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Asian Games medallists from Andhra Pradesh call on Chief Minister Jagan

Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy lauded Asian Games medalists Koneru Hampy, B. Anusha and Yerraji Jyothi for bringing laurels to the State and country. Govt. released ₹4.29 crore cash incentives for 11 medal winners from the State. Sports Minister R.K. Roja and SAAP MD H.M. Dhyana Chandra were…

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Volleyball bounces off the net of National Games in Goa

Despite India’s impressive early run in the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, where its men stunned former three-time champion South Korea and a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei before finishing sixth, volleyball will not be in the National Games which begin in Goa on October 26.

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CM to consider 2% reservation for sportspersons in all government jobs in Karnataka

On October 18, the CM felicitated and presented cash awards to athletes and coaches of Karnataka who won medals in the recently held 19th Asian Games in China.

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Rajnath announces cash prizes to military personnel who won medals at Asian Games

A contingent of 88 soldiers, including three sportswomen, participated in 18 disciplines at the Games, which were held from September 23 to October 8, 2023

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Change attitude towards achievers: Sreekandan

He was speaking at a function on Monday where Asian Games medal winners Mohammed Ajmal, M. Sreesankar, and Mohammed Afsal were felicitated.

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TT Association to focus on identifying players in schools, colleges

TTA of Karnataka to prioritize TT to identify potential players for National/Asian Games. Raksha Ramaiah, president, TTA, and National General Secretary of Youth Congress, said quality of selection must be made for players to compete. Tournaments to be conducted in district/taluk level to recognize talented youths. Memo to be submitted…

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Tennis | Asian Games silver medal a great morale booster, says Saketh Myneni

Saketh Myneni, 35, Davis Cupper and Asian Games silver medallist in men's doubles, is determined to represent India in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite no funding or help from gov't or sports federation, Saketh's passion keeps him going. He believes TPL is perfect platform for young talent to gain exposure.

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AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 6 - 12, 2023

People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New York during a demonstration in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas, and people prayed for rain during a drought near the Incachaca dam…

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Jyothi Surekha gets rousing welcome at Gannavaram airport

Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a Vijayawada native, was welcomed at Gannavaram Airport after winning 3 gold medals in Compound Archery at Asian Games 2023.

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Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon

Neeraj and Kishore Kumar Jena could join 90m club; AFI president Adille Sumariwalla says Indian athletes performed well at World Championships; India won 29 medals, incl. 6 golds, at Asian Games; Sumariwalla says team could have won more golds.

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The Asian Games revealed a new divide between South Korea and the North

At the recently concluded Games, South Korean athletes and journalists said North Koreans refused to engage with them. Some even avoided customary handshakes or photo sessions atop the podium.

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India and Afghanistan should have shared Asian Games gold, says Afghan pacer Fareed Malik

Fareed Malik, a left-arm pacer, still can't get over the outcome of the Asian Games final between India and Afghanistan. India was awarded the gold medal based on their superior world ranking, leaving Afghanistan with silver.

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Indian athletes will perform even better at the next Asian Games, asserts Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 10 assured all possible help to Indian athletes in their endeavour to achieve greater heights and expressed confidence that the country will better its Hangzhou performance in the next edition of the Asian Games.

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Honoured to be compared with Dhoni but I'm not calm like him: Hockey captain Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet Singh said he is not as calm as Dhoni, but honoured to be compared. Aggressiveness on hockey turf comes naturally. India won 4th Asian Games gold, aiming to better Tokyo Olympic bronze. Players motivated by feats, bonding and competition for places augur well.

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Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, Olympic, World and Asian Games javelin champion, believes Indian athletes are now fearless and can take on the best in the world due to self-belief and support from SAI, Govt. and corporates. He aims to cross 90m barrier and inspire more to take up athletics. He urges parents…

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Thank you Hangzhou, hello Aichi-Nagayo

Closing ceremony celebrates solidarity in Asia: Li, Randhir praise Hangzhou for delivering ‘distinctly Chinese’ Games. Hundreds of athletes from 45 countries congregate to celebrate success of Indian contingent, best-ever Asian Games campaign with 107 medals. LED giant sprouting osmanthuses, video package of best moments, cauldron extinguished by digital torchbearer.

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Medals across 21 events; Indian sportspersons make big strides

India crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time at the Asian Games, with athletes from 21 sports winning medals. Read more on The Hindu

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Security tightened ahead of closing ceremony

China hosted the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with 12,407 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports. China topped the medals table with 201 golds, two better than their previous best of 199. Japan took second place with 52 golds, and South Korea third on 42. India’s total medal haul…

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Hangzhou Asian Games | All that glitters is gold indeed for India!

India finished with a record haul of 107 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games, its best ever, on October 7, the penultimate day of the event. India has won 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze medals. There are no events scheduled for India on the final day of the…

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Hangzhou Asian Games kabaddi | Gold worth a wait for Indian men team

Pawan Sehrawat declared "apna gold wapas leke ayenge" and India did just that, despite the drama on the field. The men's team faced confusion and criticism from referees and jury, while the women's team had to prove they were still the best. The badminton team overcame illness and fatigue to…

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The way I shot right through the Asian Games was really pleasing: Jyothi

V. Jyothi Surekha

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Hangzhou Asian Games hockey | Indian women beat defending champion Japan; clinch bronze

Indian women's hockey team rose from shock semifinal loss to edge past Japan 2-1 and claim bronze at Asian Games. Ranked 7th, they avenged 2018 defeat and earned fourth bronze medal. Deepika scored from penalty stroke, Sushila from set piece and Japan equalised from penalty corner.

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Hangzhou Asian Games cricket | Indian men clinch gold without having to bat

India were crowned Asian Games men’s cricket champions on their first attempt and without needing to bat on October 7 in an anti-climatic finish, consigning Afghanistan to a third consecutive silver.

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Hangzhou Asian Games Badminton | Satwik and Chirag achieve crowing glory with doubles gold

Satwik and Chirag earn India's first-ever badminton gold at Asian Games. The duo won 21-18, 21-16 in straight games to achieve their crowning glory. It was India's first medal in men's doubles in 41 years.

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Asian Games | Parents of triple gold-winning archer Jyothi Surekha say her focus is her strength

V. Jyothi Surekha, World No. 4 archer, made nation proud w/ rare treble of gold medals at Asian Games. Despite lack of recognition, her parents encouraged her to continue. She won team gold, individual bronze in World Championship & individual gold & mixed team gold in World Cup Stage I.…

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