The Latest Breaking News from Asian Games

India’s top eventing rider, Chirag Khandal, announces shock retirement at age 19

NEW DELHI: Indian horse rider Chirag Khandal, who became the youngest equestrian player to qualify for the upcoming Asian Games, announced on Thursday his retirement from the sport owing to official apathy and federation politics.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

Players’ kin hand over jerseys to Asiad-bound Indian hockey teams

BENGALURU: When Sauran Katariya was asked to present the India jersey to her Asian Games-bound daughter Vandana, she did so with pride and unshed tears of joy. This was truly a dream come true.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

HOCKEY | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet

India fav'd to win Asian Games gold; Manpreet Singh says team taking tournament seriously, coach Fulton's motto is 'defend to win'. Team must remain focused, take clinical approach vs Pakistan.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra looks to become first Indian athlete to win World Championship crown

There is a pattern to how Neeraj Chopra operates at marquee international competitions. Whether it’s the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games or the Diamond League, one can clearly see that Neeraj likes to set the pace right at the start. He gets a massive, 86-87m-plus throw in his first two…

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2023

'Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible': Brij Bhushan Singh on Wrestling Federation of India's suspension

NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh placed blame on prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for the suspension of the federation. This suspension comes as a severe blow ahead of major sporting events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, and…

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

World Athletics Championships | Chopra primed to win gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

Neeraj Chopra primed to win javelin gold in Budapest. He has won gold in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League. His first throw of 88.77m was season's best and fourth best of career. Rivals Peters, Vadlejch, and Weber have struggled, leaving Nadeem as main contender. Chopra has beaten…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Aman and Sumit make it to Indian freestyle squad for World Championships

Team for Asian Games

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh in Asian Games camp from August 30

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's chess team, which includes World Cup silver medalist GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and three other quarter-finalists, will have a four-day tactical camp beginning on August 30.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

Eight Asiad-bound wrestlers skip Worlds trials in wake of WFI's suspension

NEW DELHI: India will field a new-look team at the World Championships next month. Eight out of the 12 wrestlers selected in the women's freestyle and greco-roman disciplines for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou skipped the selection trials for the Belgrade Worlds held in NIS Patiala on Friday. Three…

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

Asian Games a litmus test for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal

The continental competition with several strong contenders will tell Indian table tennis where it stands, says the decorated paddler. He also feels the performance at Hangzhou will shape the sport’s future in the country because it’s likely to determine the funding for the next cycle

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023