Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen discusses the need to adapt his training and recovery strategies due to the physical demands of modern badminton, following his runner-up finish at the All England Open.
India's Shriya Milind Satam clinched the silver medal in the girls' 50kg Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) category at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday.
Former World No. 1 Deepika Kumari yet again flopped on the big stage as it turned out to be a depressing day for India's recurve archers, whose challenge ended at the Asian Games, on Thursday.
India is set to host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, featuring athletes from eight nations competing in various track and field events. The event provides a crucial platform for both established and emerging para-athletes.
Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal as he shattered his own national record by clearing a distance of 88.06m, in Jakarta, on Monday.
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.
Decorated Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra created a flutter on Monday by saying Tuesday will be his last day in professional shooting.
Neeraj Chauhan was driven into penury as the novel coronavirus had begun to spread its ugly tentacles
The runner-up Elabbassi lodged a complaint with race officials.
India finished with 10 gold, 18 silver and 26 bronze medals.
After seeking a delay in the Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers have now written to the Sports Ministry.
Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan says he will be fit to defend his Asian Games singles title in Doha next month.
Two-time world champion Zareen defeated the two-time Asian Champion Nguyen by unanimous decision.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country.
With 48kg not part of the Olympic programme, the choices were limited.
India scripted history, clinching its maiden Squash World Cup title to become the first Asian country to achieve the feat after overwhelming Hong Kong 3-0 in the summit clash in Chennai on Sunday.
The Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval to bid for the 2014 Asian Games.
In a significant development, Sania Mirza has agreed to play in the upcoming Asian Games, two days after All India Tennis Association announced that they would allow top players to miss the Incheon event, keeping in mind their requirements on the professional circuit.
It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.
Sen, who had broken the three-year jinx of first-round exits in the tournament when he defeated Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh on Wednesday, succumbed in the pre-quarterfinals against Hong Kong-China's Lee Cheuk Yiu 22-22, 15-21 in 53 minutes.
Reader Nishchal Agarwal met Koneru Humpy in Doha.
Teen squash prodigy Anahat Singh upset top seed Georgina Kennedy to win her first PSA Bronze title at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.
Ten-year-old Iraqi swimmer Amer Ali participated in three events at the Doha Asian Games.
'Didn't realise was flanked by Chinese and Pakistani athletes on victory podium'
Mirabai Chanu's weight class axed from 2028 Olympics, to bulk up to 53kg for LA Games
Ranjana Yadav clinched a silver medal in the girl's 5000m walk at the Asian Youth Games at the Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain, on Thursday.
Swapna Barman competed in the two-day event with a taped right cheek to lessen pain arising out of teeth infection but still went on to win the gold medal in the women's heptathlon.
The reigning Commonwealth Games champion is struggling with an unidentified lower-back problem since May and is yet to begin full-fledged weight training.
Heena shot a near-perfect 10.8 with just three shooters left in the field but a 9.6 in the next attempt dashed her hopes of a better finish at the Jakabaring Shooting Range.
India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to participate in cricket at the Games, Kutubuddin Ahmed, secretary-general of the Bangladesh Olympic Association, said after a meeting in Kathmandu on Monday. A Twenty20 competition at under-21 level will feature in the Games for the eight-nation grouping, to be staged from January 29 to February 9 next year.
Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza was spotted in the 17th Asian Games village in Incheon on Wednesday.
Gulia topped the qualification with 582-24x. She was joined at the top by Bhaker, who also shot 582, finishing second on inner-10 count with 19x.
Sports Minister Vikram Verma said the Union Cabinet is still to take a final decision about the change of venue from Delhi to Hyderabad.
Images from day six of the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, on Thursday.
Chopra focussing on rehabilitation of his back injury, season opener not known yet: Sumariwalla
A spectacular opening ceremony, reflecting the rich cultural traditions of Sri Lanka, marked the start of the 10th edition of the Games, in Colombo on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, felicitated the medal winners from the recently-concluded Asian Games over a breakfast meeting at his residence and said sportspersons do as much for the country as political leaders.
Aman Sehrawat requested the Wrestling Federation of India to reconsider the one-year ban imposed on him for failing to make weight at the World Championships in Zagreb.
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.
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.
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