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Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games, says Japan chief

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Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games, says Japan chief

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos Cricketers at this month’s Asian Games in Japan will have better accommodation than athletes from many other sports, the head of Japanese cricket said on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), after concerns were raised about a lack of five-star hotels for players. A Sri Lankan official said…

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Archery | Dhoni fan Prithika getting ready for Asian Games debut

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Archery | Dhoni fan Prithika getting ready for Asian Games debut

Prithika Pradeep is sharpening her skills at the Sonipat camp. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A self-confessed M.S. Dhoni fan, 17-year-old compound archer Prithika Pradeep is inspired by the cricket legend’s calmness as she prepares for her Asian Games debut. A World youth silver medallist and World Cup Stage silver medallist in 2025, Prithika made…

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Sports Ministry firm on sticking to selection guidelines for Asiad

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Sports Ministry firm on sticking to selection guidelines for Asiad

The Sports Ministry is firm on sticking to the selection criteria for the Asian Games and not giving in to external pressure in clearing names that do not make the cut. The government recently cleared a 492-member list for the upcoming edition in Aichi-Nagoya, leaving out the football and handball teams and excluding several former…

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Important to perform well in multi-sport events: Gaganjeet Bhullar

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Important to perform well in multi-sport events: Gaganjeet Bhullar

Bhullar at an event hosted by IGPL franchise Chennai Lions. | Photo Credit: Sivasankar A. Ace Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar is a 11-time Asian Tour winner and an Arjuna Awardee. But the 38-year-old, glowing with pride when recalling an accomplishment from two decades ago, believes that he is better known as an Asian Games silver…

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BOXING | CWG champ Sachin Siwach ready to take on the Asian Games

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BOXING | CWG champ Sachin Siwach ready to take on the Asian Games

Gold medallist India’s Sachin Siwach poses for photographs during the presentation ceremony after the men’s 60kg final boxing event at the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Armed with hard work and resilience, Sachin Siwach followed the advice of his roommate-cum-mentor Amit Panghal to overcome five…

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Sachin Siwach, Preeti Pawar eye Asian Games gold after record-breaking Boxing medal haul at CWG 2026

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Sachin Siwach, Preeti Pawar eye Asian Games gold after record-breaking Boxing medal haul at CWG 2026

Boxing gold medallist Sachin Siwach. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian pugilists Sachin Siwach and Preeti Pawar have their eyes set on Asian Games gold following their gold medal wins at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The Indian boxing contingent, which pulled off the country’s best CWG 2026 medal haul with seven gold…

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India, Pakistan get direct quarterfinal entry in Asian Games cricket draw

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India, Pakistan get direct quarterfinal entry in Asian Games cricket draw

The Indian women’s team will open its campaign in the Asian Games against Japan. The men’s cricket competition will start on September 24 and conclude on October 1. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Defending champions India and Pakistan have been given direct entry into quarterfinals of both the men’s and women’s cricket competition of…

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Finding the balance between intensity and rest is the key: Marijne

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Finding the balance between intensity and rest is the key: Marijne

The Indian women’s hockey team won the FIH Nations Cup, earning its Pro League promotion under Sjoerd Marijne. | Photo Credit: x@SjoerdMarijne With the Indian team entering its final stage of preparations for the World Cup, women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is focussing on fitness, aware it could be the difference in a game of…

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WEIGHTLIFTING | Mirabai need not push for third consecutive CWG gold, says her coach Vijay Sharma

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WEIGHTLIFTING | Mirabai need not push for third consecutive CWG gold, says her coach Vijay Sharma

Mirabai Chanu at a training session in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 05, 2026. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Olympic and World championships medallist Mirabai Chanu need not push herself to claim her third consecutive gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, said National chief coach Vijay Sharma. Mirabai totalled 205kg at the…

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Women’s Hockey: India keep faith in tried and tested for Asian Games

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Women’s Hockey: India keep faith in tried and tested for Asian Games

Indian women’s hockey team veteran Savita Punia. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India on Friday (July 10, 2026) announced a tried-and-tested women’s hockey squad for this year’s Asian Games with just a couple of changes to the strike force that helped the side regain its place in the FIH Pro League recently. The 20-member…

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