Page 11 - Asian Games News

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

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

India Women land in Japan with Muzumdar eyeing golden double at Asiad

Muzumdar said the experience of living alongside athletes from different sports, sharing the Games Village and competing on a multi-sport stage is something he wants his players to embrace

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

Asian Games 2026: How govt spent Rs 800.7 crore on athletes' preparations

The Sports Ministry reported Rs 702.86 crore in training calendar spending and Rs 97.84 crore from TOPS as India prepares to send 501 athletes, including 310 debutants, to Japan

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.

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.

Asian Games snub leaves Agarwalla 'deeply hurt' over missed opportunity

Agarwalla, who was part of India's gold-winning dressage team at the Hangzhou Asian Games and won an individual bronze, was initially named as a reserve for the 2026 Games

IOC, OCA chiefs to tour Asian Games athletes' village ahead of Games

The two presidents will visit Garden Pier at 11am on September 20, following the opening ceremony of the Asian Games on September 19

Asian Games preparations hit visa hurdle as 4-5 athletes await Japan entry

It is learnt that around 4-5 athletes are yet to get their visas, though the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officials are hopeful that the matter will be sorted soon

Varun ruled out of T20Is vs Afghanistan, Asian Games trip too in jeopardy

Chakaravarthy had recently recovered from a hamstring injury that he suffered on the tour of England in July

"I can deliver under pressure": Kamaljeet ready for maiden Asiad challenge

An injury ended Kamaljeet's athletics journey, but his passion for sport led him to shooting in 2019, setting him on a path to becoming a leading 50m pistol shooter

Bumrah declared fit for Afghanistan T20Is; Yash Thakur replaces Harshit

Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have received fitness clearance, while a fresh injury has ruled Harshit Rana out of the Afghanistan series and Asian Games

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.

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.