the tournament is crucial for players to retain their playing rights on the DP World PGTI tour.
Asian Games Hockey: Jugraj fires India to 16-1 win
The Indian men's hockey team delivered a commanding performance at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka 16-1 in their second Pool A match. Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Dilpreet Singh each scored hat-tricks, contributing to India's overwhelming victory.
India's Equestrian Team Faces Setback At Asian Games
India's equestrian team experienced a disappointing start at the Asian Games, finishing seventh in the eventing team dressage and being eliminated from the team jumping competition. Individual performances also saw Indian riders placed lower down the ranks.
Asian Games: Naruka's stunning run keeps India's shooting hopes alive
Indian skeet shooter Anantjeet Singh Naruka has positioned himself strongly for the Asian Games final, tying for the lead after four qualification rounds. While other Indian male shooters struggled, Naruka's performance offers hope. In women's skeet, Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal are also in contention for individual medals, and the women's team holds a bronze medal position, though facing tough competition. The final qualification rounds are crucial for India's medal aspirations.
Pranati Nayak eyes Asian Games vault glory
India's sole gymnast, Pranati Nayak, has successfully qualified for the vault finals at the Asian Games, finishing seventh among 19 competitors in the artistic gymnastics event.
India Kicks Off Asian Games EFootball With Promising Performance
India's eFootball team, featuring Danial Patel and Chinmay Sahoo, commenced their Asian Games campaign with a walkover against Mongolia and a goalless draw against Uzbekistan in Group F matches, marking a positive start to the competition.
Naorem Roshibina Devi secures Asian Games medal in Wushu for third consecutive edition
Naorem Roshibina Devi secured a third consecutive Asian Games medal on Tuesday after reaching the womens Sanda 60kg semifinals with a 5-0 win over Chu Man Sin of Macao, China. The result guarantees the Manipuri wushu athlete at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games.
India's Medley Relay Team Bottoms Out At Asian Games
India's men's 4x100m medley relay team finished last in the final at the Asian Games, clocking 3:44.26. Earlier, Aryan Nehra placed fourth in the 1500m freestyle Final B.
Women's Cricket Team Clinches Asian Games Gold
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games. Shah praised their edazzling performance and unmatched cricketing prowess after they defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final held in Japan.
Wushu: Roshibina Devi Naorem Assures India Of Asian Games Medal
Roshibina Devi Naorem has secured a medal for India in the women's 60kg wushu category at the Asian Games by reaching the semifinals. She defeated Chu Man Sin of Macau. Other Indian wushu athletes, Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi and Aryan, did not advance as far in their respective events.
Art Display Captures Spirit Of Asian Games
An art display at the Asian Games Main Media Centre in Nagoya features drawings by artists from across the subcontinent, offering a unique perspective on the Games. The collection includes tributes to athletes like Neeraj Chopra and calls for cricket's global expansion, all while incorporating the mascot Honohon. It highlights the emotion and colour of sport beyond competition.
India's Sakshi, Jadumani Shine In Asian Games Boxing
Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) have both advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Chaudhary secured an upset victory over Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas, while Singh dominated his opponent, Chandra Bahadur Thapa, to move into the next round.
Chess Olympiad: Winner's Curse Haunts India
Indian chess teams, both Open and Women's, face a significant challenge to defend their Chess Olympiad titles in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after crucial losses and a historical 'winner's curse' where no Open section champion has successfully defended their title in the last five editions.
India beat Japan, assure Asian Games badminton medal
The Indian men's badminton team defeated hosts Japan in the Asian Games quarterfinals, securing a medal. Lakshya Sen's remarkable comeback in his singles match, along with wins from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty, propelled India into the semifinals.
Usha Expresses Concern Over Asian Games Athletes Village Format
Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha has voiced strong objections to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games organisers' decision to forgo a conventional Athletes Village, opting instead for dispersed accommodation including a cruise ship. Usha, a former Asian Games athlete, highlighted the importance of a centralised village for athlete interaction and expressed concerns about logistical challenges and venue distances. She believes the traditional village system will endure despite this experiment and shared her excitement for India's performance and future hosting ambitions.
Women storm into quarters, men bow out in Asian Games TT
The Indian women's table tennis team secured a hard-fought victory over Thailand to advance to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. However, the men's team faced an early exit after a 0-3 defeat against South Korea in the round of 16.
Men's Badminton Team Wins Asian Games Medal
The Indian men's badminton team secured a medal at the Asian Games by defeating Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals, highlighted by Lakshya Sen's incredible comeback victory. While the men celebrated, the women's team exited the tournament after a 1-3 loss to Japan.
Asian Games: Elavenil reveals what went wrong in mixed team final
Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Games, missing out on a medal. Valarivan cited struggles with her position, while Mane focused on consistency. Both expressed determination to learn from the experience.
India confirms Asian Games 2026 medal in men's badminton, stuns Japan with historic 3-0 win
India assures back-to-back Team medal at Asian Games after 40 years. Mens Team Quarterfinal Results India 3-0 Japan MS1: Lakshya Sen bt Kodai Naraoka 11-21, 21-5, 21-19 MD1: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bt Takuro Hokiand Yugo Kobayashi 21-18,...
Asian Games 2026: India Women's Cricket Team Win Second Straight Gold, Thrash Sri Lanka By 147 Runs
The Indian women's cricket team has won the first Gold medal for Asian Games 2026 by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs. They didn't just win the gold medal but also won the second consecutive gold medal after continued its dominance
Women's Table Tennis Team Progresses, Men's Team Out At Asian Games
The Indian women's table tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals at the Asian Games after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Thailand. However, the Indian men's team faced an early exit, losing 0-3 to South Korea in the round of 16, marking their second defeat in the group stage.
She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games
Prachiti Nagpurkar, a former chartered accountant, has made history as the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She left her lucrative profession to pursue her passion for MMA, where she also owns a gym and trains fighters. Nagpurkar advocates for women in male-dominated sports, expressing pride in her role as a female official in the cage.
India's Shooting Gold Eludes At Asian Games
India's shooting campaign at the Asian Games faced a setback as Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, extending the country's wait for a gold medal. Despite strong qualification, the Indian pair struggled in the final, while China secured gold with a world record. This follows other near-misses for India, highlighting the intense competition and the need to convert strong starts into medals. The focus now shifts to upcoming events, including Manu Bhaker's participation.
No polls, no new rules: Equestrian body faces suspension
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has threatened to suspend the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) due to its failure to finalise a new constitution and hold elections as directed by the Delhi High Court. The international body cited breaches of good governance principles and has given EFI until September 28 to provide an explanation before its board considers suspension on October 13. The crisis stems from long-standing governance disputes and divisions within the ad-hoc committee appointed to oversee the federation.
Chanu's Asian Games Medal Dream
Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is set to compete in the Asian Games, aiming to secure her first medal at the event. Despite an Olympic silver and world title, an Asian Games medal remains the only major honour missing from her collection, making this a crucial competition for her.
SAI Enhances Support For Indian Athletes In Japan
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has increased its on-ground support for Indian athletes at the Asian Games in Japan, providing transport for shooters and accommodation for staff, following reports of logistical issues and international criticism against the Organising Committee.
India Faces Uphill Battle After Uzbekistan Loss At Chess Olympiad
India's title defence at the Chess Olympiad suffered a setback after a loss to hosts Uzbekistan, leaving them two points behind the leaders.
Asian Games: India Blanked By Malaysia In Men's Sepaktakraw
India's men's team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Malaysia in the regu event of the Asian Games sepaktakraw competition.
Asian Games: India women lose to Japan in women's team quarter-finals
The Indian women's badminton team was eliminated from the Asian Games after a 1-3 loss to Japan in the quarterfinals. While the doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a win, singles players PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, and Tanvi Sharma were defeated by their Japanese counterparts, leading to India's exit from the tournament.
Asian Games Boxing: Sakshi Stuns Paris Olympics Medallist Villegas 5-0
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary secured a significant upset victory against Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas of the Philippines in the women's 51kg pre-quarterfinals at the Asian Games.
Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Routs South Korea In Asian Games
The Indian men's kabaddi team secured a dominant 63-31 victory over South Korea in a Group A clash at the Asian Games, marking their second consecutive win and placing them atop the group.
Asian Games: Senshu Rule Denies Chetan Bhatt Karate Bronze
Indian karateka Chetan Bhatt narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Asian Games, losing to Chinese Taipei's Meng-yu Chung by Senshu in the men's Kumite 84kg playoff after the bout ended 1-1.
PV Sindhu fails to impress, India women's badminton team knocked out of quarters at Asian Games 2026
Indias womens badminton team bowed out of the Asian Games 2026 after Japan secured a 3-1 victory in the quarterfinals. PV Sindhu, Indias most experienced campaigner, got off to a strong start, giving India an early advantage in the tie against Akane Yamaguchi by winning the first set 23-21. The Indian two-time Olympic medallist repeatedly fought back after falling behind, eventually edging the set after several changes in momentum.
FIFA President Infantino Proposes Independent Governance Review
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the world football body's decision-making framework.
India's Mixed Air Rifle Team Fourth At Asian Games
Indian shooting duo Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final at the Asian Games, unable to convert a strong qualification performance into a medal. China won gold with a world record, while South Korea and Japan secured silver and bronze respectively.
Asian Games: Indian Fencers Hemash, Sachin Enter Round Of 32
Indian fencers Hemash Sanasam and Sachin have successfully advanced to the round of 32 in the men's foil individual event at the Asian Games, despite a mixed performance in their respective pools. They will now face Kazakh opponents in the next stage.
Ireland's Sports Stars Push For Israel Football Boycott
Over 160 Irish sports personalities, including Olympians and former professionals, have signed an open letter urging the Ireland national football team to boycott upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel.
