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Harmanpreet Kaur to lead full-strength Indian women’s squad at Asian Games 2026; Shreyanka Patil return subject to fitness

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead full-strength Indian women’s squad at Asian Games 2026; Shreyanka Patil return subject to fitness

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2 min readJun 30, 2026 10:05 AM IST Defending champions India will field a full-strength squad at the 2026 Asian Games, with the BCCI on Tuesday announcing a 15-member women’s team for the multi-sport event, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September. Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the side, which remains largely unchanged from the one that featured in the recent Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, where India suffered a group-stage exit after losses to South Africa and Australia. Smriti Mandhana has been named vice-captain. The selectors have shown faith in the core group, retaining regulars like Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Sree Charani, and Arundhati Reddy. The only change from the T20 World Cup squad is in the back-up wicketkeeper slot, with Yastika Bhatia making way for G. Kamalini. Shreyanka Patil, who was ruled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 due to a severe ankle ligament injury, has found a place in the Asian Games squad. However, her selection is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical …

Ancelotti on Asian giants ahead of World Cup R32 match

Ancelotti on Asian giants ahead of World Cup R32 match

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 29, 2026 09:02 AM IST Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has heaped praise on Asian giants Japan ahead of their World Cup 2026 clash, calling Monday night’s Round of 32 match a virtual “final” for the five-time champions. The former Real Madrid boss said Japan could stand on level terms with Brazil in the knockout clash to be played at the Houston Stadium, calling them one of the best sides in the world. “Japan is one of the best national teams in the world, and we have the utmost respect for them – this will be like a Final. There are no disorganised teams these days; that doesn’t exist anymore. There are teams with less individual quality, but that also has to do with genetics. “But to say there’s a team that lacks difficult deployment and tactics – no, not anymore. Everyone trains, and that’s surprised me. The only difference is individual quality,” Ancelotti told reporters on Sunday. ALSO READ | Portugal coach defends Cristiano Ronaldo after Messi rest: ‘That would be …

Triple Jumper Praveen Chithravel qualifies for Asian Games with effort of 16.92m

Triple Jumper Praveen Chithravel qualifies for Asian Games with effort of 16.92m

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4 min readJun 26, 2026 11:47 PM IST Despite the Kalinga Stadium track being unduly bouncy due to afternoon rain, national triple jump record holder Praveen Chithravel soared 16.92m to win the title at the inter-state athletics championships and book his berth for the upcoming Asian Games. Chithravel was pushed all the way by veteran Kartik Unnikrishnan, who finished second with 16.80m while NCAA champion Selva Prabhu managed 16.79m to win the bronze medal. In all, six jumpers cleared the qualification mark of 16.28m and made it to the continental mega event to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19-October 4. At the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Praveen failed to progress beyond the qualification round with a best jump of 16.74m. He has been trying to make up for that disappointment ever since. “I have lost a lot in the last two years. I was crying in Japan after failing to qualify for the World Championships final. But now I know that I will win for sure after losing so much,” Praveen said …

Behind Asian markets tanking: Apple’s price hike, AI-driven chip shortage, and more | Explained News

Behind Asian markets tanking: Apple’s price hike, AI-driven chip shortage, and more | Explained News

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Asian stock markets tanked as much as 6% on Friday (June 26) as Apple’s move to jack up prices of some of its product lines by as much as 20%, and the South Korean government’s proposal to tax unrealised gains on equities, weighed on sentiment for AI and chip-related stocks. South Korea’s Kospi index ended 5.8% lower on Friday, briefly triggering the 8% lower circuit midway into the session, leading to a halt in trading for the second time this week after having lost 10% on Tuesday. For the week, the index ended around 7% lower. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index lost 4.2%, with major constituent Softbank tanking 12.5%. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Taiex index fell 3.6% on Friday. Both Japan’s and Taiwan’s stock markets are heavily dominated by chipmaking companies. Samsung and SK Hynix, a semiconductor company, make up over 50% weight on the Kospi, while the chipmaking giant TSMC constitutes around 40% weight on the Taiex. American technology giant Apple’s announcement on Thursday particularly triggered panic across markets, with investors preferring to cut their exposures in …

Bridge: The card game that’s an Asian Games sport

Bridge: The card game that’s an Asian Games sport

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Most people associate the word “bridge” with either a structure or perhaps The Bridge. Fewer know it is also the name of one of the world’s oldest and most demanding mind sports. The 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships are underway at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Panaji, with nearly 300 players and officials across 46 teams from 16 countries and territories competing from June 21-27. The continental championship was inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in the presence of World Bridge Federation President Franck Riehm and Shree Cement Chairman H.M. Bangur, as India hosts one of Asia’s biggest Bridge events. Despite its rich history and Asian Games status, Bridge remains unfamiliar to many sports fans. Here’s everything you need to know about the game. More than just a card game Bridge, or Contract Bridge, is played by four people split into two partnerships sitting opposite each other. Like doubles tennis, partners sit across from one another, but unlike tennis, they work together strategically throughout the game. The two sides are referred …

‘Exhausted’ Manika Batra accuses TTFI of breaching its own constitution in Asian Games selection rown

‘Exhausted’ Manika Batra accuses TTFI of breaching its own constitution in Asian Games selection rown

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 01:04 PM IST Table tennis star Manika Batra has said that the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) violated its own rules while selecting the Indian squad for the 2026 Asian Games but indicated that she won’t be pursuing the matter any more for now. Batra, who had won bronze at the 2018 Asian Games and is a triple gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games, was named only as a reserve for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and she had earlier asked for an explanation from the TTFI for her omission from the main squad. She said in a statement on Friday that she was told by the TTFI that a nine-member selection committee had selected the Indian squad for the Asiad. “TTFI, in its response to me, has stated that the entire selection process was conducted strictly in accordance with the rules. However, the documents available with me show that a 9-member Selection Committee decided the Asian Games team, while Article 24(C)(j) of the TTFI Constitution states that no …

Sindhushree G sets Pole Vault National Record; Animesh Kujur seals Asian Games spot

Sindhushree G sets Pole Vault National Record; Animesh Kujur seals Asian Games spot

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National records continued to tumble at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on Thursday as Sindhushree G rewrote the women’s pole vault record, while Animesh Kujur secured his place for the 2026 Asian Games with a dominant performance in the men’s 200m. Sindhushree stole the show by clearing 4.25m on her first attempt to set a new national record, surpassing Baranica Elangovan’s previous mark of 4.23m. The effort also comfortably exceeded the Athletics Federation of India’s Asian Games qualification standard of 4.10m. Baranica settled for silver after clearing 4.20m, while Nitika Akare claimed bronze with a clearance of 4.10m, ensuring all three medallists achieved the qualification mark. In the men’s 200m, national record holder Animesh Kujur clinched gold in 20.74s after already breaching the Asian Games qualification standard of 20.88s with a 20.87s run in the heats. Dondapati Mrutyum Jayaram (20.97s) and Jishnu Prasad P.K. (21.18s) completed the podium. Multiple athletes achieve Asian Games standards The women’s 200m saw all three medallists qualify for the Asian Games. Harita Bhadra won gold in …

Animesh Kujur books 200m Asian Games berth, rues lack of competition | Sports News

Animesh Kujur books 200m Asian Games berth, rues lack of competition | Sports News

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3 min readBhubaneswarJun 26, 2026 12:03 AM IST Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur booked his berth for the Asian Games 2026 in 200m event with a timing of 20.74s in the final breaching the qualification mark of 20.88s set by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) at the Inter State National Athletics Championships on Thursday. While breaching the qualification mark was not a problem for Animesh, the timing is not upto his standards. Animesh has a personal best of 20.32s. “Honestly, I was not here for timing. The idea was to secure the qualification mark for the Asian Games. Since I have got it now, I will further focus on improving before the Asian Games,” Animesh told the media after his race. Animesh is coming on the back of a bronze medal at the Asian Relay Championships in mixed 4*100 relay. His coach Martin Owens wanted him to relax. “I wanted him to do well and achieve the qualification mark. As we are very tired from the long trip of the Asian Relay Championships. He didn’t …

Indian Men’s Foil team qualify for Asian Games

Indian Men’s Foil team qualify for Asian Games

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The competitive action at the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship reached its absolute peak on the final day at Bharat Mandapam, with the last two team titles decided in intense clashes on the pistes. Host nation India showed clear technical growth and marked a monumental developmental step forward while matching up against Asia’s elite, deeply seasoned Olympic-cycle structures. In the Men’s Foil Team category, the local rotation of Sachin, Sanasam Hemash Singh, Tejas Manoj Patil, and Aditya relied on rapid blade-work and close-quarter infighting. Backed by an electric home crowd, they minimized unforced errors and stayed highly competitive in their middle-relay blocks against world-class opposition to secure an impressive 8th position, locking in a direct qualification spot for the upcoming Asian Games. Meanwhile, the Women’s Épée Team of Prachi Lohan, Taniksha Khatri, Mitva Jesangbhai Chaudhari, and Yashkeerat Kaur Hayer brought immense tactical grit to the strip. Building on individual baselines, the local foursome successfully managed the clock and distance against towering continental units to show outstanding structural resilience and lock down a solid 9th-place ranking. …

Jyothi Yarraji seals Asian Games spot

Jyothi Yarraji seals Asian Games spot

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In the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Inter State National Championships, Jyothi Yarraji stared at the big screen after the race. Once it flashed 12.99s in front of her name, she fell on the track, virtually hugging it and feeling it. The celebration showed how much it had meant to return to the track after a year-long layoff due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. She breezed through the hurdles to breach the Asian Games qualification mark and go under 13s in the final to claim the national title. Last year, Jyothi was bound for the World Championships, but a freak injury during training, where she hit a hurdle, kept her away from the track. “I felt so good today. Interestingly, exactly one year back, I got injured and today I am here clocking sub 13s, it means a lot for me,” Jyothi told the reporters after her race. “I was expecting a better race. Something around 12.6s, but that’s okay. I have been praying every day since I got injured on this …