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Rohan Bopanna, Ankita Raina to spearhead Indian challenge in tennis at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday announced the 12-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, which will commence on September 23.

The Times of India

Protesting wrestlers return to training at Sonepat SAI centre as Asian Games trials loom

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Sonepat has regained its lively atmosphere as protesting wrestlers join their fellow athletes to gear up for the upcoming Asian Games trials. The wrestlers have been vocal in their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP…

The Times of India

Asian Games volleyball team’s selection trials postponed at the last minute

Players reach Bengaluru for trials, new dates to be announced soon

The Hindu

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Tejaswin Shankar breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

BHUBANESWAR: Competing in only his third decathlon of career, Tejaswin Shankar of Delhi breached the Asian Games qualifying mark en route winning the gold to steal the limelight on the third day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championship here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Need to create more scoring opportunities, admits hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh

NEW DELHI: Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Saturday admitted India will have to focus on conceding fewer goals from the touchline and create more scoring opportunities in the striking circle if they are to be ready for the upcoming challenges, including the Asian Games.

The Times of India

IOA reaches out to help wrestlers get to Asian Games

NEW DELHI: In further de-escalation of tension between the Centre and the protesting wrestlers, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the organisers of the upcoming Asian Games with a request to extend the ‘entry by name date’ of the Indian wrestling contingent by August 15.

The Times of India

Wrestlers want Asian Games trials in August, IOA approaches OCA for deadline extension

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games after the protesting grapplers requested the Sports Ministry to conduct trials in August.

The Times of India

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Anjali books Asian Games berth after winning 400m gold in National Inter-State C'ship

NEW DELHI: Anjali Devi, representing Haryana, made a remarkable comeback after a four-year injury lay-off, delivering a stunning performance to win the gold medal in the women's 400m event at the National Inter-State Championship in Bhubaneswar. Her victory secured her a place in the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian…

The Times of India

Indian women's hockey team gears up for crucial Spain tour ahead of Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian women's hockey team captain Savita has expressed the importance of the upcoming tour of Spain, stating that it will not only help identify areas that need improvement but also provide an opportunity for junior players to prove themselves and make it to the Asian Games squad.

The Times of India

Manju Rani wins women's 35km race walk but fails to breach Asiad qualifying mark

Manju Rani of Punjab clinched the gold medal in the women's 35km race walk event at the National Inter-State Athletics Championship on Friday. However, her victory was accompanied by disappointment as she failed to meet the Asian Games qualifying mark.

The Times of India

Juniors are burned out due to overtraining, so not enough back-up for women's 4x400m relay: Radhakrishnan Nair

BHUBANESWAR: Winner of five successive gold from 2002 to 2018 in women's 4x400m relay, India is struggling to string together a six-member team for the upcoming Asian Games, and chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair attributed it to the lack of back-up from junior athletes.

The Times of India

Hima Das will miss Asian Games due to hamstring injury, says chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair

NEW DELHI: Indian athletics chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair has confirmed that star sprinter Hima Das will not be able to participate in the upcoming Asian Games in China due to a hamstring injury she sustained in April.

The Times of India

India's top athletes to strive for Asian Games selection at Nationals

BHUBANESWAR: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is expectedly not competing but all the other top athletes of the country, led by long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, will look to seal Asian Games berths when the National Inter-State Championship begins here Thursday.

The Times of India

Covid-delayed Asian Games defy 'difficulties' to enter home straight

HANGZHOU: Chinese organisers said Wednesday there had been "a lot of difficulties" but Asian Games venues were ready for the pandemic-delayed competition with 100 days to go.

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Equestrian team’s Asiad preparations hit by fund crunch

NEW DELHI: The Indian equestrian team’s preparation for the upcoming Asian Games has hit a major roadblock owing to shortage of funds. The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), which has been in the news for mostly the wrong reasons of late, has informed the country’s core probable riders selected to…

The Hindu

IOA forms four-member ad-hoc committee for volleyball

IOA forms ad-hoc committee for volleyball, it will conduct the VFI elections and also select teams for this year’s Asian Games

The Times of India

After Junior Asia Cup title triumph, senior players cannot take their place for granted: Schopman

NEW DELHI: Senior India hockey players cannot take their place in the side for the upcoming Asian Games for granted after the success of the junior women's team in the Asia Cup in Japan recently, chief coach Janneke Schopman has said.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved, says Sakshi Malik; Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur

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"We will participate in Asian Games only when...", Sakshi Malik at Sonipat 'Mahapanchayat'

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, on Saturday said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their "issues get resolved". Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Will the daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear and intimidation: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Asian Games gold medallist and one of the prominent faces of the wrestlers' protest against WFI chief, Vinesh Phogat on Thursday wondered if the country's daughters would get justice in this "atmosphere of fear and intimidation".

The Times of India

Anurag Thakur to review India’s preparedness for Asian Games alongside 100th MOC meeting

NEW DELHI: Sports minister Anurag Thakur will review India's preparedness for the upcoming Asian Games during the 100th Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting.

The Times of India

Asian Games is the immediate target but the main goal is Paris Olympics, says Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has revealed that preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics will commence with the fourth season of Ultimate Table Tennis, scheduled to take place in Pune from July 13 to July 30.

The Hindu

Kuttappa optimistic of his wards getting three to four Olympic quota places at the Asian Games

Encouraged by the Indian male boxers’ best-ever showing of three bronze medals in the recent World boxing championships in Tashkent, head coach C.A. Kuttappa is optimistic that his boys will earn three to four Olympic quota places at the Hangzhou Asian Games in September.

The Hindu

Elite Manipur sportspersons appeal for peace

Appealing for peace in Manipur, elite sportspersons, led by Olympian weightlifter Kunjarani Devi and former World boxing champion Sarita Devi, have said that an atmosphere of violence has deeply impacted people and may mar the Asian Games preparations of the athletes belonging to the state.

The Times of India

Priya Mohan aims for Asian Games medal under new coach's guidance

NEW DELHI: Returning to the track after a hamstring injury, talented Indian quarter-miler Priya Habbathanahalli Mohan is determined to reclaim her title as the country's fastest runner in the 400m event. With her sights set on securing a medal in the upcoming Asian Games, the 20-year-old athlete is now under…

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