New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Indian stalwart Virat Kohli has set his sights firmly on the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, admitting that the showpiece event in South Africa will be his final ODI World Cup for India and saying he is ready to do “whatever it takes” to win the title.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India’s women’s kabaddi team, squash mixed doubles pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar, and shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026.
Ichinomiya, Sep 26 (IANS) India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu marched into the round of 16 at the ongoing Asian Games after a strong 21-19, 21-14 win over Chinese Taipei's Chiu Pin-chian in the second round of the women's singles at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium here on Saturday.
Nagoya, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s Abhay Singh stormed into the men’s singles squash final at the Asian Games with a 3-0 (11-3, 12-10, 11-6) win over Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan on Saturday, joining compatriot Anahat Singh in the summit clash and putting both within touching distance of the elusive Asiad gold as well as a direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Nisshin, Sep 26 (IANS) The quarterfinals line-up for the men's cricket event at the Asian Games 2026 was confirmed after the Malaysia vs Oman Group B clash at the Korogi Sports Park was washed out here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu congratulated Sawan Barwal on his silver-medal-winning performance in the men’s marathon at the Asian Games 2026, describing the distance runner’s achievement as a milestone that has brought India back to the event’s podium after four decades.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has questioned the scheduling at the Asian Games 2026, pointing to the tight turnaround between matches as Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda were forced to play twice on Saturday, with their second-round matches ending just hours before their Round of 16 fixtures later in the evening.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar, in the alleged sexual harassment and intimidation case.
Tokai, Sep 26 (IANS) India women's Kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana called for the inclusion of Kabaddi in the Commonwealth Games and in the Olympic Games after India won a record-extending fourth gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
Nagoya, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s Anahat Singh staged a stunning comeback against world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe of Japan to win 3-2 (9-11, 11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 11-3) and storm into the women’s singles squash final at the Asian Games, assuring herself a maiden medal in the event.
