The Latest Breaking News from Asian Games

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 · Oct 2, 2023

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 · Oct 2, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

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 · Oct 1, 2023

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 · Oct 1, 2023

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…

The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023