Kakamigahara, Sep 19 (IANS) The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will kick off their respective campaigns at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, seeking strong results after contrasting World Cup performances.
Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya met Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Director General and World Aquatics President Capt. Husain Al-Musallam, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games, discussed strengthening sporting cooperation between India and the Asian sporting community.
Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) India kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat is proud to be named India's co-flag-bearer for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony alongside double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after a late call.
Seoul, Sep 19 (IANS) India’s hopes of becoming the first Asian nation to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 under the competition’s revamped format were dashed on Saturday as Korea secured a 3-1 victory in the Qualifier Round 2 tie in Seoul.
Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat said she faced no accommodation issues after arriving in Japan for the Asian Games 2026. Brushing aside the reports of delayed accommodation, the veteran shooter stated that she did not face any issues and got her room on time.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal, calling for opportunities to play in the ODIs as India gear up to face the West Indies in a home white-ball series.
Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) Manu Bhaker’s journey from a 16-year-old making her Asian Games debut to becoming one of India’s flag-bearers has given her a moment to reflect on how far she has come in sport. The double Olympic medallist, who will lead the Indian contingent alongside kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat at the Asian Games opening ceremony here on Saturday, said the honour brought back memories of her early days in shooting.
Ahmedabad, Sep 19 (IANS) The Adani Group has renewed its association with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as Principal Sponsor, extending its support for Team India as the country’s athletes compete at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) India’s badminton teams have been handed contrasting but demanding routes at the Asian Games 2026, with the men facing Bangladesh and the women taking on Kazakhstan in their respective Round of 16 ties before potential quarterfinal clashes against Japan.
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Brendan Doggett is targeting a place in the squad for next year’s five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, with the pacer using Australia A’s upcoming first-class tour to prove his fitness, adapt to subcontinental conditions and strengthen his case for selection.
