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Asian Games 2026 opens in Japan with 11,000 athletes competing | LIVE updates

September 20, 2026 admin

Flags of various countries during the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The 20th Asian Games officially opened in Nagoya on Saturday (September 19, 2026), with India fielding athletes across multiple disciplines. The Games run till October 4. The next 15 days will…

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Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Manu Bhaker, Pawan Sherawat to be India’s flag-bearers at opening ceremony today

September 19, 2026 admin

Japan’s hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations if they want to stage major events without breaking the bank, a senior Olympic official said Saturday. The build-up to Asia’s biggest sporting spectacular has been overshadowed by a shortage of accommodation in Nagoya for the more…

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Back to blue for India’s hockey players at the Asian Games

September 8, 2026 admin

The Indian hockey teams’ experiment with a change in jersey colour has been partially rolled back and the players will now don the traditional blue at the upcoming Asian Games. The saffron kit, which led to allegations of politicisation and internal tussle within Hockey India, will be the second option. “The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)…

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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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