Asian Games 2026
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BCCI unhappy with Japan's facilities for Asian Games, can send B team for tournament
Cricket | Aug 28, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTBCCI is reportedly unhappy with the facilities and arrangements in Japan ahead of the Asian Games, including tented dressing rooms and small hotel rooms. The board will analyse the situation and may send a second-string men’s team instead of the full-strength squad.
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India-Pakistan match at Asian Games to carry special significance, traditional way not used
Cricket | Aug 12, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTIndia and Pakistan are known as two powerhouses, with the Men in Blue enjoying a comfortable lead over their arch rivals. Meanwhile, there is special significance to the probable India-Pakistan matches at the Asian Games, in both the men's and women's formats.
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Vidarsa Vinod shares journey from nearly quitting shooting to making India's Asian Games squad
Other Sports | Aug 11, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTVidarsa Vinod has earned a place in India’s Asian Games squad after overcoming financial struggles, self-doubt and the challenges of training away from home. The 27-year-old shooter will compete in the 10m Air Rifle and 50m Rifle 3 Positions events.
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'I want to change the colour of my medal': Lovlina eyes Asian Games glory after 2023 Asiad silver
Other Sports | Aug 04, 2026, 09:24 PM ISTLovlina Borgohain secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, her first medal at the CWG. Borgohain, who won a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games, now looks to change the colour of her medal at the upcoming continental event.
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Mirabai Chanu wants to find the missing piece in her illustrious medal cabinet at Asian Games
Other Sports | Aug 02, 2026, 08:11 PM ISTMirabai Chanu has shifted her focus from winning the Commonwealth Games gold to preparation for the Asian Games, the only major event where she is yet to secure a podium finish. Chanu clinched her third straight gold medal at the Glasgow Games.
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India women's opponents for Asian Games cricket revealed as Women in Blue look for gold defence
Cricket | Jul 23, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTIndian women are the defending gold medallists of the cricket event at the Asian Games, having won the yellow metal in 2022. The Women in Blue look for a repeat as their quarterfinal opponent for the 2026 Games has been revealed.
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India to have VVS Laxman as coach for Zimbabwe tour, Asian Games in latest move by BCCI
Cricket | Jul 07, 2026, 08:56 PM ISTIndia's busy international scheduling will see VVS Laxman take on the coaching duties for a couple of assignments, as Gautam Gambhir will prepare for the West Indies white-ball series later in September. Laxman has previously worked as head coach for the Zimbabwe tour in 2024 and the 2023 Asiad.
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BCCI announces India women's squad for Asian Games, Harmanpreet Kaur to lead despite early WC exit
Cricket | Jun 30, 2026, 10:23 AM ISTHarmanpreet Kaur keeps her captaincy job as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named India's squad for the upcoming Asian Games. There were questions over her captaincy after India's exit in the T20 World Cup group stage.
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Sarvesh Kushare breaks national record, qualifies for Asian Games; Ancy breaks 22-year-old record
Other Sports | Jun 27, 2026, 09:05 PM ISTSarvesh Kushare set a new men's high jump national record with a 2.31m clearance at the National Inter-State Championships, securing Asian Games qualification. Kerala's Ancy Sojan also made history by breaking Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long jump record with 6.88m.