The Latest Breaking News from Asian Games

ATHLETICS | With an eye on the Paris Olympics, Vismaya takes a fresh start

Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh CM assures cash incentives to State Wushu players who could not participate in Asian Games

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu assured that the three Wushu players of the State, who could not participate in the Asian Games at Hangzou in China, will be given ₹20 lakh incentive.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Anant Jeet Singh Naruka claims silver medal in men's skeet

NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured the silver medal in the men's skeet event at the Asian Games, adding to his previous team gold medal alongside Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Gurjoat Khangura.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Esha Singh clinches silver in women's 25m pistol

NEW DELHI: Esha Singh, the young Indian shooter, secured a silver medal in the women's individual 25m pistol event at the Asian Games. Despite this, Manu Bhaker, the Youth Olympics champion, was unable to secure a podium finish in the same event.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Why KL Rahul should continue as first choice WK-batter: Former India cricketer explains

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Saba Karim has weighed in on the debate surrounding KL Rahul's place in the India playing XI, expressing his belief that the 31-year-old star batter should maintain his role as the team's first choice wicketkeeper-batsman.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

In Patoda, a trot down memory lane for gold winner from 1982

NEW DELHI: As echoes of India's gold medal in equestrian at the ongoing Asian Games trickled into Patoda village in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, a 72-year-old resident found himself going back in time. This ride down memory lane was a gentle trot, not a canter or a gallop.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Fantastic Four proves mettle after years of toil

As India celebrates its first equestrian gold medal at the Asian Games in 41 years, it comes in the background of years of struggle and months of uncertainty. Once a marked domain of the army, civilians have turned flag bearers of the sport over the past decade. But that has…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Sift Kaur Samra strikes gold with record-breaking performance

NEW DELHI: Indian markswoman Sift Kaur Samra displayed exceptional shooting skills to secure the gold medal in the individual 50m rifle 3-position event at the Asian Games. Samra achieved a remarkable World and Games record score of 469.6, earning the top spot on the podium. Her compatriot, Ashi Chouksey, delivered…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Indian trio shoots team gold in women's 25m pistol event

NEW DELHI: India's trio of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan secured the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event at the Asian Games. Their collective effort produced a score of 1759, elevating India to the top of the podium and securing the nation's fourth gold medal…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Judo at Asian Games: Tulika Maan loses in bronze medal match

Earlier, Tulika knocked out Macao’s Qing Lam Lai 10-0 in just 15 seconds with an ippon. But in the quarterfinal, she lost to Japanese Wakaba Tomita who thrashed her 10-0 with an ippon.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023