News for 'Asian Games'

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.

What To Expect From India's Women's Hockey Team In Australia

What To Expect From India's Women's Hockey Team In Australia

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Salima Tete will lead the Indian women's hockey team in their upcoming tour of Australia, with Lalthantluangi and Shilpi Dabas receiving their first senior team call-ups.

'Will be hard to clock 2:58 at Asian Games'

'Will be hard to clock 2:58 at Asian Games'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Meanwhile, Anas, a member of the gold-winning 4x400m mixed relay team at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, said that a recent tweak in the baton exchange technique has helped them become quicker.

Asian Games: Sutirtha-Ayhika script history; stun world champs China

Asian Games: Sutirtha-Ayhika script history; stun world champs China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee shocked world champion Chinese pair Chen Meng and Yidi Wang to enter the women's doubles semifinals

Asian Indoor Athletics: Tejaswin wins gold, smashes record

Asian Indoor Athletics: Tejaswin wins gold, smashes record

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Tejaswin Shankar won the men's heptathlon event to clinch India's lone gold as the country ended the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships campaign with five medals. India finished overall sixth in the medals tally.

1970 Asian Games medallist Kenneth Powell passes away

1970 Asian Games medallist Kenneth Powell passes away

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Powell rose to claim the sprint double in the inaugural National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Allahabad in February 1963, winning the 100m race in 10.8 seconds and the 200m in 22.0 seconds.

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Indonesia are at the top of group A while Mongolia are at the bottom. In Group B, Malaysia are on top of the table.

Komalika Bari Determined To Revive Olympic Dream After Setbacks

Komalika Bari Determined To Revive Olympic Dream After Setbacks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Indian archer Komalika Bari, once a rising star, is determined to revive her career and Olympic dream after facing setbacks and a drop in world rankings.

Asian Champions League matches postponed due to Middle East conflict

Asian Champions League matches postponed due to Middle East conflict

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed several Asian Champions League Elite and Two matches scheduled to be played in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: India's Quarter-Final Hopes Rest on Victory Against Chinese Taipei

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: India's Quarter-Final Hopes Rest on Victory Against Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India U20 Women's team must win against Chinese Taipei to keep their hopes alive for reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.

Asian Games Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

Asian Games Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India outclassed South Korea 5-3 in a hard-fought semi-final to enter the gold medal clash of the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games.

No role in selection of athletes for Asian Games: Sports ministry

No role in selection of athletes for Asian Games: Sports ministry

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Responding to a petition filed by three boxers over their non-selection for the upcoming Asian Games, the Union Sports Ministry on Monday told the Punjab and Haryana High Court it has no role in the selection of athletes.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil eye payback as Japan stand in knockout path

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil eye payback as Japan stand in knockout path

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Brazil's World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Japan on Monday comes with the chance for revenge for Carlo Ancelotti's squad and a test of how far he has taken his team since a Tokyo collapse early in his tenure.

Asian Games: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into quarters; Satwiksairaj-Chirag advance

Asian Games: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into quarters; Satwiksairaj-Chirag advance

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy sailed into the quarter-finals of the women's and men's singles badminton event with easy victories at the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Baliyan second Indian woman to win shot put bronze!

Asian Games: Baliyan second Indian woman to win shot put bronze!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Kiran Baliyan became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in shot put event in 72 years.

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore on September 27.

Asian Games: IOA gets extension for sending wrestlers' entries

Asian Games: IOA gets extension for sending wrestlers' entries

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The Olympic Council of Asia extended the deadline till July 22 for sending Indian wrestlers' entries for the Asian Games.

Check out Asian Games 2018 schedule

Check out Asian Games 2018 schedule

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The 18th Asian Games will be a reality check for India's athletes.

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form has raised questions about his place in India's T20 plans, especially with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon and the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Indian Athletes Prepare for Inaugural National Indoor Championships

Indian Athletes Prepare for Inaugural National Indoor Championships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Top Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur and Praveen Chithravel, are set to compete in the inaugural National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar, viewing it as crucial preparation for the Asian Games.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico edge South Korea in nervy finish, secure home last-32 tie

FIFA World Cup: Mexico edge South Korea in nervy finish, secure home last-32 tie

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Mexico secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea in a Group A football match in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal following a goalkeeping error, and Mexico's defence, backed by goalkeeper Ral Rangel's late saves, held firm against South Korean pressure.

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Exploring memorable scenes that celebrate football in the movies.

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

India's U20 Women's team, led by Shubhangi Singh, is prepared for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a month-long training camp in Europe. The team is focused on the group stage challenges against Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India's women's recurve team secured a spot in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final after defeating South Korea, while the men's team suffered an early exit against Bangladesh.

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put, and Hima Das returned to the track after a two-year absence.

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Asian Games trials exemption to Phogat, Punia: HC to pronounce order on Saturday

Asian Games: India's rowers off to impressive start

Asian Games: India's rowers off to impressive start

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian men's and women's Coxless Four team advanced to the final along with the men's coxed eights team, to keep themselves in the hunt for the medal.

Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh has retired from international hockey after a successful career, citing a back injury and the desire to give younger players a chance.

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's men's team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia to reach the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, while the women's team faces a tough road in the Uber Cup after PV Sindhu's defeat against Wang Zhiyi.

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a throw of 20.51m. Other winners included Damneet Singh in the hammer throw, Seema in the discus throw, and Sanjana Choudhary in the javelin.

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a season's best throw. Damneet Singh narrowly missed the national hammer throw record.

Dinesh Karthik-Dipika Pallikal blessed with baby girl

Dinesh Karthik-Dipika Pallikal blessed with baby girl

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal have welcomed a baby girl, Raaha, their third child after twin boys Kabir and Zian.

Pakistan Women to go on the offensive at T20 World Cup, says coach Wahab Riaz

Pakistan Women to go on the offensive at T20 World Cup, says coach Wahab Riaz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Pakistan women's team head coach Wahab Riaz has insisted that his side will not compromise on playing an attacking brand of cricket during the T20 World Cup in England, beginning on Friday.

Neeru Dhanda Seventh As India's Medal Wait Continues

Neeru Dhanda Seventh As India's Medal Wait Continues

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Neeru Dhanda finished seventh in the women's trap final at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, continuing India's medal drought in the competition. Despite a strong comeback in qualification, she was eliminated early in the final. Australia's Penny Smith won gold, setting a world record.

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

While the performance of pistol shooters was creditworthy, their rifle counterparts were at a different level altogether.

Gulveer Singh Aims for Glory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Gulveer Singh Aims for Glory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gulveer Singh, the Asian champion and national record holder, will lead the Indian contingent at the TCS World 10K Run Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label race.

Asian Games: Indian relay team strikes gold, extends medal haul

Asian Games: Indian relay team strikes gold, extends medal haul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Indian relay teams made their mark at the Asian Games, clinching gold and silver medals.

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's singles tennis players will return empty-handed from the Asian Games for the first time since 2006.

Asian Games: India men down Pakistan to win squash GOLD

Asian Games: India men down Pakistan to win squash GOLD

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Abhay Singh won a thrilling battle against Noor Zaman as India regained the Asian Games squash gold with an epic 2-1 win over Pakistan.

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

However, Jyothi Yarraji failed to make the cut for the women's 200m final. The Indian had a timing of 23.78s.