The Latest Breaking News from Asiad

Coach Fulton looking to test fresh talent before Asiad, WC

JAIPUR: It was a dream come true moment for Rutuja Bhosale when the talented Indian tennis star clinched a mixed doubles gold medal with veteran Rohan Bopanna early this month at the Asiad.

HANGZHOU: Mirabai Chanu's long wait for Asiad glory will continue after the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and former world champion finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event following a bad fall in her third and final clean jerk attempt, resulting in a thigh injury on Saturday.

Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris…

HANGZHOU: Top seed Bhavani Devi couldn't control her anger after being controversially declared the loser in the quarterfinal of the women's sabre fencing event here on Tuesday. She didn't go for the customary handshake with her opponent-China's Shao Yaqi-after the end of her match, threw her sabre on the 'piste'…

Powered by world class athletes like Neeraj Chopra, India's largest-ever contingent of 655 is all set for a record medal haul at the 19th Asian Games.

NEW DELHI: India has set itself an ambitious target of crossing the 100-medal mark at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The country has sent a 921-member strong contingent, which includes 655 sportspersons and 260 coaches and support staff and will be participating in 39 sports at the continental event.

Chief coach Gopichand hopes for best-ever show from badminton contingent

HANGZHOU: "It's a strange request. I have never given any interview during flights. That too when we are at 30,000 feet". But India's No. 1 women's singles tennis player, Ankita Raina, was gracious enough to oblige with an in-flight chat, where she spoke about her Asian Games chances, partnering Prarthana…