The Latest Breaking News from Asian Games

Praveen Kumar Sobti was a gentle giant: Bahadur Singh

CHANDIGARH: During the first lockdown in 2020 when Doordarshan re-ran the BR Chopra-epic Mahabharat, former Indian athletics team head coach Bahadur Singh was happy to see his old friend and four-time Asian Games medallist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti back on TV playing the character of "Bheem".

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

AFI condoles former Asian Games medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti's death

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the demise of former double Asian Games gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti and said he will remain an inspiration for the future generations for his 11 years of international success.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2022

Remembering Praveen Kumar Sobti - Asian Games gold medallist & the 'Bheem' of Mahabharat

With quotes from an interview to TimesofIndia.com's Amit Kumar in May 2020

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2022

AICF expects strong finish for India at Asian Games

CHENNAI: As chess makes a return to the Asian Games for the first time since the 2010 Guangzhou edition in China, India will be hoping for a medal rush. The AICF (All India Chess Federation), on Saturday, named five-time former World champion Viswanathan Anand as the team mentor. The AICF…

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2022

Sports: Viswanathan Anand to mentor Indian chess team for 2022 Asian Games

With eight months left for the Asian Games 2022 to start at Hangzhou, China on September 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) is hopeful of a rich medal haul from their men's and women's team when the chess discipline returns to the Asian Games fold after 12 years.

Dynamite News · Jan 29, 2022

Legendary Viswanathan Anand to mentor Indian chess players ahead of Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand has been roped in as a mentor of the Indian players looking to break into the team for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where the sport will make a comeback after a gap of 12 years.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2022

Legendary Anand to mentor Indian chess players ahead of Asian Games

Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10 to 25

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2022

Asian Games 2022: 40 sports to feature, cricket to be back after 11 years

MUMBAI: The 2022 Asian Games will take place from September 10 to September 25, 2022, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China and there will be five co-host cities.

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2022

Padma Shri will inspire me to strive harder for Asian Games, says Pramod Bhagat

MADRID (Spain): Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has said the Padma Shri award will inspire him to thrive harder and put in extra efforts in training for Asian Games.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2022

Focussed on winning Asian Games to qualify for Paris Olympics, youngsters will get opportunities: Sreejesh

NEW DELHI: Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian men's hockey side's main focus is qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games this year besides giving opportunities to youngsters.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2022