Asian Games News

CWG poses bigger medal challenge than Asian Games, says Vishal Thennarasu

The scaled-down Commonwealth Games begins on July 23, nearly two months before the Asian Games, and India will field a 32-member athletics squad

Sathiyan backs India for best-ever table tennis performance at Asiad 2026

With Sharath Kamal retiring from the sport last year, the 33-year-old Sathiyan will have the responsibility of leading a side that has youngsters like Payas Jain and Syndrela Das

JSW announced as India's performance, lifestyle partner for 2026 CWG, Asiad

The official Team India merchandise for the CWG and Asian Games 2026 will be available through the JSW Inspire website from July 15, while sales on Myntra and Ajio will begin on July 23

Asian Games debut marks new chapter for rapidly growing virtual taekwondo

Once unfamiliar and experimental, virtual taekwondo is now emerging as a structured competitive discipline

Tanvi Khanna backs complete home ecosystem for India's squash rise

The world No. 74 Tanvi, who is in the Indian squad for the Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September-October, says India must imbibe lessons from top nations

Delhi HC reserves verdict on pleas over Asian Games dressage selection

A bench of Chief Justice D K Upahdyaya and Justice Tejas Karia heard on merits the appeal by the two athletes challenging a single judge's June 29 order that refused to interfere with the selections

India retain Harmanpreet as Asiad captain despite poor World Cup outing

The Women's Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4

Who is Ancy Sojan? Kerala jumper who broke Anju Bobby's 22-year-old record

Besides rewriting the record books, the jump also secured Ancy the Athletics Federation of India's qualification mark for the 2026 Asian Games

Asics, Rohan Bopanna academy join hands to nurture young tennis players

The partnership will provide product access, performance education, clinics, masterclasses and support to tennis professionals at Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA)

'Hungrier' Yuvraj Sandhu eyes 'Major' glory, cherishes Asian Games dream

Sandhu won a record seven titles last year, topped the Professional Golf Tour of India Order of Merit, and earned a full-season card on the DP World Tour.

AFI to consider Tejaswin for Asiad despite missing Inter-State competition

Tejaswin had won a bronze medal in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Doha Dimaond League: Neeraj Chopra eyes fresh start after injury-hit season

Returning to competition after a nine-month absence caused by a back injury, India's Olympic champion says he is fit and ready for a demanding year featuring the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games

Dhiraj's road to archery World Cup double gold built on family sacrifice

Born in Sikkim while his father worked with former Sikkim Assembly Speaker Kalawati Subba, Dhiraj later moved with his family to their native village of Royyuru near Vijayawada

India stun Olympic champions Korea twice for historic World Cup double

Dhiraj Bommadevara starred for India, teaming up with 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod to upset Olympic champions Korea before defeating Olympic bronze medallist Lee Woo Seok for his maiden World Cup gold.

BCCI picks full-strength squad for Asian Games 2026, includes Bumrah, Iyer

India's gold medal-winning captain at the Asian Games 2022 will not be part of India's 15-member squad in 2026

Antim to Aman: Full list of Indian wrestlers qualified for Asian Games 2026

Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and former world U20 champion Antim Panghal headlined the selections after winning their respective categories

Satwik-Chirag Singapore Open win boosts India's Asian Games 2026 hopes

Satwik and Chirag's win has not only ended their two-year-long wait for a trophy but also made them the first Indian pair to win the men's doubles event of the tournament

Vinesh misses Asian Games spot after crashing out of semifinals in trials

Vinesh began her campaign in the trials with a comfortable 7-1 victory over Jyoti before surviving a stern challenge from Nishu Kumari in the quarterfinals

Vinesh set for Asian Games trials in 53kg category as WFI reverses decision

The decision has set up an intriguing battle in the women's 53kg division, with Vinesh expected to compete against former world championships medallist Antim Panghal

Delhi HC slams WFI over criteria ruling Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete

Phogat, who is attempting a return after a maternity break, challenged the WFI's decision after being declared ineligible under revised rules linked to retirement and anti-doping regulations