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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: Wrestler Nisha puts setbacks behind, eyes glory")
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 2026: From cricket bat to shotgun, Mairaj's sporting journey")
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
No Big 3 player in ATP top 10 for first time since 2002 after Djokovic drop
It's been nearly a quarter century since no member of the Big Three - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - appeared in the top 10 of the men's tennis rankings
 "No Big 3 player in ATP top 10 for first time since 2002 after Djokovic drop")
Zverev modest despite major success, refuses to claim best-player tag
Ben Shelton seemed willing to at least consider it after Zverev beat him 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the U.S. Open final to add that trophy to the French Open title he won in June
 "Zverev modest despite major success, refuses to claim best-player tag")
Nishu wins 53kg trial, sets up final showdown with Antim Panghal
Nishu prevailed in a fiercely contested field, beating Thishka at the Indira Gandhi Stadium
 "Nishu wins 53kg trial, sets up final showdown with Antim Panghal")
Sports Minister Mandaviya seeks roadmap for Hockey India League revival
The HIL was revived last year after a seven-year gap but has since faced concerns over its financial sustainability and franchise participation, putting its long-term future under a cloud
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
 "Asian Games snub leaves Agarwalla 'deeply hurt' over missed opportunity")
No rest for Ben Shelton after US Open final as Davis Cup, Laver Cup await
Shelton was confirmed on Monday for the U.S. Davis Cup team that will play the Czech Republic in Prague this week. Then he'll join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend
 "No rest for Ben Shelton after US Open final as Davis Cup, Laver Cup await")
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
 "Asian Games preparations hit visa hurdle as 4-5 athletes await Japan entry")
"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
 "\"I can deliver under pressure\": Kamaljeet ready for maiden Asiad challenge")
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
 "India rout Pakistan 19-0 to storm into Junior Women's Asia Cup semifinals")
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.
 "Asian Games: Asmita sharpens ground game to counter formidable Japan")
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.
 "From 'no career in gaming' to Asian Games: Indian esports stars eye medals")
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: No. 1 Zverev to face Khachanov in semis after Blockx injury woes")
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.
 "US Open: Coco Gauff rallies into semis, to face new world No. 1 Rybakina")
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 swimmer gets 18-month doping suspension, ruled out of Asian Games")
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.
 "Indian women's rugby sevens team begins Asian Games prep at national camp")
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.
 "Can't take Neeraj's place but will try for Asian Games medal: Rohit Yadav")
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.