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Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post

Sanjay/Anita to contest for WFI President; 16 candidates from Brij Bhushan camp to contest all 15 posts; RSPB sec. Lochab & Dushyant Sharma for Treasurer; Jai Prakash withdraws from President & Sec-Gen; Coaches Jagmander & Hargobind not accompanying Indian wrestling team for Asian Games.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Tough challenge in the form of table-topper Malaysia awaits Craig Fulton’s India

For a team with a disproportionate share of victories in its face-offs, India has never been very comfortable against Malaysia. The host would be hoping to do better than the draw it managed the last time the two met but it won’t be easy. Craig Fulton’s men have had contrasting…

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Wasteful India held to 1-1 draw by Japan

India dominated the possession, controlled the game, earned a bagful of chances and wasted them equally quickly to split points with Japan with a 1-1 draw on Friday in a game that raises more questions on its preparations ahead of the big-ticket Asian Games than ever. It was a case…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Red-faced AIFF says senior players' inclusion rests on their availability

NEW DELHI: With the All India Football Federation (AIFF) scampering to control the damage following their president Kalyan Chaubey's admission of overlooking the inclusion and entries of the three senior players for the Asian Games, many within the Football House, while alluding to the "immaturity" of their chief official in…

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2023

Harmeet Desai questions TTFI’s selection criteria for Asian Games

Harmeet has been in the news for speaking his mind about being excluded as one of India’s two singles entries for the forthcoming Asian Games. Even before India’s squad was officially announced on July 7, Harmeet, who was an integral part of India’s men’s team that won a historic bronze…

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Chhetri, Sandhu & Jhingan's names not in list sent for Asian Games; AIFF prez says organisers have been requested to give them accreditation

NEW DELHI: Indian football's talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and centre-back Sandesh Jhingan's names are missing from the country's official list of athletes for the upcoming Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, TOI has reliably learnt.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

MR Poovamma returns to action after dope ban, Kishore Jena wins javelin throw event in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Senior India quarter-miler and Asian Games medallist MR Poovamma on Friday returned to action at the Sri Lankan National Championships after serving a two-year ban for flunking a dope test in 2021.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur's Asian Games participation hinges on team's success

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur's appearance in the upcoming Asian Games will depend on her team's performance, as they must reach the final to grant her eligibility. The mega event is scheduled to commence on September 23 in Hangzhou, promising high-stakes cricketing action.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

With Sunil Chhetri and Igor Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian football has made significant progress in recent times, with notable advancements in the sport's popularity among the public. This rising interest, along with the sport's development, has led to a strong argument in favor of including both the men's and women's national football teams in the upcoming…

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

We have lodged protest with China over stapled visas: MEA

NEW DELHI: The three Arunachal athletes who were given stapled visas by China are also part of India's official wushu contingent for the upcoming Asian Games to be held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023