Akshit Bhatnagar
Akshit Bhatnagar is a Sub-Editor at India TV News, where he primarily covers sports. A passionate follower of cricket and football, he can talk about both for hours. With 3.5 years of experience in digital media, he has previously worked with CricTracker and FirstSportz Media. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from JECRC University, Jaipur. He can be reached at akshitbhatnagar@indiatvnews.com.
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Aman Sehrawat clinches gold medal, defeats North Korea's Han in 57kg freestyle wrestling
Other Sports | Oct 03, 2026, 03:43 PM ISTStar India wrestler Aman Sehrawat performed brilliantly in the men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling final, taking on North Korea's Han in the final, Aman went on to win the brilliantly and clinched the gold medal for India.
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Team India brings home Asian Games gold, registers dominant 19-run win over Pakistan
Cricket | Oct 03, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTThe Indian team performed brilliantly as they took on Pakistan in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games 2026, taking on the side in Nisshin, India registered a dominant victory and brought home India's 19th gold medal at the event.
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IND vs WI 3rd ODI Highlights: West Indies beat India by five wickets, Shai Hope smacks unbeaten 162
Cricket | Oct 04, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTIndia took on the West Indies in the third ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides. Coming in to bat first, India posted a total of 315 runs after a century by KL Rahul and a 92-run knock by Rohit Sharma, the side will hope for more of the same with the ball.
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Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Where does India stand after winning historic gold in women's hockey?
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTThe Indian contingent performed exceptionally well at the Asian Games 2026; the nation brought home a total of six gold medals on October 2nd, raising its medal tally to 76 by the end of the day with some brilliant showings.
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Team India scripts history, defeats China in women's hockey final to clinch Asian Games' gold
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTThe Indian women's hockey team put forth an incredible performance as they defeated China in the women's hockey final at the Asian Games 2026. India registered a 1-0 victory in the clash, winning the gold again after 44 years.
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Ace trap shooter Neeru Dhanda set to be the flag bearer at Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 05:53 PM ISTStar India trap shooter Neeru Dhanda is travelling back to Japan as she is set to be the women's flag bearer for India at the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony as the marquee event comes to a close in the coming days.
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Sujeet Kalkal wins wrestling gold, defeats Abdulmazhid Kudiev in men's 65kg freestyle at Asian Games
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTStar India wrestler Sujeet Kalkal scripted a historic comeback against Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev, and clinched the gold medal in the 65kg men's freestyle wrestling, bringing home India's 15th gold at the Asian Games 2026.
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Ankush Panghal defeats Kim Min-seong, wins gold in men's 80kg boxing at Asian Games 2026
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTStar India boxer Ankush Panghal performed brilliantly in the men's 80kg boxing final, as he defeated Kim Min-seong in the summit clash of the event at the Asian Games 2026, bringing home India's 14th gold at the Asian Games.
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Parveen Hooda clinches gold in women's 65kg boxing final, defeats Chen by split decision
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 03:00 PM ISTParveen Hooda defeated Chinese Taipei's Chen in the women's 65 kg boxing final, bringing home India's 13th gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. She followed in the footsteps of Lovlina Borgohain and performed brilliantly in the clash.
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Afghanistan names squads for upcoming clashes against BAN and ZIM, Nabi faces T20I exclusion
Cricket | Oct 02, 2026, 02:15 PM ISTThe ACB (Afghanistan Cricket Board) took centre stage and announced its various squads for the upcoming multi-format clashes against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. The likes of Mohammad Nabi face exclusion, with Abdullah Tarakhail earning his maiden T20I call-up.
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Indian men's recurve archery team settles for silver after defeat against South Korea at Asian Games
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTThe trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan brought home the silver medal after losing to South Korea in the final of the men's recurve archery team event. Bringing home India's 71st medal at the event.
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Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara clinch India's first-ever mixed recurve team silver medal
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTThe duo of Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara won the silver medal for India in the mixed team recurve archery final, losing the bout to China, scripting history as it was India's first medal in the mixed category of the sport.
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Lovlina Borgohain brings home Asian Games gold, defeats China’s Bao Ziyi in women’s boxing final
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 10:49 AM ISTIndia's Lovlina Borgohain performed brilliantly in the women's 75 kg boxing final. Taking on China's Bao Ziyi, the Indian star clinched the gold medal with a unianimous decision victory in the clash, bringing home India's 12th gold at the Asian Games 2026.
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First-time ever! India vs West Indies 2nd ODI creates history with Rohit Sharma's century
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 09:36 PM ISTThe 2nd ODI of the ongoing series between India and the West Indies saw five individual centuries being scored in the clash. With this feat, the clash became the first in ODI cricket history to have record five individual tons in a single game.
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Shubman Gill continues red-hot form, smacks 11th ODI century in mammoth run-chase against WI
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTStar India batter Shubman Gill has been exceptional for India in the second ODI of the ongoing series against West Indies, smashing his 11th ODI century with a marvellous performance in the series.
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Campbell, Hope, and Jangoo script history, become 2nd trio with three individual ODI tons
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 07:55 PM ISTThe West Indies performed brilliantly as the side took on India in the second ODI; the likes of John Campbell, Amir Jangoo, and Shai Hope hit a century each and achieved a massive feat in doing so as well.
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Team India moves one step closer to gold, defeats South Korea 2-0 to reach women's hockey final
Hockey | Sep 30, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTThe Indian women's hockey team put forth a brilliant performance and defeated South Korea in the semi-final of the event at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. The side will be taking on China in the final for the gold medal clash.
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John Campbell breaks Ricardo Powell's 27-year-old record with sensational ton against India
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTStar West Indies batter John Campbell performed brilliantly and scored the fastest-ever century by a Windies batter against India in ODI cricket. He broke the 27-year-old record of Ricardo Powell with his knock as well.
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Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Where does India stand after winning its 10th gold?
Other Sports | Sep 30, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTThe Indian team has been brilliant at the Asian Games 2026. On the 11th day of the event, India secured four gold medals in the early stages of the day, with the compound archery team winning the gold in the men's, women's, and mixed team events.
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IND vs WI 2nd ODI Highlights: India chase 406 runs with 39 balls remaining against West Indies
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe West Indies came in to bat first against team India in the second ODI of the series, smashing three centuries in the first innings, the visitors posted a total of 405 runs, giving the Indian team a mammoth target to chase down.