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Together, Verma siblings look to scale their dreams for India

It’s not everyday that you can get the chance to compete at the highest level of sports, with your brother or sister by your side. But that’s exactly what’s going to happen when Jamshedpur siblings Aman and Anisha Verma compete at Asian Games in the Sports Climbing event from Tuesday…

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games table tennis | Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee lose in semifinals; settle for bronze

North Korean pair Chu Suyong/Pak Sugyong faced India's Sutirtha/Ayhika Mukherjee in attritional table tennis. India won bronze after losing semifinal 3-3, but the Mukherjees' use of 4 different rubbers made it hard for opponents to read. They hope to use their medal to improve in the future.

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | Swapna’s ‘outburst’ tweet leaves Nandini upset and fuming

Swapna Barman accuses Agasara Nandini of being ineligible to compete in Asian Games, leading to heated exchange. Nandini demands proof from Barman, expresses sadness at being pulled down after winning medal for India. Barman claims Nandini couldn't have achieved performance in 4 months.

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Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in roller-skater wife Aarathy Kasturi's Asian Games glory

NEW DELHI: Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal, a team bronze in 3000m relay in Hangzhou.

The Times of India

Winning gold with an Asian Games record is just the beginning: shooter Kynan Chenai

Kynan Chenai, a shooter from Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the Asian Games with an Asian Games record. He considers it a stepping stone to his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal. He is preparing for the Olympic qualifying event in Korea and is motivated to keep going.…

The Hindu

Asian Games cricket | India men’s side soaks in the Games experience

In the days since the cricket side landed in Hangzhou for the Asian Games, the players have been watching athletes of other disciplines from the stands and mixing with them in the athletes’ village

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Asian Games: At cricket nets, India's stars meet a Chinese volunteer who is also a mega fan

HANGZHOU: A few days ago at the Pingfeng cricket field inside the Zhejiang University of Technology campus, Jun Yu, a student from Beijing, was in the stands holding a placard that read 'Mandhana the Goddess', as the Indian women's cricket team won the Asian Games gold medal.

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'Cheating should not be appreciated': Jyothi Yarraji on controversy after winning silver

NEW DELHI: In a display of resilience and sportsmanship, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji secured the silver medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles at the 19th Asian Games, despite being embroiled in a false start controversy. Yarraji expressed her views on the incident, emphasizing that cheating should never be tolerated in…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee clinch bronze in table tennis women's doubles

NEW DELHI: Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee's remarkable journey at the Asian Games came to a thrilling close on Monday as they secured the bronze medal in the closely-contested women's doubles semifinal. The Indian duo, who had been on a giant-slaying run throughout the competition, narrowly lost to a formidable…

The Times of India

Harmilan confident of winning a second medal after emulating her mother at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A year ago, Harmilan Bains was not in the best shape. She had to say 'no' to the invitation of competing at the World Athletics Championships because her 2017 knee injury started acting up again, to the extent that surgery was the only option left. She has a family…

The Times of India

'Dhoni's style is different...I will try to be myself': Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of India's Asian Games campaign

NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead the Indian men's cricket team in its historic debut at the Asian Games cricket campaign. Gaikwad, who has drawn inspiration from the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, expressed his intent to bring his distinctive leadership style to the forefront.

The Times of India

Former Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman alleges medal loss to transgender athlete

NEW DELHI: India's Swapna Barman, a former Asian Games gold medallist in heptathlon, on Monday made startling allegations of losing her chance at a medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games to a transgender athlete. Barman, who won gold at the 2018 Jakarta Games, took to social media to voice her…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Despite China thrashing, India women hoopsters reach quarters

Indian women failed to get into their groove as world no.2, Asia's best and hosts China handed them a sound 58-point drubbing (53-111) in the last league game of 5x5 basketball tournament of Asian Games on Sunday.

The Times of India

In fading light, a streak of bronze for Chenai

HANGZHOU: In another world, bad light would have ordinarily stopped play. But at the Asian Games, it's different rules for different folks.

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Twin gold!: Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Toor headline India's track and field show

NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable created history, becoming the first Indian man to secure a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event while shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered a strong performance in the final round to successfully defend his title as India had a remarkable Day 8 at the Asian Games…

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Sutirtha and Ayhika, the Mukherjees from Naihati, who secured a table tennis medal for India in Hangzhou

Ayhika and Sutirtha, childhood friends from Naihati, India, won a bronze medal in the Asian Games table tennis event. The dynamic duo beat China’s Meng Chen and Yidi Wang in the quarterfinal, using their unique combination of soft and long-pimpled rubbers. With the help of their coach, Mamata Prabhu, they…

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India's star boxer Nikhat Zareen ends Asian Games campaign with bronze medal

Reigning World Champion, Nikhat Zareen ended her 19th Asian Games campaign with a bronze medal after going down in a closely fought semifinal bout on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Asian Games: Avinash Sable shatters records with gold in men's 3000m steeplechase

Avinash Sable, the track and field athlete, made history on Sunday by securing a gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games, setting a new record with his outstanding performance. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends Asian Games shot put gold

NEW DELHI: Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor on Sunday successfully defended his Asian Games title with an amazing final throw in Hangzhou.

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Avinash Sable becomes first Indian man to win Asian Games 3000m steeplechase gold

NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable on Sunday made history, becoming the first Indian man to clinch a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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Hangzhou Asian Games athletics | Sable becomes first Indian to win 3,000m steeplechase gold, Toor defends shot put title

Avinash Sable wins India's first gold in athletics at Asian Games in Hangzhou. Swapna Barman finishes fourth. Nandini Agasara fifth. Amlan Borgohain third in 200m heats, Jyothi Yarraji fails to make cut for 200m final but in contention for 100m hurdles medal.

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Asian Games: Jyothi takes pole, powers India to top-spot in women's compound team and mixed qualifiers

HANGZHOU: Seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam led the charge as Indian compound archers lived up to their reputation, topping the qualification and also grabbed No. 1 seeding in women's and mixed pair team events at the Asian Games here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Kynan Darius Chenai wins bronze in men's trap individual event

NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Darius Kynan Chenai has added to India's medal tally at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou by securing a bronze medal in the men's trap individual final on Sunday.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Boxer Parveen Hooda seals Paris Olympics quota, assures India of a medal

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Parveen Hooda, a bronze medallist at the World Championships, has guaranteed India a medal at the Asian Games and secured a quota for the Paris Olympics. Competing in the 57kg category, Parveen Hooda clinched a spot in the semifinals with a unanimous verdict victory over Uzbekistan's…

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AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

The two-week Asian Games featuring 12,500 participants from 45 nations and territories have completed their first week in China

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