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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 Times of India

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…

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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…

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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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Asian Games a litmus test for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal

The continental competition with several strong contenders will tell Indian table tennis where it stands, says the decorated paddler. He also feels the performance at Hangzhou will shape the sport’s future in the country because it’s likely to determine the funding for the next cycle

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Wrestler Antim Panghal wins World Championships trials; Divya Kakran, Sarita Mor strike back

NEW DELHI: Antim Panghal reaffirmed her status as one of the country's top wrestlers by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday, while Divya Kakran and Sarita Mor rebounded from disappointing losses in the Asian Games trials to secure seats in the global competition.

The Times of India

Wrestling: After back-to-back junior world titles, Antim now targets success at senior level

Antim Panghal aims to do better than Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia after defending her U-20 World Championships title. She is confident of continuing the momentum and is preparing for the Asian Games. Despite the tough workload and expectations, she is determined to raise her level and work harder to…

The Hindu

Sports ministry clears Bajrang and Deepak Punia's proposals for foreign training

NEW DELHI: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Sports Ministry has approved the requests put forth by wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia to be excused from the World Championships trials after receiving the necessary fitness certificates, permitting them to train abroad until the Asian Games.

The Times of India

SAI wants Bajrang Punia to attend Worlds trials or give fitness certificate

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has requested Bajrang Punia, an Olympic-medalist wrestler, to participate in the upcoming trials for the World Championships or furnish a fitness certificate if he intends to seek an exemption from the evaluation scheduled this week in Patiala.

The Times of India

Ruturaj Gaikwad would look to keep it simple like MS Dhoni at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad believes that managing a team is a difficult task, but when he leads India in the Asian Games next month, he'll strive to make it look easy like his Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni.

The Times of India

Antim targets Asiad, Worlds medals after 'lucky break'

NEW DELHI: Fresh from creating history at the U-20 World Wrestling Championships in Amman, Jordan, teenage wrestler Antim Panghal has set her sights on winning a medal at the upcoming World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia and then the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. In Jordan, Antim became the first Indian…

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Want to rewrite India's weightlifting history at the Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

NEW DELHI: Though Indian weightlifting has a proud history and legacy, it's one event India haven't managed to win a gold medal in at the Asian Games. It's not a surprise then to hear that Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu wants to change that statistic in Hangzhou.

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Asian Games exclusion is de-motivating and discouraging: Dipa Karmakar

NEW DELHI: Left out of the Indian squad for the Asian Games, a fuming Dipa Karmakar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Sports Ministry for leaving her de-motivated and discouraged with their "deafening silence".

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Asian Champions Trophy: Chennai done, over to China

India have a lot of positives from ACT win as they prepare for Hangzhou Asian Games

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Iran women’s kabaddi team on a raid to defend Asian Games title

Iran women's kabaddi team, led by coach Shailaja Jain, is in Mumbai for a practice tour ahead of the Asian Games. Despite the pandemic, the team is determined to defend their gold medal from the 2018 Asian Games. With Shailaja's guidance, the team is confident of overcoming any challenges to…

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India jump to World No.3 in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph

NEW DELHI: Following their Asian Champions Trophy triumph, India climbed to third in the latest FIH rankings on Sunday, giving them a significant boost ahead of the Asian Games.

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Finals are cagier, they never go smooth: Craig Fulton after India's ACT title win

NEW DELHI: As the Indian hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Malaysia 4-3 in the Asian Champions Trophy final, head coach Craig Fulton said winning the title will 'really count' as the team aims for the Asian Games gold to guarantee automatic qualification to the 2024 Paris…

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Asian Champions Trophy title triumph over Malaysia will ‘really count’ as India prepare for Asian Games: Fulton

India hockey team fought back from two goals down to win 4-3 over Malaysia in ACT final, setting sights on Asian Games gold for automatic qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics. Coach Fulton said it was important to have a game like this as it "really counts" and praised team's character…

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Need to be 'bomb-proof' as a team: India hockey coach Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: There's a lot happening too quickly in the still-nascent Craig Fulton era after India's new chief coach replaced Graham Reid in the hot seat this April.

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India women's team can win gold in Asian Games, says Rajeshwari Gayakwad

MUMBAI: Having missed out on the gold at the Commonwealth Games, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad is confident the Indian women's team can go the distance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China next month.

The Times of India

Indian men's team clubbed with Pakistan in Asian Games hockey

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team has been clubbed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and will play the big-ticket match on September 30 in the Asian Games, while the women's side has South Korea and Malaysia among others in its pool.

The Hindu

Sai Kishore eyes a maiden India cap

Sai Kishore eyes a maiden India cap. Over the last few years, R. Sai Kishore has made rapid progress in domestic cricket, especially in the shorter formats. He has already been a part of a limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka in 2021, was back-up for the home series against West…

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