The Latest Breaking News from Nagoya

Mona Agarwal wins second gold of Asian Para Games with world record

Mona Agarwal achieved a remarkable victory by winning gold and setting a new world record in Nagoya. She scored 357.5 in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event, surpassing the previous record. Agarwal had also claimed gold earlier in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. Her achievements…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

India sweep men's high jump T63; Anjanaben takes women's 400m T47 gold

India's para-athletes secured multiple medals at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Thursday, with Shailesh Kumar leading an Indian sweep in the men's high jump T63 with a Games-record 1.89m effort. Anjanaben Bumbadiya won the women's 400m T47 gold, while Jayanti Behera and Tejalben Damor added silver medals.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Lufthansa Group boosts Japan network with up to 50 flights per week from summer 2027

Due to a ‘strong increase in demand’, the group’s airlines will offer up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese airports next summer.

Euronews · Oct 13

Asian Games 2026: India slips from Hangzhou high as Aichi-Nagoya exposes gaps in shooting, athletics

India achieved a total of 85 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which is a decrease. The country secured 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals compared to the previous event. Traditional strongholds like shooting and athletics underperformed significantly, contributing to the overall medal shortfall. Notably, India's increased presence…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games IND vs PAK: Blue wave sweeps Nagoya as fans turn India-Pakistan final into carnival

Indian fans turned Nagoya blue ahead of the Asian Games India-Pakistan cricket final, with many travelling from Tokyo by Shinkansen and paying steep ticket prices. For the expatriate community, the high-profile clash offered a taste of home while giving cricket in Japan a significant boost.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

From ‘biased’ schedules to lost buses, why athletes are so angry about Japan’s Asian Games

IN FOCUS: From accommodation and scheduling to transport and accreditation, the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan have been beset by a plethora of problems. Now critics are arguing whether handing over operations to a controversial overseas company was the right decision. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Sanju Samson says constant meetings and activities keeping India ''switched on''

With heavy rains sweeping across India, the preparation for the semifinal clash against Sri Lanka has faced challenges. The team has focused on indoor training sessions while maintaining high spirits. Players are eager to hit the field and recognize the stakes involved in this semifinal. Their optimism about adapting to…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Nagoya mayor apologises to Asian Games athletes over accommodation, transport problems

Nagoya's mayor expressed apologies for the problems faced by athletes at the Asian Games. Complaints included shortages of accommodation and delays in transportation services. These issues resulted in some athletes being stranded at the airport upon arrival. Local organizers admitted to mismanagement and poor communication with national teams participating in…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

‘Bronze monkey has to be removed’: Tejaswin Shankar rues Asian Games bronze

Tejaswin Shankar secured a bronze medal in the decathlon at the Asian Games held in Nagoya. He expressed disappointment at not achieving silver and emphasized that bronze feels like a loss. Tejaswin won the 1500m race within the decathlon but acknowledged the gold medal was out of reach. He indicated…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Asian Games 2026: Tajinderpal Singh Toor's hat-trick bid ends in silver as rain, injuries hamper Indian shot putter

Tajinderpal Singh Toor competed in shot put at the Asian Games in Nagoya. He achieved a best throw of 20.64m, gaining a silver medal after some competition challenges. Toor's previous Games record was surpassed by Iranian athlete Mohammadreza Tayebise, who threw 20.81m. Despite his efforts and past successes, Toor expressed…

The Economic Times · Sep 26