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Asian Games 2026: Full-strength India to face inexperienced Afghanistan in opener

September 27, 2026 admin

The players reached Nagoya from Tokyo via the iconic bullet train and expectedly enjoyed the journey. (Photo: X/@BCCI) India will face an inexperienced Afghanistan in their Asian Games opener on Monday (September 28, 2026), with the overwhelming favourites looking to quickly acclimatise to the unfamiliar conditions in Japan. India would not know what to expect…

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Asian Games 2026: Charani, Shafali shine as India outclass Japan to enter semis

September 18, 2026 admin

Shafali (40 not out, 15 balls) played the lead role in that pygmy-sized chase. Photo: X/@BCCIWomen Opener Shafali Verma’s all-round brilliance and left-arm spinner Shree Charani’s devastating spell powered defending gold-medallists India into the Asian Games women’s cricket semifinals with a dominant eight-wicket win over an inexperienced Japan, in Nisshin on Friday (September 18, 2026)….

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Jyothi Surekha Vennam targets Asian Games 2026 glory after dominating trials

May 25, 2026 admin

Leader’s hat: Surekha will be guiding a young compound women’s team featuring 21-year-old Chikitha and 17-year-old Prithika Pradeep. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Jyothi Surekha has been a picture of consistency since picking up the bow and arrow. With 93 medals to her name – including five from the Asian Games – the 29-year-old is…

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