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“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

Participants bowed to pay respects to the People’s Heroes Monument during a ceremony marking Martyrs Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In Jakarta, Indonesia, soldiers performed in a parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces. In Kathmandu, Nepal, women pulled a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival…

China's hockey team earned respect with their incredible performance, topping Pool B and advancing to the semifinals. Pakistan and Malaysia, both former champions, were eliminated. China's success shows the rise of the sport in the continent, but the decline of overall standards should be a cause for concern. India must…

As high temperatures hit the poor hardest, climate change may undo years of development gains, says Asia’s first heat officer

Coinbase, which continues to battle U.S. regulators, won a key endorsement from authorities in Asia's biggest cyrpto hub.

Cricket is popular in America. However, its true homeland is the countries of Asia, where the most vibrant and heated matches are held. For instance, at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in 2023, the Asia Cup cricket took place. ...

Those missing "Red, White & Royal Blue" should check out Thailand's soft power that has led the way for Asian media

Military exemption is as big a prize as the gold medal up for grabs for Paris Saint-Germain’s South Korean star

A Chinese paramilitary policeman is reflected on a European flag as he directs foreign journalists at a news conference in Beijing; the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games is held in Hangzhou, China; an idol of elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is taken for immersion on the final day of…