Ri Song Gum of North Korea had a sweep of world records at 49kg on 94-121-215. (AP Photo) The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has defended the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as a success, pointing to 54 world records, strong viewership and a nearly 20% increase in revenue despite persistent logistical problems that marred the … Read more
Gold medallist India’s players during the medal ceremony for the men’s hockey event. (PTI Photo) In late August, the Sports Ministry maintained that the qualification criteria for the Asian Games, put into place a year ago, would not change despite criticism. “The idea, from the very beginning, was to send a lean contingent. The criteria … Read more
Yu Zidi and Puripol Boonson (Reuters/AP Photo) The Asian Games have found two new superstars.China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi and Thailand’s 20-year-old sprinting powerhouse Puripol Boonson were named the Female and Male Most Valuable Players of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sunday.The pair were rewarded for … Read more
India’s Abhishek Sharma, right, celebrates with wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, centre, and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) India’s Asian Games gold medal did not come easily, according to wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who credited the presence of experienced players for helping the team navigate the pressure of a high-stakes final against Pakistan.India beat their arch-rivals by 19 runs … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti (PTI Photo) Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India’s effort and defensive organisation despite Brazil beating the hosts 4-0 in an international friendly in Kolkata on Saturday, October 3. He said India stayed organised, defended well and looked to attack on the counter, making the game a useful test for both sides.India managed … Read more
Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony: The 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will officially draw to a close on Sunday, October 4, bringing 16 days of sporting action across Japan to an end. The closing ceremony will be held at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, where athletes and officials from across the continent will … Read more
India’s Rohit Sharma and skipper Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) New Chandigarh: If one takes a quick scan of India’s ODI resources for next year’s World Cup in South Africa, the pace cupboard wears a bare and fragile look. There’s only Jasprit Bumrah who truly commands a place in the XI. The rest are either on … Read more
India’s team holds the national flag as they celebrate after winning the final T20I cricket match against Pakistan(PTI Photo) BCCI president Mithun Manhas praised India’s handling of pressure in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final against Pakistan, while taking a dig at the quality of competition offered by the arch-rivals in recent years.India secured … Read more
The upcoming world chess championship between defending champion D Gukesh of India and challenger Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan will take place in Geneva from November 22 to December 12. Organized under the aegis of FIDE, the match carries a prize fund of USD 2.5 million.The first world chess championship took place 140 years ago in … Read more
Pranavi Urs and Sumit Nagal India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in fourth place with 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The final tally was below the record 106 medals won at Hangzhou, but a strong finish in the final days changed the complexion of the campaign.From Kumkum Mohod’s … Read more