Asian Games

Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 trials

Court directed that Phogat shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials, the entire process shall be video-recorded by WFI, and two independent observers shall oversee the trials

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

Asian Games 2026: Deepika, Atanu miss out as India announces archery squad

India enjoyed its best-ever archery campaign at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where a 16-member contingent returned with nine medals

CWG, Asian Games preparation in turmoil as BFI-SAI conflict intensifies

The latest confrontation between the two sports authorities emerged after SAI directed the BFI to halt the proposed assessment tests for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games squads

Asian Games 2026 live telecast: Sony acquires broadcasting rights for India

The Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with live coverage available on Sony Sports Network channels and streaming platform Sony LIV

How rise in doping cases can impact India's performance in global events

India has topped WADA's doping charts for three straight years, raising concerns over its global sporting credibility

Komalika pushes for Asian Games comeback with strong work ethic

Grinding it out is the only way forward, and out-of-favour Indian archer Komalika Bari has learnt it the hard way. Once seen as the next big thing in Indian archery after Deepika Kumari, the 24-year-old has slipped to a lowly 498 in world rankings and is currently out of the national team since 2024. From a career-best rank of 51 in September 2022, it has been a steep fall. But Komalika is not giving up. With a packed season ahead, culminating in the Asian Games in Japan later this year, she is hoping to fight her way back and revive her 2028 LA Olympics dream. "I am currently in the Top 16 (among Indians) and part of the training camp and I am preparing seriously for the Asian Games selection," Komalika told SAI Media on the sidelines of the inaugural Khelo India Triba Games here. "I am also looking to participate in as many competitions to gain experience while maintaining our training schedule." Her journey had once mirrored that of the five-time Olympian and former world No.

How India's men's squash team is preparing for Nagoya Asian Games 2026

India in the last Asian Games in Hangzhou, won five medals in squash events, which was their joint best with the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, where they also won five medals

How India is preparing for the Asian Games 2026 in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya

While some participating countries may house athletes aboard a cruise liner docked at a nearby port, India has requested land-based accommodation for its contingent

ESFI begins hunt for India's Esports Squad ahead of 2026 Asian Games

The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) on Saturday opened registrations for the National Esports Championships, a qualification tournament that will determine the country's contingent for the Asian Games. India will have the opportunity to compete across 10 video game titles at the Games, scheduled to be held in AichiNagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. Esports will feature as a full-fledged medal event for only the second time, since the Hangzhou Asian Games held in China in 2023. Registrations for the Nationals will continue till March 7. The NESC qualification will feature competition across titles confirmed under the Asian Games Esports Program and will include Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, The King of Fighters XV (clubbed as one team event), Pokemon Unite, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile (Asian Games Version), Puyo Puyo, Naraka: Bladepoint, eFootball and Gran Turismo. Through NESC 2026, ESFI will identify and select athletes to represent India across eight medal events,

Are we ready to host 2036 Olympics? Sports secretary cracks whip on NSFs

Cracking the whip on federations, he cautioned officials against treating international competitions as family outings and stressed that administrators must be available for athletes at all times.

No jiu-jitsu representation for India in Asian Games 2026; here's why

Jiu-jitsu was added to the list of games in the Asian Games back in 2018 during the Jakarta Asian Games, where India also had no representation

Delhi's Nehru Stadium to be rebuilt as modern sports city: Key details

The new Sports City aims to make better use of the space by creating a world-class sports and recreation hub that can host major events

Ministry bans extra support staff for 2026 Asiad, even if not govt. billed

Athletes with "real chance of winning medals" will be the only ones considered for inclusion, stated the Sports Ministry as it unveiled a stringent selection criteria for the 2026 Asian Games, which focusses on continental rankings and bars additional coaches and support staff even at no cost to government. The five-page document uploaded on the ministry's website on Wednesday makes it clear that only those among the top-six in individual and top-eight in team sports at the Asian level would be eligible for nomination from the national federations. The Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4 next year. "The aim is to ensure that the athletes who have real chance of winning medal are only considered for participation in multidisciplinary sports events," stated the ministry, tightening the process that has been criticised for being haphazard and lacking in clarity in the past. "If it comes to notice of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India (S

Winning ways: Delhi must study global best sports management practices

Though encouraging, this news-making spending from one of India's richest among the states and Union Territories may also be viewed as an attempt at constructive competitive federalism

Pro League a wake-up call before Asian Games, World Cup in 2026: Sreejesh

Former India captain and goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh believes the just-concluded FIH Pro League was a good wake-up call for the men's national hockey team ahead of next year's Asian Games and the World Cup. India struggled in the European leg of the Pro League and finished eighth out of nine teams to avoid relegation by a whisker. But Sreejesh, who was part of India's bronze medal winning sides in Tokyo and Paris Olympics, felt that players didn't perform too badly but unfortunately results didn't favour the team. "I think the players performed really well, we created lot of opportunities. We gave very good fight on the field but sometimes it happens the result went against us," Sreejesh said on the sidelines of the launch of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Wednesday night. "The preparation was perfect but unfortunately the result was not perfect for us but the coaches have enough time to prepare the team for the Asia Cup and definitely next year the Asian Games and World Cup

China blames US NSA for cyberattacks during Asian Games, names agents

China names three individuals and two US universities in cyberattack claims during the Asian Winter Games, escalating cybersecurity tensions with Washington

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu targets the missing medal in her trophy cabinet

Chanu opens up on why winning an Asian Games medal would mean the world to her, her love for Lata Mangeshkar songs, and the plans to open an academy for weightlifters in Manipur

Lakshya Sen advances, HS Prannoy out of All England Championships

India's Lakshya Sen fought his way back to reach the second round of the All England Championships on Tuesday, while compatriot HS Prannoy was eliminated in the opening round of the men's singles competition here. Lakshya, ranked 15th in the world, came from behind to defeat Chinese Taipei's world No. 37, SU Li Yang, with a 13-21, 21-17, 21-15 win in the opening round of the Super 1000 event. The 23-year-old from Almora will face Indonesia's third seed Jonatan Christie next. Lakshya had defeated Christie en route to his fourth place finish at the Paris Olympics last year. Prannoy, a bronze medallist at the 2023 World Championships and Asian Games, struggled against France's Toma Junior Popov, who is ranked 17th. Prannoy fought for 53 minutes before going down 19-21, 16-21. In the mixed doubles, Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath had a tough outing against China's world No. 7 pair of Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui, losing 6-21, 15-21 in 51 minutes. After losing the first ga

Our aim is to be part of the 2032 Olympics and 2030 Asian Games: KKFI prez

The 2025 Kho Kho World Cup will take place at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from January 13 to 19