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Pranati Nayak warms up for Asiad with bronze in Hungary

KOLKATA: Pranati Nayak couldn't have hoped for better preparation ahead of the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8. Being the only gymnast from the country to be currently going to the continent al games, there is understandably a lot of pressure on her shoulders, and…

The Times of India

Tennis | Ankita Bhambri confident of a good fare in Asian Games

Indian women's tennis team of four, coached by Ankita Bhambri, confident of success at Asian Games. Bhambri, a former player in Asian Games, believes team can deliver best results, esp. with Rohan Bopanna's presence. Bopanna won men's doubles gold in last edition. Team to tune up in Lucknow camp.

The Hindu

With ISL on schedule, India coach Igor Stimac gets just two weeks for Asian Cup

PANAJI: The Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off as scheduled on September 21, despite a late request from All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey to delay start by 10 days so that India can field a strong side at the Asian Games 2023.

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Asian Games set to go in China with more athletes than the Olympics but the same political intrigue

The Asian Games are set to go in China

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Male officials dropped from Indian delegation to bring in female staff members for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The list of coaches and support personnel who will accompay the Indian contingent to the Asian Games in Hangzhou continues to change. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has withdrawn the accreditation of some male coaches and physiotherapists to ensure more female staff member accompany the delegation.

The Times of India

Gukesh excited about the Asian Games, feels India has a fair chance

Excited for his first Asian Games, D. Gukesh is optimistic about India's chances in chess. He recently had a camp with Boris Gelfand and is looking forward to watching other sports. He had a tough time in the rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, but was pleased…

The Hindu

Murali Sreeshankar to skip Diamond League final, will focus on Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will skip next week's Diamond League final scheduled in Eugene in order to focus on the Asian Games.

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Nutrition as a force multiplier for rehabilitation and recovery

India has the most number of vegetarians as compared to any other country in the world. This means that our diet lacks some essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. As the Asian Games are around the corner, there will be renewed interest in sports-related injuries and a focus…

The Times of India

Asian Games: SAI tells IGU to appoint female staff after golf contingent was cleared with all male support personnel

NEW DELHI: In August, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had come down hard on 13 national sports federations (NSFs) for their failure to assign a female/support staff or compliance officer with their respective team contingents for the Asian Games, beginning later this month.

The Times of India

Asian Games: AIFF chief wants ISL deferred by 10 days in ‘national interest’

NEW DELHI: The Indian football is witnessing its own ‘club vs country’ debate over the Indian Super League (ISL) franchises’ refusal to let go of their players for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning later this month.

The Times of India

New IOA regime changes deputy chefs-de-mission for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The change in regime in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which is now headed by PT Usha with the country's football federation's chief Kalyan Chaubey as her deputy, has resulted in India's deputy chef-de-missions (CDMs) for the Asian Games in Hangzhou being dropped and replaced by officials of…

The Times of India

Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa has achieved fame since reaching the Chess World Cup final, winning the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship, and meeting PM Modi. He is now in Kolkata for the Indian team's coaching camp for the Asian Games and will begin his campaign at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament.…

The Hindu

Indian boxing team for Asian Games to train in China ahead of multi-sport event

NEW DELHI: The Indian boxing team for the Asian Games will undergo a 17-day training camp in the Chinese city of Wuyishan ahead of the continental multi-sporting event in Hangzhou, the national federation said on Monday.

The Times of India

After making history, Avani Prashanth shoots for the stars

The 16-year-old golfer became the first Indian to triumph on the LET Access Series months after claiming the prestigious Queen Sirikit Cup. Her immediate focus is the Asian Games following which she will set her sights on making the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA

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Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

Savita Punia leads India's women's hockey team to the Asian Games, aiming to end a long drought of gold medals. The side has had encouraging results in recent years, and will take on South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Savita urges the team to take each match seriously, and…

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Preeti Kongara — putting behind her personal travails and aiming for glory

Hyderabad sailor Preeti Kongara, 19, is the only girl from Telangana to make it to the Asian Games in the 470 mixed dingy category. Despite tragedy of losing her father, she pursued sailing under the mentorship of Suheim Sheikh, president of Yacht Club of Hyderabad. Preeti is confident of making…

The Hindu

HOCKEY | The only aim is to win gold at the Asian Games, says Manpreet

India fav'd to win Asian Games gold; Manpreet Singh says team taking tournament seriously, coach Fulton's motto is 'defend to win'. Team must remain focused, take clinical approach vs Pakistan.

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Indian men's 4x400m relay quartet confident of Asian Games gold after Worlds performance

NEW DELHI: Amoj Jacob, a crucial member of the men's 4x400m relay team that came tantalisingly close to breaking the USA's dominating streak at the recent World Athletics Championships, expressed his confidence on Tuesday that India would clinch the gold medal at the Asian Games. Furthermore, he revealed their aspiration…

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Tennis trio was dropped from Asiad squad following expert opinion: SAI

PUNE: The decision to not recommend three of the 12 tennis players in the Indian team for the Asian Games was taken after "the matter was discussed with experts", the Sports Authority of India said on Monday.

The Hindu

Everyone knows Neeraj Chopra; Then again, no one really does!

Neeraj Chopra, 25, has won every major title in javelin throwing, single-handedly changing the perception of Indians in global sports. He won gold at the World Championships, despite an adductor strain and pressure from his Pakistani rival. He still doesn't see himself as the greatest, but pre-empts any questions on…

The Times of India

NRAI asks ministry to include shooters Angad Bajwa, Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak in Asiad contingent

NEW DELHI: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has requested the Sports Ministry to include the names of three shotgun shooters -- skeet marksman Angad Veer Singh Bajwa and women's trap shooters Manisha Keer and Preeti Rajak -- in the Asian Games contingent to raise the country's medal hopes…

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The way Prannoy stepped up augurs great for Indian badminton, feels coach Guru Sai Dutt

Prannoy's coach, Guru Sai Dutt, reveals they are working to develop new strokes to keep Prannoy's winning momentum going. He is confident Prannoy can handle pressure and is getting better with each tournament. Gopi's inputs have been invaluable and the bronze at the World Championship is a huge boost for…

The Times of India

VVS Laxman, Hrishikesh Kanitkar to be head coaches for Asian Games

MUMBAI: Batting great and National Cricket Academy chairman VVS Laxman will be the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, while ex-India allrounder Hrishikesh Kanitkar will be the interim head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team for the Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou i from…

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'Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible': Brij Bhushan Singh on Wrestling Federation of India's suspension

NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh placed blame on prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for the suspension of the federation. This suspension comes as a severe blow ahead of major sporting events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, and…

The Times of India

How football team finally got the nod for Asian Games after government had refused clearance

NEW DELHI: The non-inclusion of senior team players in the Indian football contingent for the Asian Games and a lack of clarity on whether clubs would release players for the Games were the two primary reasons, apart from the government's selection criteria, why Sports Authority of India (SAI) initially refused…

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