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    Asian Games: Suchika Tariyal assures India of historic maiden MMA medal

    Suchika Tariyal broke new ground for Indian mixed martial arts on Sunday, becoming the country’s first athlete to secure an Asian Games medal in MMA after powering into the women’s traditional -60kg semifinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games

    Harmanpreet Singh to Lead India at Asian Games 2026, Hockey India Announces 20-Member Squad

    New Delhi: Hockey India on Wednesday named a 20-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with star defender Harmanpreet Singh set to captain the defending champions at the continental showpiece from September 19 to October 4. Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, India’s most-capped player, has been included to provide experience.

    Historic Milestone: Gujarat’s Record Nine Athletes Make India Squad for 2026 Asian Games

    ujarat will have its largest-ever representation at the Asian Games, with nine athletes and one reserve player selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

    Deepti’s parents commends Indian Women’s historic win against England, back team for Asian Games

    Agra: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma’s parents, Bhagwan Sharma and Sushila Sharma, celebrated the team’s landmark victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s by lauding the collective effort of Harmanpreet Kaur’s side and expressing confidence that the side can carry the momentum into the white-ball format at the Asian Games later this year..

    Asian Games: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker headlines India’s 30-member shooting squad

    New Delhi: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday revealed their 30-member shooting team for the Asian Games 2026, which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The shooting events will take place from September 17 to October 3, 2026, at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range. Although.

    Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan in Asian Games as PCB name 15-man squad

    Abdul Samad, with five T20I appearances for Pakistan, has been appointed vice-captain of the team

    For first time in Punjab, 220 players were given ₹8.61 crore for tournament preparation: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

    Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled one of the biggest sports promotion drives in Punjab’s history, honouring 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees and 1,070 medal-winning athletes with prize money worth ₹32.05 crore while announcing a sweeping expansion of the state’s sports ecosystem from villages to international arenas. Positioning Punjab as an.

    Vinesh Phogat passes weigh-in, set for Asian Games selection trials

    New Delhi: Olympian Vinesh Phogat cleared a major procedural hurdle ahead of the Asian Games selection trials after successfully completing the weigh-in for the women’s 53kg category at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. According to officials, Vinesh was among all eligible wrestlers who reported for the scheduled weigh-in and fulfilled the.

    Delhi High Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games trials

    On Saturday, the Delhi High Court allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.

    Indian Athletics Series: Sreeshankar stamps his authority in men’s long jump

    Asian Games silver medallist in men’s long jump, Murali Sreeshankar, stamped his authority during the sixth leg of the Indian Athletics

    Anudeep Reddy’s Olympic Dream, Indian Lacrosse Team Eyes 2026 Asian Games

    India's Anudeep Reddy is not only dreaming of the Olympics, but is also working towards strengthening lacrosse in the country.