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Asian Games 2023: Gymnast Pranati Nayak focussed on giving her best

Pranati Nayak is the lone Indian gymnast at the Asian Games, shouldering the sport's hopes. She is confident of her performance, aiming to get a medal. Despite the government cutting the squad strength from nine to one, Pranati is determined to do her best and not let the pressure get…

The Hindu

'Arunachal Pradesh, integral part of India': Anurag Thakur on cancelling China visit for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated on Saturday that he has opted to cancel his scheduled visit to the Asian Games in response to China's refusal to grant visas to three Wushu players hailing from Arunachal Pradesh.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian men's, women's table tennis teams enter pre-quarters

HANGZHOU: Indian men's and women's table tennis teams advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games with comprehensive 3-0 victory over Nepal and Tajikistan respectively in Group F matches here on Saturday.

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Trap coach Dradi seen with Spanish team in Croatia days after leaving Asian Games camp in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Days after the foreign coach of the Indian trap shooting team, Marcelli Dradi, left the country with the marksmen still in their final phase of their preparation for the Asian Games, the Italian expert arrived in Osijek (Croatia) and was seen wearing a Spanish team jersey, congratulating it's…

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Indian winter sports legend Shiva Kesavan wearing WADA badge with honour at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A familiar figure outside the Athletes Village, wearing a cap with 'WADA' engraved on it, was looking for his ride.

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Indian winter sports legend Shiva Keshavan wearing WADA badge with honour at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A familiar figure outside the Athletes Village, wearing a cap with 'WADA' engraved on it, was looking for his ride.

The Times of India

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

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Asian Games 2023: With nine finalists, coach Baig hopes for the beginning of a rowing success story

Indian rowing is cautiously optimistic for the Asian Games with nine finalists in 14 events. Coach Ismail Baig has had a hand in every success since 1998 and is hopeful for medals. With most rowers inexperienced, the focus is on gaining experience and growing in the sport.

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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.

The Hindu

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…

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Setting lofty standards, can India breach the 100-medal mark at Hangzhou Asiad?

NEW DELHI: India has set itself an ambitious target of crossing the 100-medal mark at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The country has sent a 921-member strong contingent, which includes 655 sportspersons and 260 coaches and support staff and will be participating in 39 sports at the continental event.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian men's volleyball team beats Chinese Taipei to enter quarter-finals

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's volleyball team continued its remarkable journey at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, securing a spot in the quarter-finals with an impressive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday.

The Times of India

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 Hindu

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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Chess: Doubt cast over Ding Liren’s planned return to action at Asian Games

The 30-year-old, who has only competed once since he won the world crown in April, had been scheduled to lead the Chinese team

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Tackling the pressure of a gold medal defence - Iran Kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games

Iran, which ended India kabaddi’s hegemony in the Asian Games, will look for an encore but will it be as straightforward this time around?

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Ankita Raina gunning for Asiad gold after her bronze medal winning effort last time

= = =Ankita Raina, India's No.1 woman tennis player, is aiming for gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. She won a singles bronze in the last Games and is determined to do better this time. She has made changes to her game and fitness, and is confident of her…

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Avinash Sable hopes to put behind World C'ship disappointment in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the 3000m steeplechase, Avinash Sable, is determined to rebound from his disappointment at the World Championships and aims to establish a new national record while securing a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

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Ahead of sixth Asian Games, Joshna Chinappa finds motivation to excel from Bopanna, Sreejesh

NEW DELHI: Continuing to compete at a high level in professional sports in one's late 30s and 40s is an incredible challenge. However, squash veteran Joshna Chinappa draws inspiration to persist when she witnesses athletes like Rohan Bopanna and R Sreejesh defying the effects of age as they approach the…

The Independent UK

The Asian Games: larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

The Asian Games are an attention grabber

The Times of India

Asian Games 2023: Shafali Verma's explosive batting sends India to semifinal

NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma showcased her batting prowess, smashing an electrifying 67 off just 39 deliveries as India stormed into the semifinals of the women's cricket event at the Asian Games. This advancement came about as a result of India's superior ICC rankings after Thursday's quarter-final clash was prematurely abandoned…

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Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize. How about kabaddi, sepaktakraw, and wushu?

If you are bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian Games when they open in Hangzhou, China

The Hindu

Asian Games | Hockey captain Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at opening ceremony

India's Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) will lead the 655-member strong contingent at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Neeraj Chopra (javelin) was the flag-bearer at the 2018 Asian Games. 481 gold medals are up for grabs in 40 disciplines, with the opening ceremony on Saturday and…

The Times of India

Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain named India's flag-bearers for Asian Games opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain have been named India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony scheduled to take place on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

The Times of India

Exclusive - Shah Rukh Khan asked me how I liked the movie, I told him...: Rinku Singh shares his 'Jawan' experience

NEW DELHI: Life has changed considerably from the 1990s to now for everyone across the world and it's no secret that so has the game of cricket. The slam bang version of the game, ie - T20s, has helped budding cricketers go from completely unknown entities to superstars in the…

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