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Hangzhou Asian Games | Biswas — postman by day, Esports player by night

Ayan, a postman from Birnagar, West Bengal, is representing India at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. His mom scolded him for playing video games, but now she encourages him. He works full-time as a postman, but still finds time to train for Streetfighter: V. He hopes his presence at the…

The Hindu

'Did not expect this': Inconsolable Bhavani Devi alleges unfair refereeing after losing Asian Games quarterfinal

HANGZHOU: Six wins in a row on Tuesday at the Asian Games saw Bhavani Devi scorching the fencing piste (playing area) at the Hangzhou Dianzi University Gymnasium. But the story didn't have a fairytale ending. She was angry, agitated and unimpressed at the end of her next match, where a…

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games | The future of sports is here and it is not on a traditional playing field

China’s Hangzhou Esports Center is a futuristic setting for the Asian Games, where technology is deeply intertwined in the way of life and sport. Fans flock to catch a glimpse of gaming stars like Faker, while the athletes compete in LoL, DOTA, and other games. With a market value of…

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Asian Games: Vidit Gujrathi stumbles against China's Wei Yi; in joint second place

NEW DELHI: In the seventh round of the men's individual chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi faced a loss against the top-ranked Chinese player Wei Yi.

The Times of India

Meet the dressage riders who ended India's 41-year wait for an Asian Games equestrian gold

NEW DELHI: India claimed the team dressage gold in equestrian sport at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday, breaking a 41-year-old jinx at the continental event.

The Times of India

China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn't back down from regional confrontations

Outward aggression has taken a backseat to unctuous charm at the Asian Games as China seeks to win the hearts of more than 40 participating Asian nations and regions

The Independent UK

Aditi Ashok's caddie conundrum: who will guide her at the Asian Games?

NEW DELHI: Indian golfer Aditi Ashok, a medal hopeful at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, faces a challenging decision regarding her caddie as she prepares to compete in a star-studded women's golf field. The 25-year-old golfer narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing in fourth place at the Tokyo Olympics,…

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Dad's brave call proved right for double Asian Games medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar

HANGZHOU: When the shootoff shot released by Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar hit a 10.8 to beat compatriot Rudrankksh Patil's 10.5 on Monday, both were already Asian Games gold medallists. With Divyansh Singh Panwar included, the trio had won the men's 10m air rifle team gold with a world record score…

The Times of India

'3x3' Basketball: Indian men beat Malaysia, women lose to Uzbekistan

Indian teams had a mixed day on basketball court with men’s team winning their match against Malaysia while women lost their encounter against Uzbekistan in Hangzhou

The Hindu

Titas Sadhu: Scorekeeper-turned-accidental cricketer and now an Asian Games champion

HANGZHOU: Titas Sadhu must be believing in pleasant coincidences.

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games Day 2 | Shooting stars, women’s cricket team make India proud

Gold on debut and youth to the fore were the main themes for India on the second day at the Asian Games

The Hindu

Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi scores 2 wins, women players stutter in Asian Games chess

NEW DELHI: Making a strong comeback after an unexpected loss, third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi secured victories in the third and fourth rounds of the men's individual chess event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday.

The Times of India

Winning five medals in tough competition like Asian Games is huge: Rowing coach Ismail Baig

NEW DELHI: The Indian rowing team narrowly missed out on the elusive gold medal but head coach Ismail Baig couldn't be more delighted as his wards finished the competition with an extraordinary 5 medals at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday.

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games | Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress to pre-quarterfinals

Lower-ranked Uzbekistan pair stuns top-seeded Indians Bopanna & Bhambri in Asian Games 2nd round. Bhambri's serve & strokes falter in latter part of match.

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China, Syria Deepen Ties With ‘Strategic Partnership’

President Xi Jinping met Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou ahead of the opening of 19th Asian Games — the latter’s first trip to China in nearly two decades

The Times of India

Asian Games: Union minister Anurag Thakur heaps plaudits on Indian rowers

NEW DELHI: Union sports minister Anurag Thakur heaped praise on the victorious Men's Quadruple Sculls team, highlighting their stellar performance at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Dynamite News

Team India's air rifle triumph at Asian Games: Gold medal glory, China's record shattered

Team India's shooting trio, Divyansh Panwar, Rudrankksh Patil, and Aishwary Tomar, clinched gold in the men's 10 m air rifle team shooting event at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hangzhou Asian Games: Indian 10m air rifle team claims gold with world record score, Aishwary bags individual bronze

NEW DELHI: Indian shooters have left an indelible mark on the Asian Games, seizing three medals, including a coveted team gold, in a display of outstanding marksmanship. The Indian shooting contingent asserted its dominance by achieving five podium finishes in just two days of competition, demonstrating the country's prowess in…

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Amid row over visa denial to Indian wushu players, Chinese envoy calls for strengthening bilateral ties

China, India call for strengthening bilateral relations on healthy, stable track. Union Sports Minister cancels visit to Hangzhou to protest China's denial of visas to 3 Indian wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh. MEA reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh is integral part of India.

The Times of India

Leading country to Asian Games knockout stage in difficult circumstances, Sunil Chhetri missing son

HANGZHOU: Captain Sunil Chhetri played every minute of India's three Asian Games matches so far, scoring two of the team's three goals to lead the country to the round of 16 but having become a father recently, he is also missing his son.

The Times of India

Indian rowers' silver splash at Hangzhou Asian Games

FUYANG (Hangzhou): Notorious for being historically late starters at multi-event Games, India found itself a deserving claimant for an early-bird prize as they landed three silver and two bronze on the opening day here.

The Times of India

Ramita Jindal leads India’s silver, bronze charge in shooting at Asian Games

FUYANG (Hangzhou): Standing between the two Chinese shooters on the far left side of the lane, India’s Ramita Jindal, 19, demonstrated an innate sense of calmness and clarity in her thoughts.

The Times of India

Chess: Indian men falter in 2nd round; Humpy, Harika post two wins each at Asian Games

HANGZHOU: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan's IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men's individual event at the Asian Games here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian men's TT team loses 0-3 to South Korea in quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's table tennis team missed out on a bronze medal opportunity as they were defeated 3-0 by a second-string South Korean team in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Dynamite News

India chess team shines in round 1 of Chess at Asian Games

India’s Gujarathi Vidit Santosh, Erigaisi Arjun Kumar, Dronavalli Harika and Koneru Humpy clinched a win in the first round of the men’s and women’s individual chess at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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