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WFI moves SC after Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat in Asian Games trials

WFI moves SC after Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat in Asian Games trials

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On May 22, a division bench of the high court had given its nod to the participation of Phogat in the upcoming trials for the Asian Games, saying the WFI’s selection policy was exclusionary for the lack of discretion to consider an iconic player like her, who is returning from a maternity break. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

From India’s last-minute replacement 3 years ago to medal bet at 2026 Asian Games

From India’s last-minute replacement 3 years ago to medal bet at 2026 Asian Games

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Three years ago, Balraj Panwar’s name was quietly slipped into the Indian rowing contingent as a last-minute reserve for the delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Panwar was a novice at the international stage, navigating the pressure of donning the India colours at the continental games with barely any top-tier racing experience under his belt. Despite the odds, he fought valiantly at the Fuyang Water Centre to secure a fourth-place finish in men’s singles sculls, narrowly missing out on a podium. Today, the narrative has changed. Having competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the same discipline, Panwar is no longer the backup plan. He, instead, is now shaping into one of India’s brightest medal prospects at the upcoming 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, having switched to a team event in quadruple sculls. “I had been rowing for only about a year or a year-and-a-half during the last Asian Games,” Panwar told The Bridge, reflecting on his rapid rise in the sport. “I had very little international experience at that time. It was only my …

Sat-Chi reflects on lack of appreciation comment, ‘90% positive reactions’ | Badminton News

Sat-Chi reflects on lack of appreciation comment, ‘90% positive reactions’ | Badminton News

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It’s a storm Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have now signed up for. Having willingly opened themselves up to the aftermath of asking why they don’t get enough appreciation, the duo reckon the only way to ride this hurricane is accept the tempestuous nature of reactions that will follow. The uneasy calm — indifference to a Thomas Cup bronze — has never been their style. So they will barrel through the wave of reactions that descended on them. Speaking to BWF after entering a regulation quarterfinal at the Thailand Open where they are top seeds, Satwik-Chirag grinned and paused a tad, to thank their fans. “Ofcourse there are many good people who stay up late at night and watch our matches,” Satwik would say. “There were negatives as well when we spoke, but more than that I saw almost 90 per cent positive reactions. That is a good sign.” For Chirag, the statements blew up much more than they expected. “There were obviously lot of critics, but there were also a lot of very positive …

Neeraj Chopra’s advice to young athletes: “Be mentally stable, have patience, don’t have shortcut mindset and be more informed” | Sport-others News

Neeraj Chopra’s advice to young athletes: “Be mentally stable, have patience, don’t have shortcut mindset and be more informed” | Sport-others News

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3 min readMar 20, 2026 05:18 PM IST In candid remarks to young athletes, Neeraj Chopra emphasised the growing need for mental strength and patience in modern sports. Speaking in a video released by his foundation about the challenges faced by the new generation, the former Olympic and world champion said, “I feel that the athletes who join us should have patience, which is very less nowadays. They should have patience that everything will be done step by step.” Chopra said for him, success was never just about strength or speed — it was about discipline of the mind. He warned against rushing the process: “They should not have a shortcut mindset.” Instead, he emphasised purpose. “Indian sports need athletes who can set an example. So, we have to show a new path to the next generation of Indian sports.” Looking back, he admitted his own journey lacked that awareness. “In the beginning, we were only doing sports. We did not know what was happening in the world,” he said. Today, he believes young athletes …

Sjoerd Marijne’s India Blueprint: Inside the training, tactics and mindset shift driving women’s hockey team | Hockey News

Sjoerd Marijne’s India Blueprint: Inside the training, tactics and mindset shift driving women’s hockey team | Hockey News

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The stories travelled ahead of him. Long before Sjoerd Marijne gathered the current core of the Indian women’s hockey team, the younger players had already heard whispers. About the grind, the discipline, and most famously, the eight-hour training sessions in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics. So when Marijne now casually asks, “Do you have heavy legs?”, the response is almost rehearsed. “No, no, no, coach.” The sessions may not (yet) be as brutal, but the message has landed. Loud and clear. The old-timers in the team — the Lalremsiamis, Navneet Kaurs and Sushila Chanus — experienced this after they qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in late 2019. When the players reassembled for the national camp in Bengaluru, Marijne — unhappy with the lethargy shown in the qualifying match — scheduled a one-off eight-hour training session. It started at 8 in the morning and ended at 4 pm, with a short lunch break being the only downtime. For Marijne, the significance of that marathon session was never about punishment. It was about imprinting a mindset …

Thinking inside the box: India recreates Asian Games housing at elite training hubs | Sport-others News

Thinking inside the box: India recreates Asian Games housing at elite training hubs | Sport-others News

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3 min readMar 5, 2026 08:00 PM IST Shipping containers — more commonly stacked at ports than seen at multi-sport events — are set to double up as athletes’ accommodation at this year’s Asian Games, prompting India to prepare its contingent for a stay unlike any before. Leaving nothing to chance, India has begun installing container-style housing units at elite training centres in Patiala and Bengaluru. The idea is to give athletes first-hand experience of the compact living spaces before they travel to Japan for the Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. In a cost-conscious move, the organisers have done away with the traditional village and opted for repurposed containers and a docked cruise liner to house athletes. While some delegations will be housed aboard a cruise liner anchored at a port, others will stay in converted container units. India has already sought land-based accommodation for its athletes, especially those in precision sports such as shooting and archery, to minimise any pre-competition discomfort. A sports ministry official said the …

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav named India’s chef de mission for 2026 Asian Games

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav named India’s chef de mission for 2026 Asian Games

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Indian Olympic Association treasurer Sahdev Yadav has been appointed India’s chef de mission for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4. Yadav, who also heads the Indian Weightlifting Federation, previously led the Indian contingent at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing. His appointment was finalised during a meeting convened by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on Friday to review India’s preparations for next year’s continental event. Table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal has been named deputy chef de mission. The seven-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist carried India’s flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics and currently serves as vice chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission. Committee formed to assess Asian Games readiness As part of the preparatory roadmap, the government has constituted a 15-member committee chaired by sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao. The panel will monitor and assess contingent planning, logistics and overall readiness for the Games. The appointments indicate early efforts to streamline India’s administrative and athlete-support structure …

Naushad Moosa names 29-member probable squad for India U23s

Naushad Moosa names 29-member probable squad for India U23s

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India U23 men’s national team head coach Naushad Moosa, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, named a 29-member probable squad for the exposure friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, next month. The India U23s will face the Tajikistan U23 and Kyrgyz Republic U23 teams in two matches on June 18 and June 21, respectively, as part of the federation’s long-term plans to smooth a pathway to the senior national team. The team will set camp in Kolkata on June 1, where they will train before setting off for Dushanbe on June 16. As part of the long terms plans for the India U23s, the AIFF has lined-up camps and exposure friendly matches for the Blue Colts during the FIFA International Windows in order to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 2026. June friendly exposure matches for the U23 team: June 18: Tajikistan vs India June 21: Kyrgyz Republic vs India India U-23 Men’s National Team Probables list Goalkeepers: Sahil, Priyansh …

Room with a view: At 2026 Asian Games, athletes to stay at ‘Floating Village’ on board luxury cruise liner | Sport-others News

Room with a view: At 2026 Asian Games, athletes to stay at ‘Floating Village’ on board luxury cruise liner | Sport-others News

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When thousands of athletes return to their rooms after intense, high-pressure matches during next year’s Asian Games, they will be greeted by a sight that will instantly heal them: an unobstructed view of the ocean. To reduce the massive costs incurred by constructing a dedicated Athletes’ Village, the organisers of the Aichi-Nagoya Asiad, to be held from September 19 to October 4, have come up with a novel plan — to create a floating village on a cruise ship. In a departure from tradition, the 2026 Asian Games organisers have said that instead of the usual brick-and-mortar buildings that make the Athletes’ Village, approximately 4,600 athletes will be housed in a luxury cruise liner that will be docked at Japan’s shipping hub Nagoya. Story continues below this ad The floating Games Village will be based at the Kinjo Pier in Nagoya Port and will include a balcony with an ocean view, giving the athletes a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience, the organisers said. The plans were revealed during the first technical delegates meeting in Nagoya on Wednesday. Organisers …

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained

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Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is all set to make its debut at the Asian Games during the 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya, the Olympic Council of Asia announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, cricket has retained his spot in the Asian Games roster after making a return during the delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games will mark cricket’s fourth appearance at the continental games, having previously been played at the 2010 Guangzhou and 2014 Incheon Games. “The latest development in the compilation of the sports programme came at the 41st meeting of the AINAGOC Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on Monday, April 28, when cricket and Mixed Martial Arts were both formally approved,” a release from the Olympic Council of Asia read. MMA will feature a total of six events and will be clubbed under the combat sports list along with Kurash and Ju-jitsu. The OCA also announced that cricket will be hosted at the Aichi prefecture though the exact location has yet not been finalised. This is a massive boost …