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Para Asian Games a litmus test with Paralympics round the corner: Pramod Bhagat

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Asian Games | Hockey captain Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at opening ceremony

India's Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) will lead the 655-member strong contingent at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Neeraj Chopra (javelin) was the flag-bearer at the 2018 Asian Games. 481 gold medals are up for grabs in 40 disciplines, with the opening ceremony on Saturday and…

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Asian Games a litmus test for us with the Paralympics round the corner, says Pramod

Pramod Bhagat

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Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain named India's flag-bearers for Asian Games opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain have been named India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony scheduled to take place on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

The Times of India

Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy, emphasis on defensive structure for Asiad

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defensive.

The Times of India

Asian Games football: China thrashes under-prepared and jaded India 1-5

India's third-string team fatigued, lacked co-ordination in 1-5 loss to China in Asian Games opener. India must beat Bangladesh & Myanmar to qualify for 2nd round. Humidity, lack of training time & poor anticipation led to goals. Rahul KP's equaliser was best strike of match. Sunil Chhetri had little to…

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Handling pressure will be key in Asian Games: Schopman

Indian women's hockey coach Janneke Schopman believes handling pressure is key for her team as it enters Asian Games as "favourites". Schopman stresses importance of communication to fix issues and says team must enjoy journey. She hopes team can win gold and qualify for Paris Olympics.

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Indian ‘super moms’ competing at Asian Games

Indian athletes are smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete after giving birth. Mary Kom and Sania Mirza are two of the most well-known. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dipika Pallikal (Squash), Koneru Humpy (Chess), Harika Dronavalli (Chess) and Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) will compete, each having achieved success in their…

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Igor Stimac: No training session before China game, we will give tactical preparation on flight

India's football team coach Stimac has no time for training ahead of Asian Games opener vs China. He'll use travel time for tactical prep. He'll decide if senior players Chhetri and Jhingan will play, with an eye on World Cup qualifiers. Squad lacks fullback, so wingers may fill in. Players…

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Highly-rated Rudrankksh Patil keen to add Asian Games medal to his tally

Rudrankksh Patil, 19, is seen as a possible successor to Abhinav Bindra. He won a gold and Olympic quota in his maiden international senior-level outing. He wants to follow in Bindra's footsteps to claim an Olympic gold. He is in constant touch with Bindra and has learnt a lot from…

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Asian Games: India to start campaign with opener against host China on Tuesday

football-team">Indian football team will kick start their Asian Games campaign in the opener match against the host China on Tuesday. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Topper in 2018 Asian Games, struggling now: The curious case of shooter Saurabh Chaudhary

NEW DELHI: Saurabh Chaudhary's precipitous decline, after winging his way to the top of pistol shooting with unflappable temperament and incredible talent, appeared perplexing until one ran into the outspoken Jaspal Rana.

The Times of India

Sandeep Lamichhane included in Nepal's Asian Games squad, Rohit Paudel to lead squad

Spinner Sandeep Lamichhane who is currently out on bail for an alleged rape case has been included in Nepal's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China with Rohit Paudel set to lead the squad. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Saga of sacrifices inspires Indian women hockey team for Asiad, Olympics

Savita Punia, Neha Goyal, Nikki Pradhan and Deep Grace are determined to break the jinx and make India proud. They are determined to break the 41-year gold medal jinx in the upcoming Asian Games. The team is confident of securing direct qualification to the Paris Olympics and making India proud.

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BFI issues show cause notice to Panghal, Sagar and Rohit for 'poor discipline'

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has issued show cause notice to world championships silver medallist Amit Panghal and two others for leaving the national camp without approval, a day before they were to fly out for the Asian Games pre training camp in China.

The Hindu

Badminton | Consistency will be the key in the Asian Games, says Satwiksairaj

Satwik and Chirag, World No.2 doubles shuttlers, believe the upcoming Asian Games will be tough but are confident of success. They credit their success to spending time together off court and treating wins and losses on par. Their parents have been a source of support, never putting pressure on them.…

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Srikanth eyes elusive Asian Games medal, hopes to be third time lucky

Kidambi Srikanth chases Asian Games medal, aiming to make full use of the opportunity. Former world number one, he hopes to replicate success from other major events. Syed Modi only Indian men's singles player to win medal in 1982. Srikanth talks of preparation, consistency, and Olympic qualification. India haven't won…

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Kidambi Srikanth eyes elusive Asian Games medal, hopes to be third time lucky

NEW DELHI: His form a bit wobbly, India's Kidambi Srikanth is trying to iron out the flaws and hoping to be third time lucky, as he chases an elusive Asian Games medal in Hangzhou. A former world number one, Srikanth, who has endured a topsy-turvy 2023 to fall to world…

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Chhetri only notable face in 17-member Indian football team for Asian Games, Stimac's status not known

Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad

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India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

India's hopes for Asian Games football dim as clubs, AIFF fail to reach agreement. Senior players Chhetri, Jhingan, Sandhu likely to miss out. Sports Ministry granted special exemption for teams to participate, but inexperienced squad expected. June FIFA rankings gave hope for better things ahead.

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Asiad is part of the bigger picture of making it to the Olympics, says Jyothi Yarraji

Jyothi Yarraji is an aspiring track and field athlete from Hyderabad, India. She is preparing for her first Asian Games, and credits her mentor H.M. Jyothi, coach Ramesh, and British coach James Hillier Miller for their support and guidance. She is determined to keep improving and is looking forward to…

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Odds stacked against the Indian paddlers at the Hangzhou Asian Games

China dominates Asian TT Championships; India's medal hopes in Asiad rest on Sharath, Sathiyan, Manika. Team management optimistic of positive showing in Hangzhou; Manika's fitness key to India's prospects.

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Raspreet rues missed chance for taking part in Asian Games

Raspreet Sidhu, top scorer in the last National Championship, was denied a chance to compete in her fourth straight Asian Games due to her name not being on the list of 30 probables sent to the IOA. Despite her 18 years of service to the country, no selection trials or…

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Two Asiad-bound athletes fail dope test, dropped from squad

NEW DELHI: Two Asian Games-bound Indian athletes have been dropped from the country's contingent for the Hangzhou Games after failing the dope test for banned performance-enhancing substances, TOI has leant.

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Thousands turn out for launch of Asian Games torch relay in Hangzhou

The relay will run through 11 cities in the region with over 2,000 people taking part, before ending up back in Hangzhou on September 20.

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