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In seeking Olympic glory, India fails to cast a wide net for medals

Country participated in only 21% of medal events at Paris 2024 and the US in 80%

Pranati Nayak takes measured approach in bid for maiden Asian Games medal

The 31-year-old, who is the only Indian gymnast selected for the quadrennial event, left for Aichi, Nagoya, Japan on Wednesday night for the Games beginning September 19.

A song, 10 men, golden finish: Harbinder relives India's 1966 Asiad victory

Harbinder Singh recalls India's 1966 Asian Games hockey triumph, when a stirring song inspired a 10-man side to secure the team's memorable gold-medal victory.

Pakistan urges AHF to shift ACT hockey matches from India to neutral venue

PHF president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said in a statement that requested to entirely shift the tournament or Pakistan's all matches to a neutral venue

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Thailand, women sweep Dominican Republic

Nihal was the first Indian to win, defeating Thanadon Kulpruethanon, before Gukesh produced a brilliant attacking display to beat Faris Rashid Alriyami

Indian contingent for Asiad: Full list of 503 Aichi-Nagoya-bound athletes

Athletics once again has the highest representation among Indian athletes chosen for the continental event, with 74 participants named for the Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya

Tendenthoi heads to Asian Games for second time with renewed confidence

The 23-year-old will spearhead India's challenge in the women's coxless four, rowing at No. 3 alongside Poonam (No. 4), Aleena Anto (No. 2) and Gurbani Kaur (No. 1)

Nairobi set to host first World Athletics Championships on African soil

Kenya has long been a superpower in distance running but has yet to host an event of this scale. The championships return to Germany in 2031 with Munich hosting

Asian Games-bound Pathirage's javelin damaged during flight to Japan

The 23-year-old was returning to Sri Lanka from Budapest after competing at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship on September 13 on a Turkish airline flight

Indian teams return to Chess Olympiad seeking glory for second time running

Gukesh, however, arrives at the Olympiad at a very different point in his career from the last edition

Raja Randhir Singh, Jaspal Rana honoured as IOA names Asiad memorial awards

PT Usha made the announcement here during the launch of a book on Rana titled "Maverick Jaspal", co-authored by senior sports journalists S Kannan and G Rajaraman

Sports Minister forms Task Force to assess F1's possible return to India

India last hosted a Formula 1 race back in 2013, following which it was dropped due to bureaucratic and taxation issues

India vs Korea Davis Cup 2026: Yuki Bhambri ruled out with injury blow

India captain Rohit Rajpal confirmed that Bhambri will not be available for the Round 2 tie

Asian Games 2026: India train for kabaddi gold as Sehrawat backs team unity

Pawan Sehrawat says India's 12-member kabaddi squad has built trust through training camps as Sunil Kumar's side prepares to open its Asian Games campaign against Japan on September 21

Sports Minister announces Task Force to assess Formula 1 revival in India

The Task Force also has representation from the department of tourism and commerce among others and will also include representatives from the Uttar Pradesh and Maharshtra govt

Asian Games 2026: OCA sets safeguarding rules; violators face suspension

Softball Association of India President Neetal Narang would be India's Safeguarding Officer during the Games, which is a mandatory requirement in the contingent staff as per the OCA.

HI Executive Board meet: Infighting and Governing Council for HIL on agenda

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary Bhola Nath Singh have been at odds since the row over changing the Indian teams' jersey colour from blue to saffron before the recent FIH World Cup.

Asian Games 2026: Wrestler Nisha puts setbacks behind, eyes glory

Nisha has learnt to take setbacks in her stride, stopped dwelling on recurring injuries and accepted that an athlete can control the work, but not always the outcome.

Asian Games 2026: From cricket bat to shotgun, Mairaj's sporting journey

From Khurja in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district to shooting ranges worldwide, Mairaj's sporting journey has taken him farther than he ever imagined.

Punjab CM Mann confirms Pakistan's participation in Asian Champions Trophy

The Asian Champions Trophy, to be held from October 27 to November 5, will feature India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea and will be played at Jalandhar and Mohali's hockey stadiums