The Latest Breaking News from Asian Games

IOA ad-hoc panel pushes back decision on wrestling trials, awaits OCA response on deadline extension

NEW DELHI: The IOA ad-hoc panel members met on Tuesday but could not finalise a date to conduct wrestling trials for the Asian Games and World Championship as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) was still sitting on its request for July 15 deadline extension.

The Times of India · Jul 4, 2023

Vinesh Phogat’s trip to Hungary hit by visa issues; sports ministry, MEA intervene

NEW DELHI: Leading Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s training-cum-competition trip to Hungary — to prepare for the selection trials for upcoming Asian Games and World Championships — has been hit by visa issues, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Staying fit, injury free Neeraj Chopra’s priorities ahead of Worlds, Asiad

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is aiming to remain “injury-free” as he gears up for a long and gruelling season ahead — which includes the upcoming athletics World Championships and his title defence of Diamond League Finals and Asian Games.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Indian boxing squad for Asian Games named

NEW DELHI: Record six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the Indian boxing squad for the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

No one can touch India in the Asian Games, says Kabaddi head coach Ashan Kumar

Iran defeated India by 14 points in the last Asian Games. We covered those 14 deficit points and beat them by a margin of 10 points in the final. No doubt Iran will be the team to beat in the Asian Games. We have enough time before the Asian Games,…

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Indian rifle and pistol teams for the World Championships and Asian Games announced; Rudrankksh Patil gets the nod for Asian Games

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced the rifle and pistol teams for the World Championships and Asian Games on Saturday, after the conclusion of the selection trials.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Neeraj Chopra extends stay in Europe, to return after Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has decided to extend his European stay with an eye on competing in multiple gold label events as part of his preparation for the upcoming athletics World Championships and Asian Games later this year.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

Jaspal Rana back as Manu Bhaker's personal coach two years after widely-publicised split

NEW DELHI: Legendary pistol marksman and multiple Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana confirmed on Friday that he is back as coach of one of India's best shooters Manu Bhaker, nearly two years after a split that hogged the headlines for days.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2023

Trial exemption decision has irked the wrestling community: National coaches to IOA ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The top coaches of the country on Thursday have expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision to exempt six protesting grapplers from the Asian Games and World Championships trials.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Indian hockey hires mental trainer Paddy Upton for Men’s Asian Champions Trophy

Upton has also worked with the South African men’s cricket and hockey teams, the Australian men’s hockey team, Indian Super League sides FC Goa and FC Hyderabad and the English rugby team among others.

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023