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Asian Games probable judoka Jasleen Singh Saini fails dope test

NEW DELHI: Jasleen Singh Saini, a promising Judoka and a potential contender for the Asian Games, tested positive for a banned substance during an in-competition test at the Taipei Open last month, according to sources.

The Times of India

Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post

Sanjay/Anita to contest for WFI President; 16 candidates from Brij Bhushan camp to contest all 15 posts; RSPB sec. Lochab & Dushyant Sharma for Treasurer; Jai Prakash withdraws from President & Sec-Gen; Coaches Jagmander & Hargobind not accompanying Indian wrestling team for Asian Games.

The Hindu

Asian Champions Trophy: Tough challenge in the form of table-topper Malaysia awaits Craig Fulton’s India

For a team with a disproportionate share of victories in its face-offs, India has never been very comfortable against Malaysia. The host would be hoping to do better than the draw it managed the last time the two met but it won’t be easy. Craig Fulton’s men have had contrasting…

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Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Wasteful India held to 1-1 draw by Japan

India dominated the possession, controlled the game, earned a bagful of chances and wasted them equally quickly to split points with Japan with a 1-1 draw on Friday in a game that raises more questions on its preparations ahead of the big-ticket Asian Games than ever. It was a case…

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Wushu player Owais Sarwar and a minor swimmer fail dope tests ahead of Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Asian Games bound Wushu player Owais Sarwar Ahenger and a minor swimmer have been handed provisional suspensions by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after the two athletes failed their dope tests.

The Times of India

Asian Champions Trophy: Final chance for India to fine-tune before Hangzhou

India returns to int'l hockey in Chennai; Korea, Japan, Pak, Malaysia also in fray. India faces China in opener, hopes to adjust to fast turf & avoid complacency. Korea, Japan, Pak, Malaysia also in fray, all keen to start on winning note. India's last chance to try plans & personnel…

The Hindu

India look to give final touches to Asian Games preparation in ACT

World number four India are the highest ranked side in the tournament and will open their campaign against China at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here, which will host a major event for the first time since 2007. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Doubts persist over senior players' role at Asian Games

PANAJI: National coach Igor Stimac has included three seniors among the final 22-member squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and is now working on getting the best preparations for the continental tournament.

The Times of India

Red-faced AIFF says senior players' inclusion rests on their availability

NEW DELHI: With the All India Football Federation (AIFF) scampering to control the damage following their president Kalyan Chaubey's admission of overlooking the inclusion and entries of the three senior players for the Asian Games, many within the Football House, while alluding to the "immaturity" of their chief official in…

The Times of India

Harmeet Desai questions TTFI’s selection criteria for Asian Games

Harmeet has been in the news for speaking his mind about being excluded as one of India’s two singles entries for the forthcoming Asian Games. Even before India’s squad was officially announced on July 7, Harmeet, who was an integral part of India’s men’s team that won a historic bronze…

The Hindu

Chhetri, Sandhu & Jhingan's names not in list sent for Asian Games; AIFF prez says organisers have been requested to give them accreditation

NEW DELHI: Indian football's talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and centre-back Sandesh Jhingan's names are missing from the country's official list of athletes for the upcoming Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, TOI has reliably learnt.

The Times of India

MR Poovamma returns to action after dope ban, Kishore Jena wins javelin throw event in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Senior India quarter-miler and Asian Games medallist MR Poovamma on Friday returned to action at the Sri Lankan National Championships after serving a two-year ban for flunking a dope test in 2021.

The Times of India

Harmanpreet Kaur's Asian Games participation hinges on team's success

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur's appearance in the upcoming Asian Games will depend on her team's performance, as they must reach the final to grant her eligibility. The mega event is scheduled to commence on September 23 in Hangzhou, promising high-stakes cricketing action.

The Times of India

With Sunil Chhetri and Igor Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian football has made significant progress in recent times, with notable advancements in the sport's popularity among the public. This rising interest, along with the sport's development, has led to a strong argument in favor of including both the men's and women's national football teams in the upcoming…

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We have lodged protest with China over stapled visas: MEA

NEW DELHI: The three Arunachal athletes who were given stapled visas by China are also part of India's official wushu contingent for the upcoming Asian Games to be held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.

The Hindu

Universiade, China’s big test before this September’s Asian Games, begins on Friday

Asian champion sprint hurdler, Olympians Manu Bhaker and Srihari Nataraj will be among the stars to watch in the World University Games which begin in Chengdu, China, on Friday

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Decision on dates for holding wrestling World Championship trials after August 1: IOA ad-hoc panel member

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc panel appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is expected to announce the dates for conducting trials and the criteria for the World Championships.

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Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

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Asiad trials winners demand postponement of World Championships trials

NEW DELHI: The winners of the wrestling selection trials for the Asian Games in Hangzhou have shot off a letter to the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)-appointed ad-hoc panel demanding time till August 20 to prepare for another set of trials for the World Championships to be…

The Times of India

Uncertainty ends: Football teams get green signal for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The uncertainty surrounding the Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou ended on Wednesday. The sports ministry decided to relax the selection criteria to facilitate the entries of both squads in the Asiad, scheduled from September 23 to October 8 in…

The Times of India

Waterpolo, softball side and 2 others miss out as Sports Ministry clears 15 teams for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The women's softball and men's water polo sides were among four teams to miss out even as 15 others were cleared by the Sports Ministry for the upcoming Asian Games on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

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Fearing injury, Asian Games trials winners request time till August 20 to prepare for World Championship trials

NEW DELHI: The wrestlers, who recently won the Asian Games trials, have requested the IOA ad-hoc panel and the Sports Ministry to not conduct the World Championship trials before August 20, saying repeating the painful and tedious process of weight-loss could lead to injuries ahead of the big-ticket event.

The Times of India

Indian hockey teams aim for Paris berth via Hangzhou Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian men's and women's hockey teams are keen to win the gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games to secure direct qualification for the next year's Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

Ultimate Table Tennis: High Performance Director the need of the hour, says Sharath Kamal

A. Sharath Kamal, on the cusp of featuring in his fifth Asian Games, has stressed on the need for the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) to appoint a high performance director (HPD) and a full-time overseas national coach. Sharath feels the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September-October will be…

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