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Asian Games: Savita wants to take it one step at a time

Skipper says team can win gold but players won't put pressure on themselves thinking about it

The Times of India

League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time

The world of online gaming takes its place this year at the Asian Games as an official event for the first time, with gold medals in play across seven top titles

The Independent UK

Hungry for gold: Can India score a century of medals at Asian Games?

Powered by world class athletes like Neeraj Chopra, India's largest-ever contingent of 655 is all set for a record medal haul at the 19th Asian Games.

The Times of India

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Asian Games 2023: With nine finalists, coach Baig hopes for the beginning of a rowing success story

Indian rowing is cautiously optimistic for the Asian Games with nine finalists in 14 events. Coach Ismail Baig has had a hand in every success since 1998 and is hopeful for medals. With most rowers inexperienced, the focus is on gaining experience and growing in the sport.

The Hindu

Can P.V. Sindhu rediscover her rhythm in Hangzhou?

PV Sindhu faces a tough challenge to regain her form and win medals at the Asian Games and Olympics. With her pedigree, she has the potential to succeed, but it depends on her motivation and desire to win.

The Hindu

Karnataka beats India’s Asian Games-bound men’s cricket team in warm-up fixture

Karnataka beat India in warm-up cricket fixture at Alur grounds. India bowled out for 133, Manoj Bhandage (4/15), Shubhang Hegde (3/17) & V. Koushik (3/36) got wickets. Manish Pandey's unbeaten 52 helped Karnataka reach target in 19.1 overs. India 133, Karnataka 136/4.

The Hindu

Taliban send all-male team to Asian Games but Afghan women come from outside

In the first Asian Games since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, two teams of athletes are arriving in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, looking very different

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Setting lofty standards, can India breach the 100-medal mark at Hangzhou Asiad?

NEW DELHI: India has set itself an ambitious target of crossing the 100-medal mark at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The country has sent a 921-member strong contingent, which includes 655 sportspersons and 260 coaches and support staff and will be participating in 39 sports at the continental event.

The Times of India

Biggest ever Asian Games set to kick off in China’s Hangzhou

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

Al Jazeera

Sports Minister will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal players

Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry to Asian Games, leading to govt's protest & Sports Minister's visit cancellation. MEA lodged strong protest & OCA & Games organising committee made statements on inclusivity but refused to comment on issue. Host China gave diff. visas, but Indians didn't accept. Accreditation acts…

The Hindu

Asian Games: Balranj Panwar reaches men's singles sculls final in rowing

NEW DELHI: India's rowing campaign at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China received a boost as Balraj Panwar, competing in the men's singles sculls, advanced to the final A in his category. Balraj finished third in the semifinal A/B2 of his category with a time of 7:22:22.

The Times of India

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Hindu

Asian Games: Chance for Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess

NEW DELHI: India is sending its largest-ever contingent of 655 athletes to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with hopes of surpassing the 70 medals (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze) won in the 2018 edition. The catchline for India's campaign is 'Iss baar, sau paar' (this time crossing…

The Times of India

Syria and China will announce strategic partnership as Asian Games diplomacy kicks off

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that China and Syria will announce a strategic partnership as he kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the opening of the Asian Games on Saturday

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India slams China for denying accreditation to sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh for Asian Games

India protests China's denial of accreditation for Asian Games to Arunachal Pradesh sportspersons. EAM Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India reserves right to take suitable measures to safeguard interests. India lodged strong protest against China's discriminatory behaviour and Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur cancelled visit to China.

The Hindu

India men's TT team starts Asian Games with 3-0 win over Yemen

Indian men's table tennis team beat Yemen 3-0 in Asian Games. Veteran Sharath Kamal, G. Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai won straight game victories. India to face Singapore in second Pool F match. Women's team to open campaign against Singapore

The Times of India

Chinese Taipei rally to edge spirited Indian women

For twenty minutes in the opening match for India and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games, the Ashalata Devi-led women's team looked to be en route a major upset against the team ranked 23 spots above them on the FIFA table.

The Times of India

Ankita Raina backs herself to win gold in her third Asiad appearance

HANGZHOU: "It's a strange request. I have never given any interview during flights. That too when we are at 30,000 feet". But India's No. 1 women's singles tennis player, Ankita Raina, was gracious enough to oblige with an in-flight chat, where she spoke about her Asian Games chances, partnering Prarthana…

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Tackling the pressure of a gold medal defence - Iran Kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games

Iran, which ended India kabaddi’s hegemony in the Asian Games, will look for an encore but will it be as straightforward this time around?

The Hindu

Gold hunt: On the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and India’s prospects

In the 19th Asian Games in China, India, with more than 650 athletes, does look strong, with adequate government support, better facilities and many exposure trips abroad

The Hindu

Ankita Raina gunning for Asiad gold after her bronze medal winning effort last time

= = =Ankita Raina, India's No.1 woman tennis player, is aiming for gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. She won a singles bronze in the last Games and is determined to do better this time. She has made changes to her game and fitness, and is confident of her…

The Hindu

To inspire the next generation to be able to push all limits will be my legacy: Bopanna

Rohan Bopanna, 43, is an elder statesman of Indian tennis. He is excited to lead the pack at the Asian Games and wishes to inspire the next generation to push all limits. He believes that faith and belief are the only things that matter for success. He is an outspoken…

The Times of India

Avinash Sable hopes to put behind World C'ship disappointment in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the 3000m steeplechase, Avinash Sable, is determined to rebound from his disappointment at the World Championships and aims to establish a new national record while securing a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Times of India

Ahead of sixth Asian Games, Joshna Chinappa finds motivation to excel from Bopanna, Sreejesh

NEW DELHI: Continuing to compete at a high level in professional sports in one's late 30s and 40s is an incredible challenge. However, squash veteran Joshna Chinappa draws inspiration to persist when she witnesses athletes like Rohan Bopanna and R Sreejesh defying the effects of age as they approach the…

The Independent UK

The Asian Games: larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

The Asian Games are an attention grabber

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