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Asian Games: Rutuja Bhosale and Rohan Bopanna win mixed doubles gold in tennis

NEW DELHI: India's tennis prowess shone brightly as Rutuja Bhosale and seasoned veteran Rohan Bopanna orchestrated a remarkable comeback to secure the gold medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Games on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 30, 2023

I will put in all my effort to defend Asian Games gold: Neeraj Chopra

HANGZHOU: Neeraj Chopra's aura at the 19th Asian Games is as unmissable as the technologically 'smart' event China has rolled out. Like those lit-up, high-rise buildings all around the city, the Olympic and world champion shines the brightest among the Indian contingent.

The Times of India · Sep 30, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | Neeraj Chopra returns to the stage where his sporting success began

Neeraj Chopra is in Hangzhou to defend his title at the Asian Games. From 2018 to now, the world of Indian sports has changed with the Olympic and World Champion now its lodestar.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Qin, Zhang star as China send Olympic warning in Asian Games blitz

China's swimmers sent a final warning shot from the Asian Games, claiming four titles on the final day. Qin Haiyang completed the breaststroke treble and Zhang Yufei won six golds. Multiple Games and Asian bests were set, incl. Pan Zhanle's 47 sec. 100m freestyle, Wang Shun's 7th fastest 200m medley,…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Aditi stays T-2, women's team third; Lahiri ninth in men’s section at Asian Games

Aditi Ashok is one shot behind leader at T-2 in Asian Games, keeping India in medal contention. Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth also in Top-15. Anirban Lahiri T-9, Shubhankar Sharma T-21 in men's event. India women 3rd, men 6th in team standings. Taichi Kho leads men's individual event by 6…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Afghan boxer first reported doping case at Asian Games

Afghan boxer Mohammad Khaibar Nooristani suspended for failing doping test at Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. He tested positive for two anabolic steroids. ITA collected sample on September 21 and the athlete has been provisionally suspended.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | Kiran Baliyan ends India’s 72-year wait for a women’s shot put medal

Indian woman shot putter Baliyan wins bronze at Asian Games, the first in 72 years. Manpreet Kaur (5th) and Himanshi Malik (5th) also competed. Tanya Chaudhary and Rachna Kumari (7th and 9th) in hammer throw. Muhammed Ajmal and Muhammed Anas Yahiya (2nd and 3rd) in 400m race. Baliyan first Indian…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

PM Narendra Modi lauds Asian Games medal winners

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the India's medal winners at the Asian Games, especially lauding the country's shooters for their remarkable achievements and podium finishes in multiple events.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Shot putter Kiran Baliyan wins India's first athletics medal in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Kiran Baliyan on Friday achieved a historic feat, becoming the first Indian woman in 72 years to secure an Asian Games medal in the shot-put event on the opening day of the athletics competitions in Hangzhou.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Eumir Marcial Advances In Asian Games Boxing, Eyes Paris Olympics

Olympic bronze medalist Marcial aims for automatic qualification in farewell bid, but faces tougher challenges ahead.

Zenger · Sep 29, 2023