Defending champions India are set to face lower-ranked Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match of the Asian Games men's hockey competition.
India's men's and women's table tennis teams both secured dominant 3-0 victories over Indonesia in their opening Group F matches at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, showcasing a strong start to their campaigns.
India's fencing campaign at the Asian Games concluded after the women's sabre team was defeated by Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals. Despite an earlier win against Indonesia, the Indian team, including C A Bhavani Devi, Shreya Gupta, and Jefarlin Simla, could not advance further, marking an underwhelming performance where no fencer reached the medal rounds.
P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lead India's challenge at the Denmark Open Super 750, facing tough opening-round opponents. Sindhu is up against world No.1 An Se-young, while Sen takes on third seed Chou Tien Chen. Other Indian players like Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, and doubles pairs also feature in the tournament, aiming for strong performances.
This article provides a comprehensive schedule of Indian athletes participating in various events at the Asian Games on September 20.
India's para-athletes concluded their Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 gold, marking their best performance to date. The final day was particularly successful, yielding nine gold medals across various disciplines. Notable achievements included world records set by Mona Agarwal in shooting, and Sandeep and Haney in athletics. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured individual golds, while archer Harvinder Singh also contributed to the gold tally. The swimming contingent also exceeded expectations with 11 medals.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was defeated by top seed Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament. The match went to three games, with Intanon securing a 21-11, 19-21, 21-18 victory. This loss extends Intanon's head-to-head lead over Sindhu to 10-4. Earlier, Sindhu had advanced by beating Riko Gunji. India's men's doubles pair also exited the tournament in the quarterfinals.
Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi Naorem has advanced to the gold medal match in the women's 60kg category at the Asian Games after defeating Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas in the semifinals. She will now face China's Xiaoyu Zhang in the final, aiming for her first Asian Games gold.
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The article presents the medal tally after Day 14 of the Asian Games, showing China's significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is positioned fourth with a total of 85 medals.
India's para track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing a total of six medals, including three gold. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each clinched gold in their respective events on the opening day of athletics competitions. This strong showing placed India second only to hosts Japan in the medal tally for the day.
Indonesian tennis star Janice Tjen will return as the top seed to defend her title at the Chennai Open International Women's Tennis Championships 2026, a WTA 250 event. The tournament, India's highest international women's ranking event, will feature players from 22 countries, with Tjen being the first Asian top seed.
TasteAtlas has compiled its 50 top-rated deep-fried specialities from around the globe. Three Indian favourites earned places on the list.
Indian para-athlete Rinku Hooda won a gold medal in the men's javelin throw F46 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Despite being deeply affected by his mother's passing in August and battling a shoulder injury, Hooda dedicated his victory to her. He aims to secure a Paralympics medal next, having previously won medals at various international championships.
Indian equities, particularly the Nifty 50, have significantly underperformed their Asian and global counterparts over the past year, with the index down 10.6 per cent. This lag is attributed to factors like rising global oil prices, rupee depreciation, and a lack of participation in the global chipmaker rally that boosted markets like South Korea and Taiwan.
The Indian women's table tennis team secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Singapore in the Asian Games Group F match, with Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade delivering crucial wins. In contrast, the Indian men's team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Iran in their Group F encounter.
The Indian women's table tennis team achieved a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against Singapore in their Group F match at the Asian Games. After trailing 1-2, Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured crucial wins to clinch the tie. Both the men's and women's teams also started their campaigns with dominant 3-0 wins over Indonesia.
Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu face challenging draws in the individual competitions at the Asian Games, while defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have a more favourable path to the semifinals. The individual events follow India's men's team securing a bronze medal. Players will need to overcome tough opponents to secure individual medals.
India's Asian Para Games campaign saw a remarkable performance, particularly in athletics, securing five gold medals on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji were standout performers, both setting new Games records and clinching multiple golds. The nation's overall medal tally reached 35 by the end of day two, with significant contributions from shooting, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis, archery, and badminton, promising further success.
China continues to lead the Asian Games medals tally after Day 13, with Japan and South Korea following. India is currently in fifth position with 76 medals.
India's men's sepaktakraw quadrant team has secured at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games after advancing to the semifinals with an unbeaten run, topping Group A. They defeated Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, with the semifinals scheduled for Friday.
The Indian table tennis team, featuring strong contenders like the men's doubles pair of Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar, has commenced its Asian Games campaign in Nagoya with aspirations of securing at least one medal. Both men's and women's teams are in Group F, facing Indonesia and other opponents. The team, a mix of experienced players and rising stars like Syndrela Das, is confident after acclimatising to the conditions.
India's para track and field athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing six medals, including three gold, on the opening day of athletics competitions. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku Hooda, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each won gold in their respective events, contributing to India's strong start.
This article provides the updated medals tally for the Asian Games after Day 12, showing China in a dominant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is positioned eighth with a total of 64 medals.
The Indian men's quadrant Sepaktakraw team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya after a hard-fought 0-2 loss to hosts Japan in the semifinals. The team had an impressive run, topping their group, while the Indian women's team faced a defeat against Thailand.
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.
Season 3 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) will feature nearly 150 riders from 21 countries, including 30 Indian participants, competing across four racing categories. Reigning champion Matt Moss is set to defend his title amidst a strong international field.
Indonesian hockey players, particularly Ferdian Fathur Rahman and Firdaus Muhammad, are deeply inspired by the Bollywood film "Chak De! India" as they prepare to face India at the Asian Games.
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.
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.
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.
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The Indian men's and women's hockey teams commence their Asian Games campaign in Japan, with both aiming for a gold medal to secure direct qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics. The men's team seeks to recover from a recent World Cup slump, while the women's team looks to build on their strong World Cup performance, facing significant challenges from opponents like China.
Munich has been selected by the German Olympic Committee to be Germany's candidate city for hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044. This marks Germany's latest effort to bring the multi-sport event back to the country since 1972, with Munich's bid leveraging its existing Olympic park and enjoying strong local support.
Indian badminton players experienced mixed fortunes at the Asian Games. Men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced a surprising early exit, losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun. However, the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila secured two consecutive wins to reach the quarterfinals. Women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also advanced, while Unnati Hooda moved to the second round in women's singles. Other Indian pairs faced defeats, and the team events saw the women's team miss a medal and the men's team secure bronze.
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.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams are set to compete at the Asian Games in Kakamigahara, Japan, with the primary goal of winning gold to secure direct qualification for the Paris Olympics. The men's team aims to defend its title and overcome recent World Cup disappointment, while the women's team, buoyed by a strong World Cup performance, seeks only its second Asian Games gold. Both teams face tough competition, with the men needing to prove their dominance against regional rivals and the women confronting a strong Chinese side.
This article provides the updated medals tally after Day 8 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 205 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 12th with a total of 37 medals.
Defending champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam was eliminated from the Asian Games individual compound archery competition by 14-year-old Korean Kang Yeonseo. Despite this setback, Indian debutants Chikitha Taniparthi and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru successfully advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective women's and men's events, showcasing strong performances including a shoot-off victory and an all-Indian clash.
India's Quimcy Dsouza lost her Teqball women's singles semifinal match to Indonesia's Sumaya in a gruelling three-game contest at the Asian Games. Despite the defeat, Dsouza remains in contention for a bronze medal and is scheduled to compete in the playoff.
