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Fencer Bhavani Devi tops pool, eyes historic Asian Games medal

NEW DELHI: Indian fencer Bhavani Devi made a resounding statement at the Asian Games, surging into the women's sabre individual pre-quarterfinals while securing the top rank in her pool. With her eyes set on clinching her first-ever Asian Games fencing medal, the 30-year-old athlete, who represented India at the Tokyo…

The Times of India

Hangzhou Asian Games | 10m air rifle team makes it a golden day for India

Tomar: Impish smile, beaming after two medals; opened medal tally for India; men went a step further with gold, World Record; bronze in individual event; focussed on Olympics; 25m rapid fire pistol team settled for bronze.

The Hindu

Air rifle bronze a validation for 3P specialist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar

PUNE: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar doesn’t get bothered by roadblocks.

The Times of India

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Cricket at the Asian Games reminds of what's surely coming to the Olympics

The Asian Games offer a preview of what could soon be coming to the Olympics

The Independent UK

Unanswered questions over Peng Shuai show power of sport has its limits

For all the talk of sport as a catalyst for change, ongoing fears for former tennis star suggest oppressive regimes hold all the cards

The Guardian - UK

COVID-hit triathlete Hauser qualifies for Olympics

Three weeks after suffering COVID, Australia's Matt Hauser has qualified for the Paris Olympics with eighth place at the world triathlon series grand final.

AAP

Megan Rapinoe says farewell to USWNT with 2-0 win over South Africa at Soldier Field

Rapinoe announced in July that she was retiring after an illustrious career that included a pair of World Cup championships as well as gold and bronze medals in the Olympics.

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Breakers Dominika Banevič and Victor Montalvo qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics

Lithuanian teenager Dominika Banevič and American Victor Montalvo have qualified for next year’s Paris Olympics after winning the World Breaking Championship on Sunday

The Independent UK

Hangzhou Asian Games: Japan puts up a Volleyball master-class to outclass India

India’s dream of a medal ends with Japan's win. Despite strong performances, India's lack of experience and resources prove costly as Japan's depth in quality and experience lead to a straight set win. India's players battle off-court too, with limited opportunities and lack of recognition for the PVL.

The Hindu

‘You cannot throw the rule book at anyone, it won’t help’

Players belong to the clubs so negotiations are only way to solve Asian Games and Olympics issue, says AFC secretary general

The Hindu

We should stop using acronyms like BIPOC

The term prompts oppression Olympics and reinforces settler colonialism

Salon

Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks as the Asian Games open

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games in China offered all the staples of a major international sports event

The Independent UK

Olympic dream gives Wiegman extra fuel for England’s Nations League tilt

The coach would savour the chance to be at the helm of Team GB in Paris, but may need to tweak Lucy Bronze’s role first

The Guardian - UK

A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise

More than a 100 years ago, doctors thought that too much running or other vigorous activity could harm us. Marathoner Clarence DeMar proved them wrong.

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Radio France Internationale

France’s innovative 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. You’ll meet RFI English journalist Melissa Chemam, who is taking over the “Listeners Corner” while Paul Myers is away, there’s a challenge from listener Ashik Eqbal Tokon, and of course,…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Savita wants to take it one step at a time

Skipper says team can win gold but players won't put pressure on themselves thinking about it

The Independent UK

League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time

The world of online gaming takes its place this year at the Asian Games as an official event for the first time, with gold medals in play across seven top titles

Evening Standard

Sarina Wiegman makes England admission after Lionesses beat Scotland in the Nations League

Lionesses hold off Scotland in second-half to get campaign up and running

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Transom's times come again

One of the country’s top swimmers is to trial for the NZ team for the first time since 2017. This time she could qualify for the Paris Olympics in multiple events. Dave Crampton reports.

The Hindu

Can P.V. Sindhu rediscover her rhythm in Hangzhou?

PV Sindhu faces a tough challenge to regain her form and win medals at the Asian Games and Olympics. With her pedigree, she has the potential to succeed, but it depends on her motivation and desire to win.

France 24

Hangzhou hosts 19th Asian Games: A political stage for China?

Starting on Saturday September 23, China is hosting the Asian Games, a major multi-sport event held every four years between the Olympics. The 19th edition, postponed from last year, brings together some 12,000 athletes from across the continent, competing in 40 sports over two weeks in the eastern city of…

Al Jazeera

Biggest ever Asian Games set to kick off in China’s Hangzhou

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

Sports Illustrated

There Will Never Be Anyone Quite Like Megan Rapinoe

Few have had as big of an impact off the field as they had on it—and Rapinoe will end her international career as a legend in both regards.

The Hindu

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

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Times of India

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…

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