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India wins three more medals on day 3 of Asian U23 Athletics Championships

India wins three more medals on day 3 of Asian U23 Athletics Championships

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India added three more medals on the third day of the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, with distance runner Shivaji Parashuram winning his second silver medal of the competition on Saturday. Shivaji finished second in the men’s 10,000m with a personal best time of 29:33.54, taking India’s overall medal tally to 11. It was his second podium finish after claiming silver in the men’s 5,000m on the opening day. The Indian remained in contention for gold for much of the race before settling for silver behind Japan’s Yoshihiro Kusuoka, who won the event in 29:29.34. China’s Jinzhi Jiang claimed bronze with a time of 29:42.54, while India’s Shailesh Kushwaha narrowly missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in 30:46.78. Priya, Shravani add bronze medals India’s second medal of the day came in the women’s discus throw, where Priya secured bronze with a best effort of 50.44m. China’s Zhichao Jiang won gold with a throw of 58.63m, while compatriot Jingru Huang took silver with 55.33m. Shravani Sangle added another bronze after clocking …

India adds three bronze medals on Day 2 of Asian U23 Athletics Championships

India adds three bronze medals on Day 2 of Asian U23 Athletics Championships

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India claimed three bronze medals on the second day of the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, with middle-distance runners leading the country’s charge on Friday. Shakeel opened India’s account by securing bronze in the men’s 800m after clocking 1:48.78. His compatriot Vinod Kumar B narrowly missed out on a podium finish, placing fourth with a time of 1:49.10. Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom added another bronze in the women’s 800m, crossing the finish line in 2:10.20. Vaishnavi Rajendra Rawal, India’s second entrant in the event, finished fifth after clocking 2:10.83. Abhay Singh scripts sprint milestone Abhay Singh earned India’s third bronze medal of the day in the men’s 200m, finishing in 20.96 to become the country’s first individual sprint medallist at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships. The three podium finishes added to India’s medal tally after a successful opening day, where the contingent won four medals, including gold in the mixed 4x400m relay. With several track and field events still to be contested, India will look to continue its strong showing at the …

Salima Tete to captain India’s women’s hockey team at Asian Games 2026

Salima Tete to captain India’s women’s hockey team at Asian Games 2026

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Hockey India on Friday announced a 20-member Indian women’s hockey squad for the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the side after captaining India to the FIH Nations Cup title in New Zealand last month. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and young players who impressed during the recent tournament. Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said the selected group offers a good balance of youth and experience, adding that the players have consistently pushed each other to improve in recent months. Nations Cup performers retain places Veteran goalkeeper Savita, who was recently conferred the Padma Shri, has been named alongside Bichu Devi Kharibam as India’s two goalkeepers for the continental event. The defensive unit includes Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary and Jyoti, while Lalthantluangi and Shilpi Dabas have retained their places after making their senior international debuts during India’s unbeaten FIH Nations Cup campaign. In midfield, captain Salima will be supported by Nikki Pradhan, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita …

Asian Games-bound pistol shooter fails dope test

Asian Games-bound pistol shooter fails dope test

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Indian pistol shooter Gaurav Kumar Masoori bound for the 2026 Asian Games has tested positive for banned substance propranolol and its metabolite 4-hydroxy-propranolol on Wednesday. The Bagpat shooter was selected to be part of the Indian contingent for the 2026 Asian Games and the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China. According to a report in The Tribune, Masoori has been issued an adverse analytical finding (AAF) notification by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after his sample tested positive for propranolol and its metabolite 4-hydroxy-propranolol. Propranolol is a beta blocker that lowers heart rate and is prohibited in precision sports like shooting as it can give athletes a competitive edge. As per the NADA notification, Masoori has not been provisionally suspended and is eligible to compete. Masoori’s sample was collected during the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship, held in New Delhi from April 28 to May 15. In hindsight, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) named Akash Bharadwaj as Masoori’s replacement in the 10m air pistol event for the upcoming Asian Games. Kedarling …

Leander Paes joins Asian Tennis Federation

Leander Paes joins Asian Tennis Federation

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The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Indian tennis legend Leander Paes as its Player Ambassador, marking a significant step in the federation’s efforts to inspire the next generation of players and accelerate the growth of tennis across Asia. The announcement was made during a special ceremony on the sidelines of the Wimbledon Championships, attended by ATF President Yuryi Polskiy, senior officials, players and members of the international tennis community. One of the most decorated players in the history of the sport, Paes enjoyed a professional career spanning more than three decades. An Olympic bronze medallist at the 1996 Atlanta Games, he won 18 Grand Slam titles — eight in men’s doubles and 10 in mixed doubles — while also completing a career Grand Slam in both disciplines. A former world No. 1 in doubles and winner of the Davis Cup Commitment Award, Paes has been one of Asia’s greatest ambassadors for tennis and one of India’s most celebrated sporting icons. As Player Ambassador, Paes will work closely with the ATF …

Laxman to oversee India’s Zimbabwe tour, Asian Games campaign

Laxman to oversee India’s Zimbabwe tour, Asian Games campaign

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Former Indian batsman and National Cricket Academy head V.V.S. Laxman. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Centre of Excellence head V.V.S. Laxman, along with batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar and bowling coach Sunil Joshi, will form India’s support staff for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The move is aimed at giving the senior national team’s support staff a short break following the white-ball series against England. India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in Harare on July 23, 25 and 27. The tour begins just four days after the conclusion of the England series on July 19. Laxman and his support staff will also oversee the Indian team at the Asian Games, which coincides with India’s home white-ball series against the West Indies, where head coach Gautam Gambhir will be with the ODI squad. This is not the first time that Laxman will be in charge of a second-string Indian team. He has headlined the coaching staff in Zimbabwe in 2024 when Shubman Gill was the captain …

FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: What’s ailing Indian basketball?

FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: What’s ailing Indian basketball?

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Six loses in six matches at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. No wins since March 2025. The Indian men’s basketball team is in a free fall, hard to ignore. As coach Rama Linga Prasad Guntupalli and point guard Arvind Muthu Krishnan took seats at the press conference after their sixth and final loss at the World Cup qualifiers, the disappointment was evident. The two men, part of the setup since the start of their qualifying campaign in November last year, echoed similar sentiments as they summed up the challenging eight months. They lacked the required “physicality”. “We need to work on our physicality to close the game. That’s one area we need to improve,” the usually reserved Muthu said. The physicality the coach and Muthu are referring to have often been the bane of this Indian team. They usually start well in the match and hold on till the end of the second quarter. As soon as the teams return after the 15-minute half-time break for the third quarter, the intensity drops and the …

Syndrela, Divyanshi reach Asian Youth TT Championships Doubles final

Syndrela, Divyanshi reach Asian Youth TT Championships Doubles final

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India added two more assured medals at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Bangkok on Friday, with Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick reaching the U-19 girls’ doubles final and Syndrela advancing to the singles semifinals. The Indian pair produced a spirited comeback to defeat China’s Yao Ruixuan and Jiang Yiyi 7-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8, 11-6 in the doubles semifinals. After twice trailing by a game, Syndrela and Divyanshi held their nerve in the decider to book a place in the title clash against Japan’s Aoba Takahashi and Misuzu Takeya. The finalists had earlier assured themselves of a medal by overcoming Thailand’s Thasita Kanaphong and Pimmada Thongnak 11-6, 13-15, 11-9, 11-8 in the quarterfinals. Syndrela also guarantees singles bronze Syndrela continued her impressive run in the U-19 girls’ singles, defeating Japan’s Yuna Ojio 11-5, 11-7, 5-11, 3-11, 8-11, 11-6, 11-3 in the quarterfinals. The Indian rallied from a 2-3 deficit to secure a place in the semifinals and guarantee herself at least a bronze medal. India’s medal tally at the championships has now risen …

BCCI announces India Women’s Cricket squad Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026

BCCI announces India Women’s Cricket squad Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member Indian women’s cricket squad for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday. The multi-sporting event will follow the T20 format, with eight teams taking part in the event. Hosts, Japan, will be joined by India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and China. Harmanpreet Kaur will once again lead the Indian side, while Smriti Mandhana has been named vice-captain for the tournament. The experienced duo of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana will also lead India’s batting unit. They will be joined by Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Bharti Fulmali, giving India a strong group of batters. Richa Ghosh and G. Kamalini have been selected as the wicketkeepers and will share wicketkeeping duties during the tournament. India have opted for a spin-heavy bowling unit for the Asian Games. The 15-member squad features three frontline spinners, two specialist pace bowlers and additional bowling options to provide depth to the attack. Radha Yadav will lead the spin department with her left-arm orthodox bowling. She will be …

Kamalini Gets the Big Break as India Unveil Asian Games Squad

Kamalini Gets the Big Break as India Unveil Asian Games Squad

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the India Women’s Squad for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The squad have made one change as the 17-year old G Kamalini has earned a maiden call-up, replacing Yastika Bhatia. However, the squad remains mostly unchanged from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The squad will have experienced campaigners Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh and Renuka Singh. Meanwhile, Shreyanka Patil has been subjected to fitness clearance after her ankle ligament injury during the World Cup campaign. Leg spinner Prema Rawat, who has been named as a replacement, has not been retained in the squad. Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the side with Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy. India Women’s Cricket Team (image: X) G Kamalini was part of the India A squad that toured England this month and also finished third on the run charts at the 2025 U19 Women’s World Cup and joined the Mumbai Indians for INR 1.6 crore at the 2025 auction before being retained ahead of the 2026 …