Asian Games: News
2026 Asian Games: Cricket gets retained for event in Japan
Cricket has officially been retained for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, set to take place in Japan from September 19 to October 4.
Table tennis legend Sharath Kamal announces retirement from professional sport
India's most celebrated table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal has announced his retirement from professional sports.
How Indian government would combat doping, age fraud among athletes
In a major policy shift, the Indian Sports Ministry has stopped giving cash prizes to junior athletes who win medals at international events.
Ashi Chouksey sets new national record in 50m rifle shooting
Ashi Chouksey, a celebrated shooter from Madhya Pradesh, has set a new national record in the women's 50m rifle three positions event at the 38th National Games.
Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here's why
Cricket, which is set to make a comeback in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, faces potential exclusion from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh downplays past victories ahead of Pakistan clash
Indian hockey team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, has dismissed the significance of previous victories over Pakistan.
Harmilan Bains contemplated suicide after missing Paris Olympics
Harmilan Bains, a double Asian Games medalist and middle-distance runner, has revealed her struggle with mental health issues following her inability to participate in the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Council of Asia: Randhir Singh's remarkable career achievments
Former Indian trap and skeet Olympic shooter Randhir Singh was unanimously elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
Who is Randhir Singh? the first Indian president of OCA
Randhir Singh, a seasoned sports administrator and five-time Olympic shooter, has made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
Brij Bhushan accuses Vinesh Phogat of 'cheating' to attend Olympics
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has accused Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat of cheating to participate in the games.
Sharath Kamal postpones retirement, commits to another professional season
Indian table tennis legend, Achanta Sharath Kamal, has decided to postpone his retirement plans following his fifth Olympic appearance.
Krishan Pathak: The rising star set to replace PR Sreejesh
Krishan Pathak, a promising talent in Indian men's hockey team, is poised to succeed veteran PR Sreejesh.
Steeplechaser Avinash Sable scripts history at Paris Olympics: Decoding profile
India's track and field athlete Avinash Sable has made it to the final of the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Federation Cup: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bags gold medal
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world champion, clinched the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event final at the Federation Cup 2024 on May 15.
A look at achievements of oldest major champion Rohan Bopanna
Rohan Bopanna scripted history after winning the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title along with his partner Matthew Ebden.
Decoding Mary Kom's achievements as she refutes retirement reports
Six-time World Champion Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom has refuted the reports of her retirement
Decoding the best bowling spells (T20Is) for India in 2023
India's record in 2023 (T20Is) was rather decent. The Men in Blue featured in 23 matches while winning 15 of them and losing seven (NR: 1).
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty: Decoding their achievements in 2023
It was a historic year for India's star doubles pairing Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. They won several accolades and scripted history multiple times throughout the year.
India's triumphs: A glorious year of global achievements
In the year 2023, India not only embraced progress but also etched its name in the annals of history with a string of remarkable accomplishments.
Individuals who made India proud with outstanding achievements in 2023
The canvas of 2023 is painted with brilliance as India witnessed exceptional achievements by its citizens on the global stage.
Neeraj Chopra a finalist for World Athlete of Year Award
Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been shortlisted for 2023 men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award.
SMAT: Who is Railways batter, Ashutosh Sharma? Decoding his stats
Ashutosh Sharma of Railways scripted history after slamming the fastest half-century by an Indian batter in T20 cricket.
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden qualify for ATP Finals: Stats
Indian ace tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden finished runners-up at the 2023 Shanghai Masters.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty: Career achievements of the duo
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history at the 2023 Asian Games as they won the first-ever gold in the men's doubles badminton at the continental stage.
Asian Games 2023: Decoding India's best-ever medal tally
The Indian contingent returned with a record haul of 107 medals at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Asian Games: Indian men's cricket team clinches gold following washout
Indian cricket team has clinched the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou after the final against Afghanistan was washed out.
Asian Games, badminton: Rankireddy-Shetty clinch first-ever gold medal, script history
Indian star men's doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted history at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou by bagging the gold medal.
India complete 100 medals at 2023 Asian Games: Details
The Indian contingent has scripted history at the 2023 Asian Games as on Saturday (October 7), the nation completed 100 medals at the event.
Asian Games, India men's hockey team bags gold medal: Stats
India humbled Japan 5-1 in the men's hockey final to win the gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.
Asian Games: Tilak Varma's fiery fifty powers India to final
The Indian men's cricket team produced a clinical show against Bangladesh in the semi-final of the 2023 Asian Games and claimed a nine-wicket triumph.
Asian Games, cricket: India beat Bangladesh, qualify for final
The Indian men's cricket team has advanced to the final of the 2023 Asian Games following a comprehensive nine-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in the semi-final.
Asian Games: Who is India's silver medalist Kishore Kumar Jena?
India's Kishore Kumar Jena won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the 2023 Asian Games currently underway in Hangzhou, China.
Asian Games 2023, Indian contingent breaks the 20-gold mark: Details
The Indian contingent had another eventful day at the 2023 Asian Games. As of October 5, India have bagged 86 medals, comprising 21 gold, 32 silver and 33 bronze.
Saurav Ghosal wins his fifth singles Asian Games medal: Details
Veteran Indian men's squash player Saurav Ghosal has clinched the silver medal in the singles category at the Asian Games 2023.
Asian Games: India's men's compound archery team wins gold
India's men's compound archery team has won the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games.
Who is India's steeplechaser and long-distance runner Avinash Sable?
India's Avinash Sable won the silver medal in the men's 5000m at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
Asian Games: India records 18 gold medals, its highest-ever tally
Day 11 of the 2023 Asian Games saw the Indian contingent secure numerous medals.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinches his second Asian Games gold
Indian star Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the 2023 Asian Games currently underway in Hangzhou, China.
Asian Games, men's hockey: India reach final, eye gold medal
India reached the final of the men's hockey event at the 2023 Asian Games currently underway in Hangzhou, China.
Asian Games: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain clinches historic silver medal
India's Lovlina Borgohain clinched the silver medal in the 2023 Asian Games women's 75kg boxing event in Hangzhou, China, on October 4.
India register their best medal haul at Asian Games: Details
With over four days of action still to go, India have reached their best medal haul at the Asian Games.
Asian Games, decathlon: Tejaswin Shankar secures silver, shatters national record
Tejaswin Shankar scripted history by securing the silver medal in decathlon at the 2023 Asian Games.
Asian Games: Annu secures first-ever gold in women's javelin throw
India's Annu Rani scripted history by clinching the gold medal in the final of women's javelin throw at the 2023 Asian Games.
Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhury claims gold in women's 5000m
Parul Chaudhury bagged the gold medal in the women's 5000m at the 2023 Asian Games.
Asian Games, canoe sprint: Arjun, Sunil bag historic bronze medal
India claimed the bronze medal in the canoe sprint competitions at the 2023 Asian Games on Tuesday.
Asian Games, boxing: Preeti wins bronze; Lovlina confirms Olympic berth
Indian star pugilist Lovlina Borgohain has progressed to the final of the women's 75kg at the 2023 Asian Games on Tuesday.
Asian Games: Bishnoi, Avesh take three-fers as India beat Nepal
India beat Nepal at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou, to reach the semi-final of the 2023 Asian Games men's T20I event.
Asian Games: India's centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks these records
Yashasvi Jaiswal starred in India's win against Nepal in the 2023 Asian Games men's T20I event at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou.
Asian Games, men's cricket: India beat Nepal to reach semis
In what was a thrilling contest, India beat Nepal at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou, to reach the semi-final of the 2023 Asian Games men's T20I event.
Asian Games 2023: India bag silver in mixed 4x400m relay
India won the bronze medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the 2023 Asian Games on Monday.
Asian Games, women's long jump: Ancy Sojan clinches silver medal
India's Ancy Sojan won the silver medal in the women's long jump at the 2023 Asian Games on October 2.