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India rout Pakistan 19-0 to storm into Junior Women's Asia Cup semifinals

Defending champions India scored 10 goals before half-time and nine after the break to overwhelm Pakistan, moving closer to a third successive Women's Junior Asia Cup title

Asian Games: Asmita sharpens ground game to counter formidable Japan

Asmita is sharpening her ne-waza, or ground techniques, as she prepares to take on formidable Japanese opposition in judo at the Asian Games.

From 'no career in gaming' to Asian Games: Indian esports stars eye medals

India's esports players are challenging family perceptions of gaming as they train with coaches and international opponents for Asian Games medals in Nagoya.

US Open: No. 1 Zverev to face Khachanov in semis after Blockx injury woes

World No. 1 Zverev reaches the US Open semifinals and will face Khachanov, with Blockx's injuries shaping the latter's path to the last four.

US Open: Coco Gauff rallies into semis, to face new world No. 1 Rybakina

Coco Gauff came from behind to reach the US Open semifinals, setting up a clash with Elena Rybakina, the new women's world No. 1.

Indian swimmer gets 18-month doping suspension, ruled out of Asian Games

A 17-year-old Indian swimmer will miss the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after receiving an 18-month suspension following a positive test for terbutaline.

Indian women's rugby sevens team begins Asian Games prep at national camp

India's women's rugby sevens team has begun preparations for the Asian Games with a national camp ahead of the continental competition.

Can't take Neeraj's place but will try for Asian Games medal: Rohit Yadav

Rohit Yadav says he cannot take Neeraj Chopra's place but will try to win a javelin medal for India at the Asian Games.

Deepak tests positive for clomifene; WFI withdraws him from Asian Games

Greco-Roman wrestler Deepak has tested positive for clomifene, prompting the Wrestling Federation of India to withdraw him from the Asian Games.

Verstappen says Lawson's quick adaptation shows 2026 F1 cars are 'numb'

Max Verstappen points to teammate Liam Lawson's quick adaptation as a sign that 2026 F1 cars are 'numb', raising questions about how they feel to drive.

India win two gold, four bronze on final day of World Archery Para Series

India won two gold and four bronze medals on the final day of the World Archery Para Series, finishing the day with six medals.

Asian Games: Shiv Kapur backs Indian golfers to end 24-year gold drought

hiv Kapur backs India's six-member golf squad to end a 24-year Asian Games gold drought, saying anything less than gold at Aichi-Nagoya would disappoint.

Sable, Kujur, Jyothi in Indian Athletics Series finale ahead of Asian Games

The national federation has made the finale lucrative by introducing a total prize fund of Rs 65 lakh. The winner in each of the 30 events will pocket Rs one lakh.

Asian Games 2026 medals: All you need to know about the design and material

The medal's design extends beyond the disc itself. The ribbon incorporates the silhouette of the kakitsubata, or Japanese iris, which is the official flower of Aichi Prefecture

"One target at a time": Mairaj ready for another shot at Asian Games glory

Born on November 2, 1975, in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, Mairaj Ahmad Khan is an Indian skeet shooter and two-time Olympian

Indian hockey teams revert to blue kits for Asiad after saffron backlash

Hockey India (HI) faced intense criticism earlier after switching its long-standing colour to saffron, which the teams sported during the FIH World Cups in the Netherlands and Belgium

Indian shooters have earned respect and awe from rivals says Swapnil Kusale

Kusale, whose remarkable composure helped him beat a formidable field to win bronze in Paris, backed the Indian team to deliver in Japan, though he stopped short of predicting a medal tally

Indian Football League 2026-27 season set to begin on October 30, says AIFF

As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches

Two stage trials open World Championships route for Asian Games wrestlers

According to a WFI circular, wrestlers selected to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will not be barred from participating in the Senior World Championships selection trials

Sony Sports Network acquires TV rights for Afghanistan-India T20I series

The two teams will play the first T20I on September 13, followed by the second and third matches on September 15 and 17 at the Arun Jaitley stadium here