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'A lifetime experience': India athletes react to dazzling Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony

NEW DELI: Integrating facets of artificial intelligence with eco-friendly technology, the Hangzhou Asian Games kicked off on Saturday with a glamorous and mesmerising opening ceremony.

The Times of India

'Demonstrate in action what true sporting spirit is...': PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent

NEW DELHI: The Hangzhou Asian Games officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday, featuring Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain and men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as India's flag-bearers.

The Times of India

Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China

The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built.

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Asian Games 2023: Gymnast Pranati Nayak focussed on giving her best

Pranati Nayak is the lone Indian gymnast at the Asian Games, shouldering the sport's hopes. She is confident of her performance, aiming to get a medal. Despite the government cutting the squad strength from nine to one, Pranati is determined to do her best and not let the pressure get…

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | China displays might and pride in opening ceremony

In keeping with the main theme of ‘Tides Surging in Asia’, the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era, as well as the unity, love and friendship of the Asian people.

The Hindu

Took up squash because of my sister, says 15-year-old Anahat Singh ahead of Asian Games debut

CHENNAI: Anahat Singh, all of 15, is looking to build on the gains she made at the Commonwealth Games last year when she makes her Asian Games debut in Hangzhou next week.

The Times of India

Rutuja Bhosale gets the nod ahead of Karman at Asian Games

India have nominated Rutuja Bhosale ahead of higher-ranked Karman Kaur Thandi in the women’s singles of the Asian Games tennis competition in Hangzhou, China.

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Focus on Praggnanandhaa as India begin campaign in chess at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The spotlight will be on the young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the chess competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games, especially after his recent impressive performances in the World Cup. India is eager to secure several medals to boost their overall tally.

The Times of India

'Arunachal Pradesh, integral part of India': Anurag Thakur on cancelling China visit for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated on Saturday that he has opted to cancel his scheduled visit to the Asian Games in response to China's refusal to grant visas to three Wushu players hailing from Arunachal Pradesh.

The Times of India

Trap coach Dradi seen with Spanish team in Croatia days after leaving Asian Games camp in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Days after the foreign coach of the Indian trap shooting team, Marcelli Dradi, left the country with the marksmen still in their final phase of their preparation for the Asian Games, the Italian expert arrived in Osijek (Croatia) and was seen wearing a Spanish team jersey, congratulating it's…

The Times of India

Indian winter sports legend Shiva Keshavan wearing WADA badge with honour at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A familiar figure outside the Athletes Village, wearing a cap with 'WADA' engraved on it, was looking for his ride.

The Times of India

Indian winter sports legend Shiva Kesavan wearing WADA badge with honour at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A familiar figure outside the Athletes Village, wearing a cap with 'WADA' engraved on it, was looking for his ride.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Savita wants to take it one step at a time

Skipper says team can win gold but players won't put pressure on themselves thinking about it

The Times of India

League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time

The world of online gaming takes its place this year at the Asian Games as an official event for the first time, with gold medals in play across seven top titles

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Hungry for gold: Can India score a century of medals at Asian Games?

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.

The Hindu

Asian Games 2023: With nine finalists, coach Baig hopes for the beginning of a rowing success story

Indian rowing is cautiously optimistic for the Asian Games with nine finalists in 14 events. Coach Ismail Baig has had a hand in every success since 1998 and is hopeful for medals. With most rowers inexperienced, the focus is on gaining experience and growing in the sport.

The Hindu

Can P.V. Sindhu rediscover her rhythm in Hangzhou?

PV Sindhu faces a tough challenge to regain her form and win medals at the Asian Games and Olympics. With her pedigree, she has the potential to succeed, but it depends on her motivation and desire to win.

The Hindu

Karnataka beats India’s Asian Games-bound men’s cricket team in warm-up fixture

Karnataka beat India in warm-up cricket fixture at Alur grounds. India bowled out for 133, Manoj Bhandage (4/15), Shubhang Hegde (3/17) & V. Koushik (3/36) got wickets. Manish Pandey's unbeaten 52 helped Karnataka reach target in 19.1 overs. India 133, Karnataka 136/4.

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Taliban send all-male team to Asian Games but Afghan women come from outside

In the first Asian Games since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, two teams of athletes are arriving in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, looking very different

The Times of India

Setting lofty standards, can India breach the 100-medal mark at Hangzhou Asiad?

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.

Al Jazeera

Biggest ever Asian Games set to kick off in China’s Hangzhou

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

The Hindu

Sports Minister will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal players

Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry to Asian Games, leading to govt's protest & Sports Minister's visit cancellation. MEA lodged strong protest & OCA & Games organising committee made statements on inclusivity but refused to comment on issue. Host China gave diff. visas, but Indians didn't accept. Accreditation acts…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Balranj Panwar reaches men's singles sculls final in rowing

NEW DELHI: India's rowing campaign at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China received a boost as Balraj Panwar, competing in the men's singles sculls, advanced to the final A in his category. Balraj finished third in the semifinal A/B2 of his category with a time of 7:22:22.

The Hindu

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Times of India

Asian Games: Chance for Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess

NEW DELHI: India is sending its largest-ever contingent of 655 athletes to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with hopes of surpassing the 70 medals (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze) won in the 2018 edition. The catchline for India's campaign is 'Iss baar, sau paar' (this time crossing…

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