Scheduling of the big events such as Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games in quick succession may have a bearing on the form of India's top shooters, according to national shooting coach Sunny Thomas.
India's tennis campaign at the Asian Games appears to be falling apart even before the start of the inter-continental event, as a cloud of doubt now hangs over Rohan Bopanna's participation since the top doubles player is keen to salvage his 2014 pro season by playing on the ATP Tour instead of competing in Incheon.
Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan
Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15.
Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the ninth day of the Asian Games, on Monday.
A medal prospect at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty say they are well equipped to handle the pressure of expectations.
Vikas Krishan added to India's gold medals rush on Thursday when he beat China's Qing Hu in the final of the men's 60-kg boxing event at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou.
Women cueists would get a maiden opportunity to prove their prowess in any mutli-discipline event at the 2006 Doha Asian Games
South Korea's Olympic committee has said swimmer Kim Hye-jin was kicked by a Chinese swimmer during training at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Thursday.
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Deputy Chef de Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha said that facilities at the Games Village were good.
Changing its stance towards Somdev Devvarman's pulling out of the Asian Games squad, the AITA said it supports the step taken by the top singles player of the country.
The BCCI on Tuesday announced that it will not send either the men's or the women's cricket team for this year's Asian Games in China, where cricket makes its debut in the Twenty20 format.
Olympic Council of Asia Secretary General Randhir Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the BCCI for their decision to not send teams to the Asian Games in China, saying it poured cold water on Asian Cricket Council's efforts to get cricket included in multi-sport events.
Jena found it difficult to get the big throws in and thought of quitting the sport in July last year just before the World Championships.
Really pained by events in Indian wrestling but hopeful of two medals: Yogeshwar Dutt
The Malaysians handed India a heartbreaking 6-7 loss in sudden death after an exhausting shoot-off.
It's a downfall for the powerhouse that produced some iconic names such as PT Usha, Shiny Wilson, Anju Bobby George, Rosa Kutty, Mercy Kuttan and Bobby Aloysius among others."
The IIT Mandi graduate thus ensured that India return with a medal from the SL3 category, after Pramod Bhagat clinched the gold when para badminton made its debut three years ago in Tokyo.
The colourful inaugural ceremony also signalled India's renewed endeavour to host the Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
China will try to maintain its ascendancy in the medals tally at the upcoming Asian Games which begins in Guangzhou on Friday, a sports official of the country said in Beijing.
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won India's second medal at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday.
He will next face Le Duc Phat of Vietnam on Wednesday in the second and final group match.
Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo edition respectively.
The change is 'because the word federation in SAF stopped short of putting proper emphasis on the event'.
Seema Punia Antil ended India's gold medal drought in track and field on the third day of athletics competitions when she beat back a strong challenge from two Chinese athletes to win the women's discus throw at the Asian Games.
Indian cricketers' refusal to sign the WADA anti-doping code has cast a shadow over their participation in next year's Asian Games, admits Indian Olympic Association (IOA) General Secretary Randhir Singh. Singh, though, said he does not see the situation worsening for the players.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
India's Kapil Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his opponent from start to finish to record a 10-0 win in the bronze medal contest.
Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career.
India's best medal hope, five-time World boxing champion M C Mary Kom lived up to expectations as she beat Zhaina Shekerbekova of Kazakhstan to win the gold medal in the flyweight category (48-51kgs) at the Asian Games, in Incheon, on Wednesday.
Yuki, ranked 93, has told AITA that if he gets direct entry into the last Grand Slam of the season, he won't be available.
India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.
Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause.
Harendra said a medal will be fitting farewell gift for long-serving goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will quit the sport after the Paris Games.
Leander Paes might team up with Ramkumar Ramnathan instead of Sumit Nagal in this month's Asian Games after captain Zeeshan Ali said he will consider the ATP World Tour finalist's request to pair up with the senior pro.
Gagan Narang, Jitu Rai and young Mehuli Ghosh failed to make the Indian shooting squad for the upcoming Asian Games, even as a few unheralded faces were picked for the quadrennial extravaganza, starting in Indonesia, from August 18.
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