Asian Games
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Pakistan announce 15-member squad for Asian Games, T20 World Cup 2026 star to lead
Cricket | June 10, 2026 11:17 ISTPakistan have named a 15-member squad for the Asian Games starting September 19, with Sahibzada Farhan appointed captain and Abdul Samad vice-captain. The squad blends youth and experience, with three uncapped players included for the tournament.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included in India's probables for Asian Games; Suryakumar Yadav out
Cricket | May 30, 2026 16:08 ISTVaibhav Sooryavanshi's stellar IPL 2026 season has earned the 15-year-old a place in India's 30-member probables list for the Asian Games. With Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill absent, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are leading captaincy contenders.
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WFI allows Vinesh Phogat to compete in 53kg category for Asian Games trails
Other Sports | May 30, 2026 10:06 ISTThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) told Vinesh Phogat that she could participate in the Asian Games trials only in the 50kg weight category. However, the wrestler objected and accused the federation of discrimination, following which the WFI allowed her to take part in the 53kg category.
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Vinesh Phogat given nod to participate in Asian Games trials by Supreme Court
Other Sports | May 29, 2026 14:36 ISTVinesh Phogat has been given the green light to participate in the Asian Games trials as the Supreme Court refused to stay with the Delhi High Court's order. The Supreme Court stated that Phogat and go ahead and compete in the trials.
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India submits Expression of Interest to host Asian Games 2038; in race with South Korea, Mongolia
Other Sports | April 24, 2026 20:25 ISTIndia has submitted an Expression of Interest to host the 2038 Asian Games through the IOA, with Ahmedabad seen as a strong contender. South Korea and Mongolia are also in the race. The OCA will decide the host around 2028.
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Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule: Matches to be played from September 17 in T20 format
Cricket | January 14, 2026 16:21 ISTThe cricket schedule for the Asian Games 2026 has been announced. A total of eight teams will compete in women's cricket while as many as 10 teams will fight it out for the gold medal in men's cricket. All matches will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture.
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Cricket to make debut at PanAm Games 2027, ICC approves increase in funds to Associate members
Cricket | November 07, 2025 21:36 ISTCricket has been played in the Asian Games and African Games before, but will be making its debut at the PanAm Games in 2027. The sport will also return to the Olympics after 128 years in the Los Angeles Games 2028.
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Indian football faces Asian Games 2026 snub as government sticks to strict guidelines
Football | September 24, 2025 17:17 ISTThe Indian men’s football team faces uncertainty for the 2026 Asian Games due to strict Sports Ministry criteria requiring a top-8 Asian ranking or finish. After past exclusions, a relaxation clause offers hope if experts recommend their participation.
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Cricket set to be retained for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan
Cricket | April 30, 2025 14:49 ISTCricket will be played at the Asian Games for the fourth time. India, in men's and women's categories, won the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. Prior to that, the sport was played in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but the matches were not granted an international status.
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Cricket included in Asian Games 2026, mixed martial arts to make debut
Other Sports | April 29, 2025 18:32 ISTCricket has been played thrice in the Asian Games and featured in the 2022 Games in Hangzhou too. The Indian men's and women's teams are the defending champions, having won the gold medal in the last Games. Cricket has been included in the Games, while MMA will make its debut.
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President Droupadi Murmu lauds India's performance at Asian Games
Other Sports | January 31, 2024 12:19 ISTFor the first time in history, India won more than 100 medals at the Asian Games bettering their effort from the last edition. It was a historic time for the country as the athletes yet again made the country proud with their excellent show in Hangzhou.
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Yearender 2023: From Cricket To Hockey, A Look At India’s Sports Journey For This Year
News | December 27, 2023 11:46 ISTIf 2023, the year had to be summarised in a word or a phrase for Indian sports, it would be bittersweet. From Asian Games to Cricket World Cup, here’s a look at India’s sports journey in 2023.
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Asian Games gold medalist Rutuja Bhosale eyes Olympics berth with support from Punit Balan Group
Brand Content | October 23, 2023 15:45 ISTRutuja, was felicitated by Punit Balan Group (PBG) Chairman Punit Balan in the presence of Janhavi Dhariwal Balan, former captain of Maharashtra Ranji cricket team and Rutuja’s husband Swapnil Gugale and her mother.
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India TV Sports Wrap on October 23: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Cricket | October 24, 2023 9:31 ISTIndia TV Sports Wrap on October 23: Team India extended its unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with a 4-wicket win over New Zealand in Dharamsala while Pakistan take on Afghanistan in Chennai. Here are the top 10 trending news stories from the sporting world on October 23.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces prize money for India's Asian Games 2022 medal winners
Other Sports | October 17, 2023 19:06 ISTIndia has been making rapid strides in the sporting universe and is galloping towards becoming a sporting powerhouse. It finished fourth on the medal tally in Hangzhou behind China, South Korea and Japan with a total of 107 medals.
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'Jena and I will do it together' - Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra targets elite 90m throw in future
Other Sports | October 12, 2023 18:25 IST"In future I see two Indian javelin throwers joining the 90m club. It was a healthy rivalry between me and Jena during the medal round in the men’s javelin throw in Hangzhou," Neeraj Chopra said during the event organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Wednesday.
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PM Modi lauds India's Asian Games contingent at Major Dhyanchand Stadium
Other Sports | October 11, 2023 1:13 ISTThe Indian contingent produced an exemplary effort in Hangzhou. Sports like archery, shooting, cricket and athletics among others witnessed praiseworthy showings from the Indians. India bagged 29 medals across several disciplines in athletics and 22 medals across a wide array of shooting events.
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WATCH: Qutub Minar lights up to celebrate India's record 107-medal tally at Asian Games 2023
Other Sports | October 10, 2023 7:07 ISTOne of the oldest heritage sites in India, Qutub Minar celebrated the Indian athletes' historic achievement at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. India recorded its best-ever medal tally in the Asiad with 107 medals including 28 Gold surpassing the previous best of 70 in Jakarta in 2018.
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Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10
Cricket | October 09, 2023 15:05 ISTAsian Games in Hangzhou concluded officially with a closing ceremony on Sunday (October 8). The Indian contingent achieved its best haul of a massive 107 medals at the Games. Moreover, it is the first time that India crossed the 100-medal mark at the Asian Games ever.
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'We should bid for the 2036 Olympics' - IOA Chief PT Usha predicts double-digit medals in Paris 2024
Other Sports | October 08, 2023 21:16 IST"I am an athlete myself and I knew from the beginning that India will win more than 100 medals in Hangzhou. So I was not surprised when we crossed 100 medals," PT Usha said as India finished the Asian Games 2023 campaign with a record-breaking 107 medals.
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