Asiangames
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R Madhavan's son Vedaant to represent India at Asian Games 2026, shares heartfelt post
Entertainment | Sep 20, 2026, 03:35 PM ISTR Madhavan's son Vedaant Madhavan is set to represent India in swimming at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The 21-year-old swimmer shared an emotional note on Instagram on Sunday.
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Shafali Verma scripts history, slams century against Bangladesh in Asian Games semi-final
Cricket | Sep 20, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTStar India women's batter Shafali Verma put forth a brilliant showing against Bangladesh in the Asian Games cricket semi-final, scoring a century, Shafali became the first women's player in history to score a ton in the event.
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India opens account in medal tally at Asian Games 2026, clinches silver in shooting
Other Sports | Sep 20, 2026, 10:03 AM ISTIndia opened its Asian Games 2026 medal account with silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event. The women's hockey team also began with a 19-0 win, while India secured a medal in mixed martial arts.
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Asian Games 2026: 2,000 Indians in Nagoya ready to house athletes amid accommodation crunch
Other Sports | Sep 18, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe Sports Ministry has said roughly 2,000 Indians live in Japan's Nagoya where 2026 Asian Games are being held. They are ready to house the Indian athletes amid the accommodation crunch in the Japanese city.
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India thrash Japan, register eight-wicket win to qualify for Asian Games semi-final
Cricket | Sep 18, 2026, 06:13 PM ISTIndia secured an eight-wicket win over Japan to reach the Asian Games semi-finals. Shree Charani took four wickets as Japan managed only 57 runs. Shafali Verma then smashed an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls to seal the easy chase.
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Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Singh Toor named India's flag-bearers for Asian Games opening ceremony
Other Sports | Sep 18, 2026, 01:07 PM ISTManu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will carry the Indian flag at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony in Japan. Bhaker enters the event as a two-time Olympic medallist, while Toor is a two-time Asian Games gold medallist.
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Where to watch India-W vs Japan-W, Asian Games, cricket quarter-final live on TV and stream online?
Cricket | Sep 18, 2026, 07:35 AM ISTThe stage is set for India women as they begin their cricket campaign at the Asian Games 2026. The side, led by Harmanpreet Kaur will begin their campaign by taking on Japan women in the quarter-final of the tournament.
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14-hour wait, no rooms! Asian Games 2026 chaos leaves Indian athletes stranded in Nagoya
Other Sports | Sep 17, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTAsian Games 2026 preparations in Nagoya have been hit by reported accommodation problems, with Indian athletes and officials among those waiting for rooms for more than 14 hours. Athletes from Thailand, Vietnam, China and South Korea have reportedly encountered similar difficulties.
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China knocked out of Asian Games cricket without a ball being bowled; what exactly happened?
Cricket | Sep 17, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTChina’s women’s cricket campaign at the 2026 Asian Games ended without a ball being bowled after rain washed out their quarter-final against Bangladesh. Bangladesh advanced to the semi-finals as the higher-ranked team under tournament rules.
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Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out of Asian Games, BCCI set to announce DC all-rounder as replacement
Cricket | Sep 16, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTVarun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the Asian Games after suffering a side strain in India’s first T20I against Afghanistan. BCCI is set to name Delhi Capitals all-rounder Vipraj Nigam as his replacement in the squad.
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India make one change to Asian Games, AFG series squad after pacer ruled out; Bumrah declared fit
Cricket | Sep 10, 2026, 01:58 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah has been declared fit for India’s Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games 2026, while Harshit Rana is ruled out with a rectus femoris strain. Yash Thakur replaces Rana, making his return to India’s squad after his T20I debut in Zimbabwe.
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Asian Games at risk? Hundreds of athletes forced to evacuate after severe flooding in Japan's Nagoya
Other Sports | Sep 09, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTHundreds of Asian Games athletes were evacuated in Nagoya after 104mm of rain fell in an hour, causing severe flooding. Around 400 athletes and staff were moved to higher ground, but officials said the Games remain on track to begin as planned.
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Indian hockey teams to return to blue jersey at Asian Games; Tirkey says saffron was 'not permanent'
Hockey | Sep 09, 2026, 12:16 PM ISTIndia’s hockey teams will return to their iconic blue jerseys at the 2026 Asian Games after wearing saffron and white at the World Cup. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the saffron kit was never permanent and blue will be restored.
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India to send star-studded team to Asian Games, BCCI finally happy with accommodation arrangement
Cricket | Sep 09, 2026, 10:51 AM ISTIndia will send their full-strength cricket team to the Asian Games, with BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirming that accommodation concerns in Nagoya have been resolved. The players will get separate rooms, as BCCI booked for them, as PT Usha confirmed.
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Former India cricketer reflects on 'dangerous' playing conditions ahead of India's campaign at Asiad
Cricket | Sep 04, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Aakash Chopra came forward and talked about how the new pitches in Japan's venues ahead of the Asian Games 2026 could prove to be dangerous to the competing players and how they can be avoided.
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Yashvir Singh replaces Neeraj in Asian Games; Rohit Yadav ruled out of World Athletics C'ships
Other Sports | Sep 03, 2026, 11:08 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra’s Asian Games absence has seen Yashvir Singh added to India’s javelin squad, while Sachin Yadav will miss the World Athletics Ultimate Championships after elbow surgery. Yashvir brings an 85.41m personal best, while Sachin is recovering from injury.
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Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Asian Games, Diamond League final, explains reason
Other Sports | Aug 29, 2026, 02:57 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra has ended his 2026 season after suffering an ankle ligament tear during training, ruling him out of the Asian Games. The Olympic champion had recently regained form with an 88.05m throw at the Lausanne Diamond League.
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Neeraj Chopra's next javelin event revealed, ex-Olympic champion to face tough field ahead of Asiad
Other Sports | Aug 04, 2026, 03:50 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra recently secured a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a season-best throw of 85.83m in Glasgow. Chopra eyes a strong Asian Games and will be in action in the Diamond League before the continental event.
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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.
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Pakistan announce 15-member squad for Asian Games, T20 World Cup 2026 star to lead
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 11:17 AM 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.