The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) are reportedly dissatisfied with the arrangements and facilities for the upcoming Asian Games cricket tournament in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Concerns include inadequate dressing rooms, distant washrooms, and small hotel rooms. As a result, India might send a 'B' team instead of the previously announced full-strength squad, pending a report from a BCCI observer.
India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on maritime security cooperation, committing to deepen defence ties and oppose unilateral actions that impede freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific, a move seen as directed at China's increasing military presence.
India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has reached the women's singles semifinals in Teqball at the Asian Games, putting her one win away from securing the country's first-ever medal in the sport. She topped her group after defeating Japan's Yuina Sakamoto and Cambodia's Koemyean DY. The Indian mixed doubles pair of Quimcy and Mohammed Anas Imran Beg also remain in contention for a medal through the repechage round despite an earlier quarterfinal loss. Teqball is making its debut at the Asian Games.
The Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member contingent of athletes, including 265 men and 227 women, for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The squad features prominent athletes like Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Lovlina Borgohain across various disciplines, with athletics having the largest representation.
The Indian athletics team will undergo an acclimatisation camp at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo before the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. This follows an MoU between SAI and the University. Athletes are also returning from Czech Republic for a training stint and an event in Bhubaneswar, though Neeraj Chopra will not participate. The Athletics Federation of India has already submitted a list of over 72 athletes for the Games to the Indian Olympic Association.
Sanju Samson discusses how the Indian cricket team is maintaining focus and team spirit despite incessant rains disrupting their training and matches in Japan ahead of the Asia Games semifinal. He highlights the team's constant meetings and gym sessions to stay "switched on" and ready for the crucial match against Sri Lanka, while also acknowledging the depth of Indian cricket talent.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Japan's Kumamoto region, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea, with reports of injuries, damage, blackouts, and fire.
Indian cyclists experienced a disappointing day at the Asian Games in Izu, Japan, with both men's and women's riders failing to advance past early rounds in the Sprint and Keirin events. Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and David Beckham Elkatohchoongo were eliminated in the 1/16 Finals of the men's Sprint, while Sarita Kumari and Keerthi Chikka Rangaswamy did not progress beyond the first round of the women's Keirin.
The article presents the medals tally after Day 11 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 275 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 8th with a total of 60 medals.
India's Pokemon UNITE esports team began their Asian Games campaign with a 0-2 loss against South Korea in their opening Group C fixture. The team, comprising six players, is now set to face Japan in their next match.
India's wrestling campaign at the Asian Games will be spearheaded by Sujeet Kalkal, Antim Panghal, and Aman Sehrawat, all of whom face challenging draws. Sujeet is in red-hot form but could meet Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka, while Antim Panghal eyes a strong performance against Zhang Jin. Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat also has a tough path, potentially facing another Olympic medallist early on. The wider Indian contingent also features medal hopefuls across freestyle, women's, and Greco-Roman categories.
The political confidence required to place high-end Japanese aircraft and personnel on Indian soil is itself a data point.
It indicates a level of trust that would have been difficult to imagine when India-Japan defence ties were largely symbolic, explains Varun Arya.
Track the Asian Games 2026 medal table with live updates, countrywise rankings, gold, silver, and bronze counts. Stay updated on India's performance and overall standings.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has publicly supported India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. He stated that any reform of the UNSC should not grant additional seats to Western countries like Germany and Japan, citing their "militarism and revanchism." Instead, Russia advocates for increased representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, specifically backing India and Brazil, while also emphasizing the need to address African interests.
Typhoon Dujuan is approaching East Japan's Pacific Coast, bringing warnings of heavy rain, strong winds, and landslides. The typhoon has already caused transportation disruptions and led to the postponement of an equestrian event at the Asian Games venue.
India's men's sabre and women's foil teams were eliminated from the Asian Games after losing their respective quarterfinal matches to Korea and Japan. The men's team had defeated the Philippines in the pre-quarterfinals, while the women's team advanced past Indonesia in the round of 16 before their quarterfinal exits.
China leads the Asian Games medal tally after Day 10 with 143 gold medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently in 10th position with 6 gold, 21 silver, and 25 bronze medals.
Indian surfers Sugar Shanti Gayen and Kamali Prakash finished last in their respective women's shortboard heats during surfing's debut at the Asian Games in Tahara, Japan.
Washington Sundar and Sanju Samson were seen enjoying a rainy evening stroll in Tokyo, ahead of India's historic first-ever T20 International against Japan in Sano on Tuesday.
India's men's cricket team, despite being full strength, faces a rusty start and weather challenges in their Asian Games semifinal against a second-string Sri Lanka. Heavy rain has hampered their practice, and while the forecast for the semifinal is clear, the final could be affected. India, as top-ranked, will progress if the match is washed out, highlighting the impact of weather on the tournament.
Teenage swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo made history by winning seven gold medals at the Asian Games, surpassing previous records and cementing China's dominance in the pool. The Games also saw other notable performances, including a second gymnastics gold for Carlos Yulo and an upset in men's table tennis where Japan defeated China.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams have secured their spots in the semi-finals of the Asian Games after dominant performances in their respective Group A fixtures. The men's team defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, marking their fourth consecutive win, while the women's team topped their group by beating hosts Japan 50-25, remaining unbeaten. Both teams showcased strong offensive and defensive play, continuing India's legacy of dominance in Asian Games kabaddi.
India's men's team regu in sepak takraw failed to advance to the semifinals at the Asian Games despite a 2-1 victory over the Philippines. A 3-0 win was required for qualification, but a tiebreak favoured Japan, leading to India's exit from the tournament.
India's women's doubles sepaktakraw team, comprising Menenu Tsukru and Leirentonbi Devi Elangbam, failed to qualify for the semifinals at the Asian Games after finishing last in their group, losing to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
India's equestrian dressage team finished fourth at the Asian Games in Tokyo, narrowly missing a bronze medal. The team scored 201.971 points, falling short of Japan's 204.117 points. China secured gold, and South Korea took silver in the event.
This article presents the medals tally after Day 9 of the Asian Games, highlighting the leading countries and India's position. China maintains a significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea.
Shafali Verma produced a stunning 15-ball blitz as India crushed Japan by eight wickets with 15 overs to spare and stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals.
Persistent rain has caused significant disruptions at the Asian Games, affecting tennis, surfing, and cricket, leading to India and Pakistan advancing to the T20 semi-finals due to higher rankings after their quarter-final matches were washed out.
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising their inspiring performance.
The Olympic Council of Asia has advised national bodies, including India, to limit their contingent sizes for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, due to the host nation's inability to accommodate more than 15,000 participants. This impacts support staff numbers, with India's contingent of 492 athletes requiring strict adherence to the 33% support staff cap. Organisers are implementing innovative accommodation solutions like container huts and a cruise ship.
Defending champions Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams have made strong starts to their Asian Games campaign, securing decisive victories over Japan and Bangladesh in their respective opening matches. The men's team defeated hosts Japan 49-24, while the women's team overcame Bangladesh 42-21.
Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Saptak Talwar delivered impressive performances on the opening day of the Asian Games, with Urs lying second in the individual women's standings and Talwar tied third among men. The Indian women's team is tied sixth, while the men's team is tied fifth, setting a promising tone for the competition.
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has expressed his support for the Indian golf contingent heading to the Asian Games in Japan, encouraging them to play fearlessly and draw inspiration from representing the nation. He highlighted the talent and experience of the six-member team and urged them to compete with confidence and pride.
Defending champions India, currently unbeaten in the men's hockey Pool A at the Asian Games, are set to face hosts Japan in a crucial match. Both teams have won all their games, but India holds a superior goal difference. The winner of this match will secure the top spot in the pool and a direct semifinal berth, with India's forwards showing exceptional form.
Instant noodles continued to be a favourite worldwide, with consumption climbing to an estimated 124.21 billion servings last year.
The Indian women's hockey team defeated South Korea 2-0 to qualify for the Asian Games final, ending a 44-year wait for a potential gold medal. Goals from Ishika Chaudhary and Salima Tete secured the victory, setting up a clash with defending champions China in the final.
The Indian women's doubles sepaktakraw team experienced two defeats in Group B at the Asian Games, losing to South Korea and the Philippines. This follows the men's team's failure to reach the semifinals in their event.
Double Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker concluded her Asian Games campaign without a medal, leading her father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, to heavily criticise the event's organisation, citing issues like travel distance, bus timings, and unsanitary conditions at the shooting range in Aichi-Nagoya.
The Indian men's 10m air pistol team finished fourth at the Asian Games, missing out on a bronze medal. None of the Indian shooters qualified for the individual finals, continuing a disappointing performance for the country's shooting contingent, which also saw the women's team fail to secure medals.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated PV Sindhu on her Japan Open triumph, calling it a proud moment for Indian badminton. Sindhu secured her maiden Super 750 title by defeating Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, marking her biggest win since 2019.
