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Asian Games: News

13 Sep 2026
Rishabh Pant

3 Indian batters who can make ODI comeback against WI

Indian cricket is set to witness a rare occurrence with the Asian Games in Japan and an ODI series at home.

13 Sep 2026
Cricket News

Asian Games: Bangladesh cricket coach downplays accommodation concerns

Mohammad Salahuddin, the head coach of Bangladesh's men's cricket team for the 2026 Asian Games, has downplayed concerns over accommodation.

12 Sep 2026
Mike Hesson

Mike Hesson open to Pakistan Test coaching role: Details here

Mike Hesson, Pakistan's interim Test head coach, has expressed his willingness to take on the coaching role on a full-time basis.

12 Sep 2026
Indian Olympic Association

Asian Games 2026: India's cricket fixtures set for early starts

The start times for some of the men's cricket knockout matches at the upcoming Asian Games 2026 have been changed.

12 Sep 2026
Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan suffers back injury ahead of Afghanistan T20Is: Details

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has suffered a back injury during a net session in New Delhi.

Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana in India's T20I squad: Details

Seamer Yash Thakur has been named as the replacement for Harshit Rana in India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games.

Asian Games: BCCI confirms accommodation for Indian cricket teams

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the Indian cricket teams participating in the Asian Games will be staying at designated hotels.

07 Sep 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Who will telecast India's historic T20I vs Japan? Details here

India will play a one-off T20I against Japan on September 22.

Asian Games: Will BCCI bear costs for cricketers' accommodation?

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has clarified that if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to keep its players outside the official Asian Games hotels in Aichi-Nagoya, it will have to bear all costs.

03 Sep 2026
VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman to coach Indian men at Asian Games 2026

Director of Cricket at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, will coach the Indian men's cricket team at the upcoming Asian Games 2026.

02 Sep 2026
Litton Das

Asian Games: Litton Das set to lead Bangladesh, Shanto included

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its T20 squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

01 Sep 2026
Cricket News

Asian Games: Cricket teams can arrange their own hotel accommodations

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) has announced that teams participating in the upcoming Asian Games can arrange their own hotel accommodations.

01 Sep 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh's Nahid Rana ruled out of Asian Games: Here's why

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that fast bowler Nahid Rana will not be part of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

30 Aug 2026
Lionel Messi

Bengal CM Adhikari announces refund for Messi event fans

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised to refund the tickets of 33,000 fans who attended the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Stadium.

India may send second-string cricket team for Asian Games: Details

India is considering sending a second-string cricket team to the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

28 Aug 2026
Mirabai Chanu

Asian Games 2026: Five Indian athletes to watch out for

The Asian Games 2026 is set to start from September 19, 2026 and will continue till October 4.

20 Aug 2026
PV Sindhu

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu loses to Wang Zhi Yi

PV Sindhu's quest for a record sixth BWF World Championships medal ended in disappointment as she lost to China's Wang Zhi Yi.

17 Aug 2026
Afghanistan

Darwish Rasooli to lead Afghanistan at Asian Games: Details here

Batter Darwish Rasooli is set to lead Afghanistan in the men's cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games.

14 Aug 2026
Jemimah Rodrigues

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup, Asian Games: Details

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan.

03 Aug 2026
Commonwealth Games (CWG)

India's Asmita Dey eyes Asian Games glory amid financial hurdles

Asmita Dey recently became the first judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games (CWG). She achieved the feat at the recently concluded event in Glasgow.

01 Aug 2026
Neeraj Chopra

India's 5 greatest sportspersons - where does Neeraj Chopra rank?

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bagged the silver medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow.

01 Aug 2026
Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra lands silver medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games: Stats

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has won the silver medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow.

29 Jul 2026
Commonwealth Games (CWG)

Commonwealth Games: Gulveer Singh bags historic men's 10,000m silver medal

Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian man to win a medal in the 10,000m race at the Commonwealth Games.

23 Jul 2026
Shreyas Iyer

Asian Games 2026: India's cricket fixtures confirmed (men and women)

The Indian men's and women's cricket teams will directly enter the quarter-finals of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

07 Jul 2026
Sanju Samson

Explained: Why Sanju Samson has been dropped for Zimbabwe T20Is

Star opener Sanju Samson's absence from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe drew mixed reactions from the cricket fraternity.

VVS Laxman named India's coach for Zimbabwe T20Is, Asian Games

In a strategic move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to split coaching responsibilities due to India's busy international calendar.

Ashwin reacts to Sanju Samson's exclusion from Zimbabwe T20Is

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his concerns over Sanju Samson's exclusion from the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.

12 Jun 2026
Manu Bhaker

Acclaimed shooting coach Jaspal Rana passes away at 49: Details

Jaspal Rana, a highly-acclaimed Indian shooting coach and Asian Games gold medallist, has passed away at the age of 49. He was the High-Performance Coach for India's pistol shooters.

10 Jun 2026
Pakistan Cricket Board

Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan at Asian Games 2026 (T20s)

Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed as the Pakistan cricket team captain for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games.

Asian Games: BCCI names Bumrah in full-strength squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a full-strength squad for the Men's T20 event at the 2026 Asian Games.

06 Jun 2026
Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer officially named India's new T20I captain: Details

Shreyas Iyer has been officially appointed as the new captain of India's T20I team, replacing Suryakumar Yadav.

05 Jun 2026
Cricket News

Asian Games: Nepal, Malaysia, HK, Oman qualify for cricket event

Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman have qualified for the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.

30 May 2026
Jasprit Bumrah

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included in India's Asian Games probables list

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old prodigy, has been named in India's 30-member probables list for the upcoming Asian Games.

29 May 2026
Delhi High Court

SC allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games trials

The Supreme Court of India has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games.

27 May 2026
Olympics

Veteran Asian Games medalist Raja Randhir Singh passes away: Details

Veteran sports administrator and former shooter Raja Randhir Singh has passed away at the age of 80.

22 May 2026
Central Government

'Not national shame': Court slams WFI for Vinesh Phogat notice

The Delhi High Court has slammed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for issuing a show-cause notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat.

12 May 2026
Narendra Modi

Sakshi Malik seeks PM's intervention after Vinesh stopped from competing

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has come out in support of fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, urging the Wrestling Federation of India to allow her to give trials for this year's Asian Games.

21 Apr 2026
Japan

Sony Pictures Networks to broadcast Asian Games 2026 in India

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has bagged the exclusive broadcast rights for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. The move comes as West Bengal gears up for its 2026 elections.

10 Mar 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

India's dominance in multi-nation T20I tournaments since 2023: Stats

India claimed the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup title after beating New Zealand in a high-octane final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Will BCCI come under Sports Governance Bill? Details

The Indian government is set to introduce the National Sports Governance Bill in Parliament today.

30 Apr 2025
Olympics

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.

05 Mar 2025
Achanta Sharath Kamal

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.

11 Feb 2025
Manu Bhaker

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.