Asian Games

Ellen DeGeneres 'Proud' Of Sprinter Dutee Chand For Coming Out As Gay

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres is an advocate for gay rights

Dutee Chand's Sister Says Sprinter Being "Blackmailed" By Partner

Monday May 20, 2019

Dutee Chand recently came out of the closet and revealed that she is in a same-sex relationship.

Olympian Rower Dattu Bhokanal Charged For Allegedly Harassing Wife

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2019

Olympian and Asian Games medallist Dattu Baban Bhokanal has been charged for allegedly harassing his wife physically and mentally between December 22, 2017 and March 3 this year, a Nashik police official said on Friday.

Neeraj Chopra Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Doubtful For World Championships

Press Trust of India | Friday May 3, 2019

Neeraj Chopra won a gold in the Commonwealth Games as well as Asian Games last year.

Amit Panghal Cries Foul, Says Coach Deserved Dronacharya Award

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) had recommended elite Indian coaches Sandhya Gurung and Shiv Singh for this year's Dronacharya Award.

Rupinder Pal Singh Returns, Jaskaran Singh Lone New Face In Indian Hockey Team For Australia Tour

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2019

Rupinder Pal Singh last played for India at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta last year.

Uzbek Rival Was Scared During Asian Boxing Championship Clash, Feels Amit Panghal

Tuesday April 30, 2019

Amit Panghal had beaten Uzbekistan's Hasanboy Dusmatov earlier at the Asian Games final in 2018.

Shooters Heena Sidhu, Ankur Mittal Recommended For the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Monday April 29, 2019

Heena Sidhu has three medals at the Asian Games, with a silver medal in 2010, and a bronze medal in 2014 and 2018.

Asian Boxing Championships: Amit Panghal, Pooja Rani Win Gold Medals

Friday April 26, 2019

Indian boxer Amit Panghal (52kg) clinched the gold medal at the Asian Championships.

Kavinder Bisht Stuns World Champion, Amit Panghal Beats Hasanboy Dusmatov Again To Enter Asian Boxing Championship Semis

Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2019

Kavinder Singh Bisht clinched a split verdict over Yeraliyev in a high-intensity contest to assure himself of a maiden Asian championship medal.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Indian Men's Hockey Team Beats Asian Games Champions Japan 2-0

Dipankar Lahiri | Saturday March 23, 2019

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India will next take on South Korea on Sunday.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India Begin Campaign With Stiff Japanese Test

Friday March 22, 2019

India will be hoping for a good start against Asian games gold medallists Japan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup opener.

Cricket Set To Make A Comeback At 2022 Asian Games 

Sunday March 3, 2019

Powerhouse India opted out of the quadrennial event on both occasions owing to the team's congested scheduling.

Fear Of Falling: How It Affects You And What You Can Do About It

Health | Daphne Miller, The Washington Post | Wednesday February 27, 2019

Fear of Falling (FOF) which is especially common in the over-50 crowd. Research shows that people with FOF, regardless of whether they have experienced a bad fall, are more likely to become deconditioned, depressed and socially isolated.

Pro Wrestling League: Sakshi Malik Aims To Silence Critics

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 21, 2019

Competing in her first Asian Games in Jakarta last year, Sakshi lost her bronze medal bout to South Korea's Hang Jungwon.