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Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu eye medals as India enters packed day of action

Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu are set to compete at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Bhaker will participate in the women's 10m air pistol event following her recent performances. Chanu aims to secure a medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category after an injury setback. Additionally, Indian teams will…

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Asian Games 2026: Indian women's team in table tennis quarterfinals, men's team out

India’s women’s table tennis team edged Thailand 3-2 to enter the Asian Games quarterfinals. The men’s team, however, crashed out after a 0-3 defeat to South Korea in the round of 16.

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Asian Games 2026: Sakshi upstages Olympic-medallist, Jadumani also wins; duo enters Asiad last-16

Sakshi Chaudhary stunned Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas with a dominant 5-0 win to enter the women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinals at the Asian Games. Jadumani Singh also advanced to the last 16 with a 5-0 victory over Nepal’s Chandra Bahadur Thapa.

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She gave up CA career to become MMA referee: Meet Prachiti Nagpurkar, first Indian to officiate a bout at Asian Games

Maharashtra’s Prachiti Nagpurkar scripted history at the Asian Games by becoming the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts bout at the continental multi-sport event, marking a major milestone after she left behind a career in chartered accountancy to pursue her passion for MMA officiating.

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Asian Games 2026: I struggled to settle into a position from the start, says Elavenil on finishing 4th in mixed team event

Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final at the Asian Games. Despite a strong qualification round, the Indian pair struggled in the final, with both shooters focusing on consistency and execution as key takeaways.

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Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag power India past Japan into semis

India beat Japan 3-0 in the Asian Games 2026 men's badminton quarterfinal, with Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty sealing a semifinal spot and assuring India a medal.

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'It's going good, players are also happy': IOA President PT Usha says accommodation issues resolved at Asian Games

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Tuesday said the accommodation-related problems faced by the Indian contingent during the initial days of the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya have been resolved, adding that athletes are now comfortable and enjoying the Games.

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Asian Games 2026: Three days, no shooting gold medal yet as Elavenil-Mane falter in 10m air rifle mixed team

Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane secured fourth place in the 10m air rifle mixed team final. This result extended India's ongoing wait for a shooting gold medal at the Asian Games. The pair qualified strongly but struggled to maintain their rhythm during the medal rounds. China secured the…

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Fencing at Asian Games: Taniksha impresses before losing in prequarters; Hemash, Sachin out early

India’s Taniksha Khatri bowed out of the Asian Games women’s individual epee event after a 9-15 pre-quarterfinal loss to world champion Song Sera of South Korea. Khatri had earlier beaten Thailand’s Natpapat Sangngio 15-10. Mitva Chaudhari, Sachin and Hemash Singh Sanasam also exited in their respective round-of-32 bouts.

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Mixed martial arts bids to make the Olympics sans the wire cage and blood

A modified mixed martial arts version is being showcased at the Asian Games. This sport aims for Olympic inclusion in Brisbane by 2032. Organizers are removing the cage to align with Olympic values and safety. The International Olympic Committee currently finds the sport too violent. Efforts are underway to change…

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Asian Games 2026: SAI steps up support to India athletes with transport and extra rooms

The Sports Authority of India has enhanced athlete support at the Asian Games. Transport facilities were arranged for shooters and rooms for coaches and staff. Medical teams received cars for efficient movement between competition venues. A dedicated reception team assists arriving athletes with formalities and guidance. India's 501-strong contingent will…

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Asian Games 2026: India suffer 0-3 defeat to South Korea in men's table tennis Round of 16

India's men's table tennis team exited the Asian Games after a defeat to South Korea. The women's table tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Thailand. Indian shooters Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Mairaj Khan competed in skeet qualification events. Sakshi Chaudhary progressed in boxing while Taniksha Khatri advanced in…

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Asian Games 2026: Tajinderpal, Rohit, Avinash, Parul in focus as India gear up for athletics campaign

Team India begins its athletics campaign at the Asian Games on Wednesday. Several star athletes will compete in various track and field events. Avinash Sable aims to defend his steeplechase title and Tajinderpal Singh Toor seeks a hat-trick. Parul Chaudhary will defend her 5000m gold and compete in other races.…

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India bounce back from Iran defeat, sweep Pakistan 3-0 in Asian Games table tennis

India bounced back from their defeat to Iran with a commanding 3-0 win over Pakistan in the men’s table tennis team event at the Asian Games, with Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Payas Jain each winning in straight games. India’s women also swept Pakistan to book a quarterfinal spot after…

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Asian Games 2026: Srihari finishes 10th in 50m swimming backstroke final

Srihari Nataraj finished tenth in the 50m backstroke final at the Asian Games. Indian swimmers largely failed to advance beyond heats on Monday. Rishabh Das narrowly missed the 50m backstroke final, finishing eleventh overall. Other Indian swimmers also struggled in freestyle and backstroke events.

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Asian Games 2026: Double-podium in men's 10m air rifle swells India's tally to five at shooting range

India’s Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil won silver and bronze respectively in the men’s 10m air rifle individual event at the Asian Games, while both combined with Parth Mane for team silver. China’s Sheng Lihao won gold with a Games and Asian record 254.2 as India added three medals.

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Asian Games 2026: Indian hockey teams don saffron jerseys in opening matches

Indian hockey teams wore saffron kits for their Asian Games opening matches. This occurred despite Hockey India's prior declaration to revert to blue uniforms. The kit color change caused internal discord within the federation leadership. Visibility issues on blue turf were cited as a reason for the saffron choice. The…

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Asian Games 2026: From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi’s seventh-place finish at the Asian Games carried deep personal meaning after she fled Afghanistan to pursue her cycling dream. Now based in Italy, Hashimi hopes her journey inspires Afghan women and helps pave the way for the next generation to compete internationally.

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Asian Games 2026: Vidarsha dedicates team shooting silver to coach Manoj; husband Manu reflects on their journey

Vidarsha, teaming up with Elavenil Valarivan and Sonam Maskar, sealed India's first medal at the Asian Games. The Indian trio scored 1898.0 points to win silver, finishing behind China, which claimed gold with a world-record 1904.2 points. Host Japan took bronze with 1897.1 points.

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Asian Games 2026: ‘It felt like a normal competition,’ Vidarsa Vinod says after winning silver

Vidarsa Vinod secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event. She showed remarkable composure on her continental debut at the Asian Games. Vinod combined with Elavenil Valarivan and Sonam Uttam Maskar for the medal. She approached the competition with a calm mindset, treating it like any…

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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China started in blistering form on the opening day of the multisports extravaganza. Even the rain held off, and I was in top form right up until I…

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Asian Games 2026: Quimcy narrowly misses bronze in teqball

India’s Quimcy Dsouza narrowly missed out on a women’s singles teqball bronze medal at the Asian Games, losing 0-2 to Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto in Nagoya. Dsouza fought back strongly in both sets, holding set point in the first and taking an 10-8 lead in the second, but lost both 11-12.

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South Korea protest after North Korean national anthem accidentally played at Asian Games event

The North Korean national anthem was accidentally played ahead of a hockey match between South Korea and Bangladesh at the Asian Games, leading South Korean officials to issue a formal complaint.

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Asian Games open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The Asian Games officially commenced with an opening ceremony, though competitions began earlier. Athletes are housed in diverse accommodations, including a large cruise ship and hotels. Organizers faced controversies regarding anthem errors and a minister's temporary barring. Japan hosts over 900 athletes, with China expected to dominate medal counts. This…

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The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

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