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Pakistan's Bismah Mahroof pulls out of Asian Games over child-carrying rules

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan women's cricket team has been hit with a double blow ahead of the Asian Games. Former captain Bismah Maroof has withdrawn from the squad due to the event's "no travelling with children" policy.

The Times of India

How Goguloth Mamatha found her calling in softball

Talented Mamatha, 11, from Telangana selected for Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. She was fascinated by softball when she first heard of it in school and has since improved her skills and techniques. She has represented Telangana in four Senior Nationals and was named 'best catcher' several times. She is…

The Hindu

Dipika Pallikal & Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu in joint pursuit of Asian Games mixed gold

Dipika and Harinder, two Indian squash trailblazers, are in pursuit of a possible second gold medal for India in the Asian Games' history. After winning the Asian mixed doubles championship in June, they are now training at ISTA, Chennai for the 2023 Asian Games. With Dipika's powerful forehand and backhand…

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Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial, vows to move Supreme Court after High Court dismisses her petition

NEW DELHI: Talented youngster Antim Panghal made a statement by winning the 53kg trials just moments after her plea challenging Vinesh Phogat's exemption was dismissed, while Mansi Ahlawat outperformed expectations by securing her place in the Indian team for the Asian Games from a 57kg field that included two World…

The Times of India

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors after wrestlers' parents argue with ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made the decision to conduct the Asian Games wrestling trials behind closed doors. This decision comes after a tense situation arose at the IG Stadium on Friday, where parents of some wrestlers engaged in a heated argument…

The Times of India

Why allow Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia direct entry to Asiad: HC on Antim Panghal plea

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Thursday asked the adhoc panel running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to explain why it exempted top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials, giving them direct entry.

The Times of India

Never demanded exemption from Asian Games trials: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, one of the leading faces of the agitation against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday claimed that she never demanded exemption from selection trials for the Asian Games. Fellow protestors Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have been…

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Yogeshwar Dutt slams trials exemption to Bajrang, Vinesh; says decision unfair and created confusion

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Wednesday came down heavily on the IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel's decision to hand exemptions to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games selection trials, saying that the "biased move" was not in the best interest of the sport.

The Times of India

Decision to exempt Bajrang and Vinesh from trials is unfortunate, will hurt wrestling in country: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: The decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials is "unfortunate" and will hurt wrestling in India, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges by women grapplers, said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

'Should we leave wrestling': Antim Panghal questions Vinesh Phogat's exemption from Asian Games trials

NEW DELHI: The reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal questioned Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trials exemption on Wednesday, claiming that not just she but many other Indian wrestlers are capable of defeating the famed grappler in the 53kg category.

The Times of India

WFI ad-hoc panel hands direct Asian Games entries to Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, raises eyebrows

The WFI ad-hoc panel on July 18 handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games, a decision which was taken without the consent of the national chief coaches.

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Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat handed direct entries for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The IOA ad-hoc panel made a decision on Tuesday to grant direct entries into the Asian Games to Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat.

The Times of India

Coach Igor Stimac seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for Indian football team's participation in Asian Games

India's head coach, Igor Stimac, has made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging his intervention to ensure the national football team's participation in the upcoming Asian Games, even though they do not meet the selection criteria.

The Times of India

We have a different set of girls for Asian Games relay, says National chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair

India's women's 4x400m relay team is struggling ahead of the Asian Games, with Chief National Coach Radhakrishnan Nair not satisfied with the running order. Himanshi Malik has joined the national camp and Anjali Devi is out after failing a dope test. Teams will compete in a Sri Lankan meet on…

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I'll try to change colour of my medal at Hangzhou 2022: Ankita Raina

MUMBAI: She became the first Indian tennis player to win a medal at the Asian Games when she bagged a bronze at the Jakarta Palembang Games in 2018, and this time, India's numero uno tennis player Ankita Raina is aiming to "change the colour" of her medal at Hangzhou 2022…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Kurash player alleges deadly attack on her by competitor at Olympic Bhawan

NEW DELHI: Dramatic scenes were witnessed at the Olympic Bhawan on Saturday when two rival factions of the Kurash Association of India (KAI) came with different sets of names for the Asian Games and a leading player, Neha Thakur, alleged that she was attacked by her competitor in the 52kg…

The Times of India

Minnu retains her place in Asian Games squad

KOCHI: Kerala's Minnu Mani had more reasons to cheer on her arrival back home on Friday night after completing her maiden sojourn with the Indian T20I team. Soon after she landed at the Cochin International Airport, Minnu received the news that the BCCI had announced the squad for the Asian…

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India name strong women's squad for Asian Games, Gaikwad leads depleted men's side

Harmanpreet Kaur will captain a strong women’s squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou this year, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead a second-string men’s side

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Titas Sadhu named in India squad for Asian Games, Richa Ghosh returns

NEW DELHI: Young fast bowler Titas Sadhu on Friday was included in India's formidable squad for the women's cricket competition at the Asian Games, scheduled to take place from September to October.

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Celtic win battle to keep Oh Hyeon-gyu after Asian Games duty threat

Celtic have won their battle to keep striker Oh Hyeon-gyu at the club during the Asian Games.

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Four swimmers from SAI GAF NCOE selected for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India and Glenmark Aquatic Foundation on Thursday announced that four of their swimmers, Palak Joshi, Shivangi Sarma, Kushagra Rawat, and Vishal Grewal, have been selected by the Swimming Federation of India to represent India at the Asian Games 2023.

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World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in Riyadh from September 4

Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September. Apart from Chanu (49kg), Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi (55kg) and Achinta Sheuli (73kg), Shubham Todkar (61kg) and Narayana Ajith (73kg) will also compete in the world event.

The Times of India

Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in World Weightlifting Championships

GREATER NOIDA: Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September.

The Times of India

Parul Chaudhary reaping rewards of high-altitude training

NEW DELHI: Ace long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary has turned to innovative training methods to maximize her output on the track. Currently in Bangkok for the Asian Athletics Championships, Parul is confident of a good show in the upcoming season where she'll represent the country at the World Athletics Championships in…

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Dipa Karmakar makes Asian Games cut on return from doping suspension

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar secured her place in the Asian Games squad by emerging victorious in the selection trials held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

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