Asian Games

Asian Indoor Games: Sourav Kothari Wins Gold In Billiards

Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Building on the good start, Kothari went all guns blazing into the second game, even as a visibly edgy Praprut gave the Indian an opportunity to make a dent.

Wrestler Bajrang Wins Gold in Asian Indoor Games

Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Bajrang, the reigning Asian champion, beat Daichi Takatani of Japan in the men's freestyle 65kg final to win the gold.

Asian Games Gold Medallist Priyanka Panwar Banned For 8 Years

Press Trust of India | Monday September 11, 2017

As per the NADA code, athletes caught for a second anti-doping rule violation get a maximum suspension of eight years.

Changing And Chopping Policy Is Not Good For India Hockey Team: Jose Brasa

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 2, 2017

India had won a silver medal at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and a bronze at Guangzhou Asian Games under Brasa.

Khel Ratna: Paralympian Devendra Jhajharia, Sardar Singh Bask In Glory

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 29, 2017

Javelin thrower Jhajharia is the only Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals -- 2004 Athens Games and 2016 Rio Paralympics.

I Dedicate My Arjuna Award To The Women Of India: Bembem Devi

Tuesday August 22, 2017

Bembem Devi retired from international football last year during the South Asian Games in Shillong.

Alibaba Backs Decision to Add E-Sports to 2022 Asian Games

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 20, 2017

Many have questioned whether the e-sports are appropriate for inclusion in a competition that has focused on more traditional sports like track and field.

2022 Asian Games to Include E-Sports

Associated Press | Wednesday April 19, 2017

The Olympic Council of Asia says it will introduce e-sports to the official program of the Asian Games at Hangzhou, China.

Pooja Banerjee, Sandeep Sejwal Are Married. See Pics Here

Wednesday March 1, 2017

Pooja Banerjee and Sandeep Sejwal's wedding was attended by his Pooja's friends from the television industry, especially her colleagues from Swim Team

Santhi Soundarajan to File Human Rights Case Against Sports Bodies

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 3, 2017

Gopi Shankar, head of NGO Srishti Madurai, said that Santhi Soundarajan is now planning to file a petition at either Madras High Court or the Supreme Court

Mary Kom, Vikas Krishan Get AIBA Special Awards

NDTVSports | Wednesday December 21, 2016

MC Mary Kom was given the AIBA Legends award for her magnificent boxing career.

Sarita Devi Turns Pro, Eyes Asian Title in Six Months

NDTVSports | Monday December 19, 2016

Sarita Devi signed up a two-year deal with the commercial partners of Indian Boxing Council (IBC) - a licensing body for professional boxers in the country - Sporty Boxing Private Limited

Shadow Fighter: A Compelling Account of Sarita Devi's Boxing Career

Bhargab Sarmah | Thursday September 29, 2016

'Shadow Fighter', penned by sports journalist Suprita Das, gives an unswayed narrative of the bumpy ride that has been Sarita Devi's career in amateur boxing and manages to shed light on some of her triumphs and despairs

Rodrigo Duterte Declares Philippines-US War Games 'The Last One'

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 29, 2016

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte plunged one of the United States' most important Asian alliances deeper into uncertainty on Wednesday by declaring upcoming US-Philippines military exercises "the last," and ruling out any joint navy patrols.

Japan to Host 2026 Asian Games: OCA

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 25, 2016

Japan's Aichi prefecture and its capital city Nagoya are the co-hosts of the 2026 Asian Games

Rio Olympics: Sakshi Malik Credits Technique Behind Her Bronze Medal Win

Press Trust of India | Friday September 9, 2016

Sakshi Malik became the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympics medal after she clinched a bronze in the 58kg women's freestyle event at the 2016 Rio Games

2 Dead, 17 Injured In Tel Aviv Building Collapse: Rescuers

World News | Associated Press | Monday September 5, 2016

A multilevel underground parking garage collapsed at a Tel Aviv construction site today, killing at least two people and injuring some 17 others, according to police and rescue workers.

Transition From Marathon To Steeplechase Was Difficult, Says Lalita Babar

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 3, 2016

Lalita Babar won a silver in 3000m steeplechase during the 2014 Asian Games held at Incheon while she bagged gold in 2015 Asian Championships

Chinese Ships, Planes Hold War Games In Sea Of Japan

World News | Associated Press | Monday August 22, 2016

Chinese planes and ships held war games in the Sea of Japan last week, the military said, during which Beijing displayed its latest-generation frigate at a time of bitter territorial disputes with Asian neighbors.

Pokemon Go Spurs Lifestyle Changes, Business Boom as It Rolls Out in Asia

Reuters | Friday August 19, 2016

From Indonesia to Hong Kong, the wild popularity of Nintendo's augmented reality app is also driving lifestyle changes

India Roots For Dipa Karmakar

Saurabh Gupta | Sunday August 14, 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar will take part in the vault finals of the Rio Olympics on Sunday.

Rio Olympics: Anirban Lahiri Feels India's Pain Of Not Winning Medal in Games

Nikhil Naz | Thursday August 11, 2016

India have put up a disappointing show in Shooting and Tennis in the 2016 Rio Olympics and all hopes are pinned on Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia in Golf.

Rio Olympics: Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia Eye Medals as Golf Returns to Games

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 10, 2016

Anirban Lahiri has been a revelation for Indian golf in the last couple of years as he clinched the Asian tour order of merit after winning twice --Maybank Malaysian Open and Hero Indian Open in 2015

Inderjeet Singh's B Sample Tests Positive, Shot-Putter Alleges Foul Play Ahead of Rio

NDTVSports | Tuesday August 2, 2016

Inderjeet Singh's hopes of participating in the Rio Olympics has taken another beating. The shot-putter is now saying his sample has been tampered with

Uvena Fernandes Becomes India's First Woman Referee at a FIFA World Cup

Bhargab Sarmah | Friday July 29, 2016

Uvena Fernandes, a former Indian international footballer and now a FIFA-certified referee, has been selected to officiate games at the upcoming FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Jordan

Who is Inderjeet Singh?

NDTVSports | Tuesday July 26, 2016

Inderjeet Singh, Rio Olympics-bound shotputter who failed a dope test, is a Asian Games bronze medallist and Asian Championship gold medal winner

Rahul Gandhi Reaches Out To Family Of Dalit Thrashed In Gujarat

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 21, 2016

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited the home of a Dalit man whose four sons were brutally flogged on July 11 for skinning a dead cow and announced assistance of Rs 5 lakh for the family.

Mohammed Shahid, The Hockey Star Who Left The World Wonderstruck

NDTVSports | Wednesday July 20, 2016

Mohammed Shahid, who died on Wednesday aged 56, was known for his dribbling abilities which earned him a place in the 1986 Asian All-Star in 1986.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Pay Tribute to Late Hockey Star Mohammed Shahid

NDTVSports | Wednesday July 20, 2016

Mohammed Shahid died aged 56 in a hospital in Gurgaon. He had won the gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Sportspersons including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli paid their tribute to him

Pokemon Go to Be Available in Japan Wednesday; India Release Date Soon?

Rishi Alwani | Tuesday July 19, 2016

Looks like your days of having to download Pokemon Go APK in India may soon be over. A Pokemon Go release date for India might happen soon.