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Asian Games: Chance for Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess

NEW DELHI: India is sending its largest-ever contingent of 655 athletes to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with hopes of surpassing the 70 medals (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze) won in the 2018 edition. The catchline for India's campaign is 'Iss baar, sau paar' (this time crossing…

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

Bengaluru's Spider-Man aims to make a mark

7-member Indian squad hope to scale new heights in Hangzhou

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

Hangzhou all decked up to weave memorable tales

NEW DELHI: It was 10 in the morning and the blue skyline of Hangzhou was covered with fluffy dark clouds on Thursday, with intermittent rains bringing down the temperature a bit.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize. How about kabaddi, sepaktakraw, and wushu?

If you are bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian Games when they open in Hangzhou, China

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Asian Games | Hockey captain Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at opening ceremony

India's Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) will lead the 655-member strong contingent at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Neeraj Chopra (javelin) was the flag-bearer at the 2018 Asian Games. 481 gold medals are up for grabs in 40 disciplines, with the opening ceremony on Saturday and…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain named India's flag-bearers for Asian Games opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain have been named India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony scheduled to take place on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

Sreejesh eyes direct berth to Olympics through Asiad, wants to change colour of medal in Paris

NEW DELHI: At 35, PR Sreejesh is standing at the twilight of his career and the Hangzhou Asian Games is most likely his last appearance at the continental showpiece.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

Bitter taste of climate change: Drought diminishes China's tea yields, alters flavour

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

France 24 · Sep 18, 2023

Indian ‘super moms’ competing at Asian Games

Indian athletes are smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete after giving birth. Mary Kom and Sania Mirza are two of the most well-known. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dipika Pallikal (Squash), Koneru Humpy (Chess), Harika Dronavalli (Chess) and Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) will compete, each having achieved success in their…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Highly-rated Rudrankksh Patil keen to add Asian Games medal to his tally

Rudrankksh Patil, 19, is seen as a possible successor to Abhinav Bindra. He won a gold and Olympic quota in his maiden international senior-level outing. He wants to follow in Bindra's footsteps to claim an Olympic gold. He is in constant touch with Bindra and has learnt a lot from…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023