Asian Games: News
12 Sep 2018
IndiaFormer Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh announces his retirement
The former captain of the Indian team, Sardar Singh, has announced his retirement from international hockey.
12 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshThis Bhopal serial killer has murdered 33
In what would be one of the biggest arrests of the decade, Bhopal police have arrested a meek, quiet tailor, Adesh Khamra, who has admitted to a whopping 33 murders, making him one of the most dreaded serial killers India has ever seen.
09 Sep 2018
West BengalChain snatchers attack Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman's mother
Two men on a motorbike snatched a chain from the neck of Asian Games gold medalist heptathlete Swapna Barman's mother who was pillion riding a two-wheeler in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.
07 Sep 2018
South Korea#ISSFChampionship: 17-year-old Hriday claims glittering gold in junior 10m air-rifle
Hriday Hazarika notched up a gold medal in the 10m air rifle junior men's event of the ISSF World Championships in South Korea today.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaIf Pakistan stops terrorism, we'll shake hands: Army Chief Rawat
"If Pakistan stops terrorism, the Army would also be like Neeraj Chopra," Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has said, referring to the Asian Games javelin gold medallist's gesture of reaching out to his Pakistani competitor.
06 Sep 2018
Saurabh ChaudharyISSF World Championship: Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary wins gold medal
Asian Games gold-medallist Saurabh Chaudhary shattered the world record to claim the junior 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championships in Changwon on Thursday while senior shooters failed to impress yet again.
05 Sep 2018
South KoreaISSF Championship: Juniors win beaming bronze while seniors miss finals
Divyansh Singh Panwar and Shreya Agarwal netted a bronze in the 10m air-rifle mixed team junior event but India's senior shooters drew a blank on day four of the ISSF World Championships in South Korea.
04 Sep 2018
Commonwealth Games (CWG)Indian shooter Om Prakash Mitharwal strikes gold at World Championships
Indian shooter Om Prakash Mitharwal picked up his maiden gold medal at the ISSF World Championships, claiming the top honors in the 50m pistol event in Changwon, South Korea on Tuesday.
04 Sep 2018
Saudi ArabiaTejinder's father passes away before he could show his gold-medal
Asian Games 2018 shot put gold medalist, Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, battled all odds to claim the first prize in Indonesia.
02 Sep 2018
South KoreaTottenham's Son wins gold at Asian Games, avoids military service
South Korea's win over Japan in the Asian Games football final has brought joy to Tottenham Hotspur fans.
02 Sep 2018
PV SindhuIndia's top moments at Asian Games 2018
2018 was India's best ever campaign at the Asian Games in the history of the tournament.
01 Sep 2018
West BengalGold-medalist Swapna finally gets customized shoes for her 6-toes feet
The Indian athlete, Swapna Barman, made the country proud by winning gold in the Heptathlon event at the Asian Games 2018.
01 Sep 2018
India#AsianGames: India beat Pakistan to win bronze in men's hockey
India maintained their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan with a fighting 2-1 win to bag a consolation bronze medal after a below-par semi-final performance at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.
01 Sep 2018
Boxing#AsianGames2018: CWG-medallist Amit beats Olympic-champ Dusmatov to win boxing gold
Amit Panghal (49kg) today became only the eighth Indian boxer ever to claim a gold medal at the Asian Games in Indonesia with a stunning tactical win over reigning Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan.
01 Sep 2018
Madhya Pradesh#AsianGames: CBI director congratulates agency constable's daughter for winning bronze
CBI Director Alok Verma congratulated Harshita Tomar, the daughter of agency's constable Rani Tomar, for winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games.
01 Sep 2018
India#AsianGames: 60-year-old Pranab, 56-year-old Shibhnath win gold in bridge competition
India has won the gold medal in the bridge competition at the 18th Asian Games with Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar clinching the top honors in the men's pair event in Jakarta on Saturday.
31 Aug 2018
India#AsianGames2018: India win 3 medals in sailing event
India clinched three medals in sailing with Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar clinching silver in the 49er FX Women's event and Harshita Tomar claiming bronze in the Open Laser 4.7 at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta today.
31 Aug 2018
Delhi University#MeetTheMedalists: Pincky Balhara scripts history at Asian Games
India's 19-year-old athlete, Pincky Balhara, scripted history when she won a silver medal at the Asian Games 2018 in kurash.
31 Aug 2018
India#MeetTheMedalists: All about India's star athlete Jinson Johnson
India's athlete Jinson Johnson made the Asian Games 2018 a memorable one as he won his second medal at the coveted tournament.
31 Aug 2018
Malaysia#AsianGames: Women's squash team stuns defending champion Malaysia, enters final
The Indian women's squash team knocked out defending champion Malaysia to enter the finals of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta today.
31 Aug 2018
Boxing#AsianGames2018: Injured boxer Vikas can't fight semis, settles for bronze
Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) settled for a bronze medal in the Asian Games after he was declared medically unfit to fight his semifinal bout due to a cut on his left eyelid sustained earlier in the event.
30 Aug 2018
Athletics5 youngsters who excelled at Asian Games 2018
The Indian contingent is enjoying an excellent run at the Asian Games 2018.
29 Aug 2018
Neeraj ChopraSeven Indians in Asia Pacific team for IAAF Continental Cup
Seven Indian athletes, including Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das and Muhammed Anas, were named in the Asia Pacific team.
29 Aug 2018
India#AsianGames2018: Kamal, Batra win historic bronze in Mixed Doubles TT
The Indian Table Tennis contingent's dream run at the Asian Games got better today when the Mixed Doubles pairing of A Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra exceeded its own expectations to win a historic bronze.
29 Aug 2018
WrestlingBajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat in contention for Khel Ratna award
Asian Games 2018 gold medalists Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in the race for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
29 Aug 2018
Madhya Pradesh#AsianGames2018: MP CM announces Rs. 75L reward for silver-medalist Kirar
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced an award of Rs. 75L for Muskan Kirar, a member of the women's compound archery team that won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta.
29 Aug 2018
South Korea#AsianGames2018: Boxer Amit Panghal enters semi-finals, assured of medal
Indian boxer Amit Panghal (49kg) advanced to the semi-finals to assure himself of a maiden medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta today.
29 Aug 2018
India#NationalSportsDay: PM advises people to give priority to sports, fitness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded sportspersons on National Sports Day and said that this year has been great for Indian sports as country's athletes have excelled in various tournaments, including in the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.
28 Aug 2018
Table TennisIndia wins first-ever Table Tennis medal in Asian Games history
Indian Table Tennis men's team won a historic bronze medal after losing 0-3 to South Korea in a lop-sided semifinal at 18th Asian Games in Jakarta.
28 Aug 2018
IndiaJharkhand CM announces Rs. 10L cash award for silver-medalist Madhumita
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today announced a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh for archer Madhumita Kumari for getting a silver medal in the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
28 Aug 2018
India#AsianGames2018: Both men and women's compound archery teams claim silver
Both the Indian men's and women's compound archery teams today won silver medals at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
28 Aug 2018
Saina Nehwal#AsianGames2018: Sindhu scripts history; gives India first-ever badminton singles silver
Olympic medalist PV Sindhu yet again finished second-best in a major final but grabbed a historic individual silver medal at the Asian Games after losing the women's singles title clash to "World No. 1" Tai Tzu-Ying in Jakarta.
28 Aug 2018
IndiaAsian Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat gets engaged at airport
Having won a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on her way home when something special happened.
28 Aug 2018
South KoreaAsian Games 2018: Indian women's compound archery team bags silver
Indian women's compound archery team signed off with a silver medal after losing to South Korea in the finals at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia today.
27 Aug 2018
Athletics#MeetTheMedalist: All you need to know about Dharun Ayyasamy
Indian track and field athlete, Dharun Ayyasamy, clinched the second spot in men's 400m hurdles at the 2018 Asian Games.
27 Aug 2018
India#AsianGames2018: Neena Varakil wins silver medal in women's long jump
Neena Varakil gave India another silver medal from the athletics arena after she came second in the women's long jump event at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta today.
27 Aug 2018
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra gives India 1st javelin gold in Asiad history
Neeraj Chopra today became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal as he shattered his own national record by clearing a distance of 88.06m in 18th Asian Games at Jakarta today.
27 Aug 2018
Boxing#AsianGames2018: Boxer Vikas Krishan defeats Pakistan's Ahmed to reach quarter-finals
Chasing a third successive Asian Games medal, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) made a strong start, out-punching Pakistan's Tanveer Ahmed in his pre-quarterfinal bout in Jakarta today.
27 Aug 2018
Odisha#AsianGames2018: Silver-medalist Dutee Chand awarded Rs. 1.5cr by Odisha govt
Odisha government today announced a cash award of Rs. 1.5cr for sprinter Dutee Chand, a day after she clinched silver at women's 100m dash at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
27 Aug 2018
Saina Nehwal#AsianGames2018: Saina wins bronze after losing to Tzu Ying
Top Indian shuttler, Saina Nehwal, had to be content with a bronze medal after suffering her 10th straight defeat to "World No. 1" Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the women's singles semi-finals of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta today.
