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Asian Games to accept Russian, Belarusian athletes

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Saturday approved the participation of up to 500 Russian and Belarusian athletes without national symbols at this year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to lead India's TT squad at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India's 10-member table tennis squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games in September-October has been announced, with Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra leading the team. The objective is to replicate the historic success achieved in the previous edition.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

IPL version of Impact Player rule in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; BCCI approves Asian Games participation

The IPL version of the much-talked about Impact Player Rule will be used in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy (SMAT) beginning October 16, the BCCI Apex Council approved on July 7. The Apex Council also approved the participation of the men’s and women’s teams for the Asian Games in…

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Mental conditioning specialist Paddy Upton to work with Indian men's hockey team

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is set to receive valuable assistance from mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hockey India has responded to the coaching staff's request for support in building the mental toughness of…

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Rohan Bopanna, Ankita Raina to spearhead Indian challenge in tennis at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday announced the 12-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, which will commence on September 23.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2023

Covid-delayed Asian Games defy 'difficulties' to enter home straight

HANGZHOU: Chinese organisers said Wednesday there had been "a lot of difficulties" but Asian Games venues were ready for the pandemic-delayed competition with 100 days to go.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Equestrian team’s Asiad preparations hit by fund crunch

NEW DELHI: The Indian equestrian team’s preparation for the upcoming Asian Games has hit a major roadblock owing to shortage of funds. The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), which has been in the news for mostly the wrong reasons of late, has informed the country’s core probable riders selected to…

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2023

Kuttappa optimistic of his wards getting three to four Olympic quota places at the Asian Games

Encouraged by the Indian male boxers’ best-ever showing of three bronze medals in the recent World boxing championships in Tashkent, head coach C.A. Kuttappa is optimistic that his boys will earn three to four Olympic quota places at the Hangzhou Asian Games in September.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Ex-Hangzhou Party Chief Pleads Guilty to Taking $28 Million of Bribes

Zhou Jiangyong to be sentenced later for corruption that prosecutors said took place over 22 years

Caixin Global · Apr 27, 2023

Alibaba's Jack Ma returns to mainland China

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has resurfaced in China after months of overseas travel, visiting a school in the eastern city of Hangzhou where he discussed various topics including artificial intelligence

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023