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India clinch 17 medals, including six gold, to begin Para Asian Games campaign in style

NEW DELHI: India had a remarkable start to the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, securing a total of 17 medals on the opening day. This impressive haul included six gold, six silver, and five bronze medals.

The Times of India

From grassroots to glory: Odisha's impact on Indian hockey's rise

NEW DELHI: Following a nine-year wait, the Indian men’s hockey team clinched the gold at the recently-concluded Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Blue Colts emerged victorious in the final, with a resounding 5-1 victory against defending champions, Japan.

The Times of India

Volleyball bounces off the net of National Games in Goa

Despite India’s impressive early run in the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, where its men stunned former three-time champion South Korea and a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei before finishing sixth, volleyball will not be in the National Games which begin in Goa on October 26.

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IOC reacts to stapled visas issue: Athletes should have free & unfettered access to sports competitions

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday invoked the “general principle” of its charter which called for the “free and unfettered” access to sports competitions for athletes regardless of their nationalities, as the governing body of the worldwide Olympic movement threw its weight behind the three Indian female wushu…

The Times of India

NRAI felicitates medal winners from the Hangzhou Asian Games

: NRAI felicitated Asian Games medalists with mementos. India will field 36-member squad for Asian Championship, aiming to win 11 Olympic quota. 38-member junior squad also to compete, with 24 coaches and support staff. India aspires to win more Olympic quota than 15 at Tokyo Games.

The Hindu

Bihar swimmer Aalam confident of good showing at Para Asian Games

KOLKATA: Encouraged by India’s best-ever show in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games, the biggest-ever Indian contingent of 309 athletes to 2022 Para Asian Games is confident to better the 107-medal mark set by their able-bodied compatriots. India is sending 196 men and 113 women to the 4th Para Asian…

The Times of India

Bronze medal winner in Asian Games felicitated in Ballari

Nandini Agasara, who won the Bronze medal in the Women’s Heptathlon 800 m event at the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China, was felicitated by the district administration in Ballari on Saturday. She is from Raravi village in Siruguppa taluk of Ballari district.

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AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 6 - 12, 2023

People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New York during a demonstration in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas, and people prayed for rain during a drought near the Incachaca dam…

The Independent UK

Winning Asian Games gold medal biggest moment of my career and equestrian has a bright future in India, says Jaipur girl Divyakriti Singh

JAIPUR: There were many firsts for the Indian contingent at the recently concluded Asian Games in Hangzhou and one of them was winning a maiden gold medal in the equestrian event.

The Times of India

Two Indians javelin throwers will join 90m club in future: Neeraj Chopra

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes the day is not too far when two Indians javelin throwers will join the elite 90m club following his stirring duel with compatriot Kishore Jena at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Times of India

Indian athletes will perform even better at the next Asian Games, asserts Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 10 assured all possible help to Indian athletes in their endeavour to achieve greater heights and expressed confidence that the country will better its Hangzhou performance in the next edition of the Asian Games.

The Hindu

Several firsts for India at Hangzhou Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The Asian Games in Hangzhou will be remembered by India not just for the record number of medals its contingent brought from the showpiece but also for the athletes who explored the limits of their endurance to return home successful in disciplines which were hitherto out of their…

The Times of India

PM Modi to meet Indian Asian Games contingent on Tuesday

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to engage with and address the accomplished Indian athletes who participated in the Hangzhou Asian Games. The interaction is scheduled for around 4:30 PM on October 10, 2023, at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi.

The Times of India

Indian shooters excel in Hangzhou but Olympics will be the real test

NEW DELHI: Indian shooters made a huge statement at the Asian Games, scripting a trail of success and returning home with an unprecedented 22 medals, the country's best ever showing in the continental showpiece.

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Asian Games: Curtains down as India look up

Goodbye Hangzhou: Happy ending to successful Asian Games; torch is handed over to next host Nagoya-Aichi

The Independent UK

The Asian Games wrap up, with China dominating the medal count

The Asian Games wrapped up Sunday with China dominating the medal count, followed by Japan and South Korea. China has traditionally been strong in the event and it was again, taking advantage of being at home in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

The Hindu

Thank you Hangzhou, hello Aichi-Nagayo

Closing ceremony celebrates solidarity in Asia: Li, Randhir praise Hangzhou for delivering ‘distinctly Chinese’ Games. Hundreds of athletes from 45 countries congregate to celebrate success of Indian contingent, best-ever Asian Games campaign with 107 medals. LED giant sprouting osmanthuses, video package of best moments, cauldron extinguished by digital torchbearer.

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games: China's sporting might, hospitality sets new standards

HANGZHOU: A sense of quiet will descend on China's technology hub from Monday. The airports will be busier than the Villages, stadiums and the media centres. Athletes, fans, officials and the mediapersons will head back after almost three weeks of action at breakneck pace -- having shared hugs, smiles, selfies…

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Medals across 21 events; Indian sportspersons make big strides

India crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time at the Asian Games, with athletes from 21 sports winning medals. Read more on The Hindu

The Times of India

Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down on memorable Hangzhou Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The 2023 Asian Games on Sunday concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony in Hangzhou, celebrating the incredible achievements of the athletes and showcasing China's rich cultural heritage.

The Hindu

It's time for India to bid for Olympics games, says Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha

P.T. Usha who took charge as IOA chief in December last year, said she was not at all surprised at India winning more than 100 medals in Hangzhou.

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | Security tightened ahead of closing ceremony

China hosted the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with 12,407 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports. China topped the medals table with 201 golds, two better than their previous best of 199. Japan took second place with 52 golds, and South Korea third on 42. India’s total medal haul…

The Times of India

Gold at stake, India-Iran kabaddi tie spills into chaos

HANGZHOU: Controversy marred India vs Iran men's kabaddi final after a contentious do-or-die raid in the dying minutes of the title clash, which resulted in the competition being suspended for over an hour.

The Times of India

'Entire nation is overjoyed': PM Modi praises athletes after India's best-ever Asian Games performance

NEW DELHI: As Indian athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, achieving a remarkable tally of 107 medals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the athletes and said that the 'entire nation is overjoyed'. This achievement holds the promise of an exceptional show at the 2024…

The Times of India

Golden 'sixer' for India on day of doubles

Record medal haul for country, finishes games with 107 medals

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