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  Back to his best, Indian rower Bhokanal targets Asiad gold for late mother

  August 18, 2018 16:33 IST

  Bhokanal mother was ailing when he took part in Rio Olympics, the only Indian to qualify, and in the same year she passed away.

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  Asian Games 2018 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Vibrant ceremony draws to a close

  August 18, 2018 20:02 IST

  Asian Games 2018 Opening ceremony Live Updates: Watch Here Asian Games 2018 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Online from Jakarta and Get the Latest News and Updates of Asian Games at India TV Sports

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  Asian Games 2018: I'm not out there to prove anything, asserts Sushil Kumar

  August 17, 2018 20:22 IST

  Unnamed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) officials recently told the media that they were concerned about Sushil's form and promised not to exempt anyone from trials in future.

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  Asian Games 2018: Disappointing outing for India in basketball and handball

  August 17, 2018 19:56 IST

  Indian women lost to Kazakhstan in basketball while the men's handball team was beaten by Iraq.

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  Asian Games 2018: Athletes like buffet spread at Games' village but wish for bigger rooms

  August 17, 2018 18:04 IST

  Furusho Daijiro, captain and coach of the Japanese women's tennis team, said it would have been nicer to stay in bigger rooms.

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  Indian hockey team coach believes Asiad success key to World Cup podium dreams

  August 17, 2018 15:57 IST

  The coach said India will settle for nothing less than defending their title in the Games, but admitted it is easier said than done.

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  After Commonwealth Games success, India eye Asiad glory despite topsy-turvy build-up

  August 17, 2018 14:35 IST

  Most athletes and their coaches have already acknowledged that the Asiad is going to be a different ball game than the Commonwealth given the presence of powerhouses such as China, Japan and Korea.

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  Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims to give his best at Asian Games 2018

  August 16, 2018 23:10 IST

  Neeraj will lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and the young athlete said it is an honour for him to be the flagbearer.

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  Forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics Village: PT Usha

  August 16, 2018 14:08 IST

  Usha regrets that in those days only the bare facilities were available to Indian athletes.

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  Asian Games 2018: Top medal hopefuls for India

  August 16, 2018 14:07 IST

  Here's a look at prominent Indian athletes, who will be medal contenders at the biggest multi-sport event after the Olympics.

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  Sardar Singh, the new fitness hero, beats Virat Kohli's Yo-Yo test score

  August 16, 2018 13:37 IST

  The Indian hockey midfielder, who is about 4 years elder to Kohli, has set a score of 21.4 in Yo-Yo test surpassing the Indian cricket team skipper's 19.1 score.

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  WWE star John Cena wishes Indian fans on 72nd Independence Day with Sachin Tendulkar's photo

  August 15, 2018 22:19 IST

  John Cena decided to wish his fans from India with a photograph of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar waving the tricolour during a Test match.

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  Asian Games gold medallist athlete Hakam Singh passes away

  August 14, 2018 15:38 IST

  Hakam Singh won gold in 20 km race walk event during the 1978 Asian Games at Bangkok.

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  Discus thrower Baljinder athlete Parveen flunk dope test

  August 13, 2018 23:43 IST

  Baljinder had won a discus throw silver in the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Guwahati in June with an effort of 56.83m.

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  It's rare but we are contenders in each category, says Pullela Gopichand

  August 13, 2018 23:28 IST

  The players, the coaches, the support staff all of them put in efforts to be in good shape, said the Indian badminton chief coach as India take off for Jakarta.

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  India are favourites to win gold in Asian Games, says hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

  August 13, 2018 23:17 IST

  For coach Harinder Singh, who took charge a few months back, a title in Jakarta would enter into record books as India have never won back-to-back gold in the continental showpiece.

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  Legendary boxer Mike Tyson to visit India, will promote mixed martial arts event

  August 13, 2018 20:37 IST

  This marks the first time an MMA competition will be contested by teams representing their countries, with India going against UAE in the first 1 bout.

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  Shuttler Ajay Jayaram loses the final of Vietnam Open

  August 12, 2018 15:39 IST

  It was the second consecutive runner-up finish for Jayaram on the circuit as he had also reached the final at the White Nights International Challenge, last month.

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  Shuttler Ajay Jayaram enters the final of Vietnam Open

  August 11, 2018 16:59 IST

  Jayaram, who had reached the finals at White Nights last month, will face Indonesia's World No. 79 Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in the final.

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  Asian Games 2018: Abhinav Bindra releases video to inspire young athletes

  August 11, 2018 15:46 IST

  The video, produced by JetSynthesys, captures the highlights of the ace shooter's successful journey, becoming an icon in the world of sports.

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  Rowers Bhonkanal, Sawarn gear up to make a big splash at Asian Games

  August 10, 2018 14:04 IST

  The Asian Games are starting on August 18 in Indonesia and will be hosted by two cities - Jakarta and Palembang.

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  Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to be India's flag-bearer at Asian Games opening ceremony

  August 10, 2018 12:57 IST

  Neeraj Chopra is the reigning Commonwealth Games champion and won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland last month.

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  Saina Nehwal out of top 10, Kidambi Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

  August 09, 2018 23:42 IST

  Saina Nehwal dropped out of the top 10 while Kidambi Srikanth slipped two places to eighth in the latest BWF singles rankings released on Thursday.

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  Only we know how we face people when we return without medal: Sakshi Malik

  August 09, 2018 14:53 IST

    The 25-year-old from Haryana had to settle for a bronze at the Commonwealth Games in April and recently crashed out of the Yasar Dogu International in Istanbul before reaching the medal round.

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  Can proudly say my silver sparkles, writes PV Sindhu in emotional post

  August 09, 2018 9:32 IST

  After Sindhu's latest loss in World Championships, many of her critics have gone on to call her a 'choker'. However, the 23-year-old girl from Hyderabad is not in the mood to pull herself down and is motivated as never before. 

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  Ajay Jayaram, Rituparna Das enter pre-quarterfinals of Vietnam Open

  August 08, 2018 17:55 IST

  Jayaram, who had finished runners-up at White Nights, defeated Indonesia's Gatjra Piliang Fiqihila Cupu 21-7 21-16 to set up a clash with top-seeded Brazilian Ygor Coelho.

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  PV Sindhu hopeful of a good performance in Asian Games

  August 08, 2018 13:25 IST

  Indian women's team had won a bronze medal at Incheon four years ago and Sindhu hoped they can change the colour of the medal this time.  

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  PV Sindhu doesn't have mental block in major finals, insists Padukone

  August 07, 2018 19:52 IST

  The former All England Champion backed Sindhu to win the World Championship crown soon after two consecutive silver medal performances in the prestigious event.