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Asian Games in China postponed due to spike in coronavirus cases

A rise in cases of coronavirus in China has forced the Olympic Council of Asia to postpone the Asian Games and cancel the Asian Youth Games

Daily Mirror

Asian Games the latest Covid casualty

The Asian Games in September in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have been postponed because of Covid-19 with new dates to be announced “in the near future”, organisers said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Covid Delays 2022 Asian Games in China

The Olympic Council of Asia announces the event won’t take place as scheduled this September in the eastern city of Hangzhou

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Asian Games postponement: Indian hockey players disappointed but count on positives

NEW DELHI: The indefinite postponement of the Hangzhou Asian Games has come as a big disappointment for majority of country's athletes but the Indian hockey team players have taken the deferment positively, saying it will give them additional time to prepare for the continental showpiece.

The Times of India

Sports: Asian Games postponed amid COVID surge

The 2022 Asian Games, which were scheduled to take place in Hangzhou in September, were on Friday postponed amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in China. Read details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Asian Games in China postponed over spread of COVID-19

Less than three months after hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, China's September Asian Games are being postponed because of concerns over the spreading omicron variant of COVID-19 The World University Games, another major multi-sport event, could also be postponed

The Independent UK

Asian Games in China postponed due to COVID-19 fears

Asian Youth Games and World University Games in China will also not be held amid continuing surge of Omicron cases

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Asian Games 2022 postponed amid COVID surge in China: OCA

TASHKENT/BEIJING: The Hangzhou Asian Games, which were scheduled to take place from September 10 to 25, were on Friday postponed indefinitely amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China.

The Times of India

Asian Games 2022 in China Postponed

The Asian Games due to take place in Hangzhou in September have been postponed indefinitely, organizers said Friday, as China battles a resurgence of Covid cases. No reason was given for the delay, but China is racing to extinguish its largest outbreak of Covid-19 since the early days of the…

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Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya not to get direct entry into finals of CWG and Asian Games selection trials

NEW DELHI: Stars such as Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya will not get direct entries into the final of their respective categories when the national federation holds selection trials for Commonwealth Games and Asian Games owing to the unrest among upcoming grapplers during the recent Asian Championship trials.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry allocates grant for judokas' preparation for Asiad, other international events

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has sanctioned financial assistance to the tune of Rs 5 crore towards Indian judokas' preparation for this year's Asian Games and other international events following the de-recognition of the national federation recently.

The Times of India

Madappa, Rashid among men, teenager Avani in women's category book Asian Games berths

BENGALURU: Viraj Madappa and Rashid Khan held their nerves to qualify for this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, after a gruelling five-round trial meet at the KGA course, which ended on Saturday.

The Times of India

We are keeping an eye on Asian Games situation, says Anurag Thakur amid COVID outbreak in China

NEW DELHI: Union Sports and Youth affairs minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said a decision on Indian player's participation at this year's Asian Games will be taken after receiving information from host country China, as the COVID cases rapidly increased in Shanghai.

The Times of India

Rashid moves to top among men, Avani closes in on women's sole berth at Asian Games golf trials

BENGALURU: Rashid Khan hit sizzling form at the right time to card a 6-under 66 and join Viraj Madappa (69) and Karandeep Kochhar (67) in the lead at the Asian Games golf trials.

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Madappa still ahead among men; Avani and Jahanvi are tied in women's section at Asiad golf trials

BENGALURU: Viraj Madappa stayed ahead of the pack despite a modest one-under 71 but his lead was cut to two at the end of the third round of the Asian Games golf Trials on Thursday.

The Times of India

Viraj Madappa leads men's section in Asian Games golf trials

BENGALURU: Viraj Madappa shot a fine four-under 68 in the second round to move into a four-shot sole lead in the men's section, while amateur Avani Prashanth fired eight-under 64 to enjoy a share of the women's lead with Jahanvi Bakshi at the Asian Games Golf Trials on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Madappa, Ahlawat share men's lead at Asian Games golf trials

BENGALURU: Viraj Madappa and Veer Ahlawat, two of India's most promising young talented stars, shared the lead after a superb start in the Asian Games Golf trials on Tuesday.

The Times of India

ESFI names 18-member Esports team for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Esports Federation of India (ESFI) on Tuesday announced an 18-member Indian team for the upcoming Asian Games where the sport will be making its debut.

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Esports: Shikhar Choudhary, Karthik Varma and Team Temple of Kings seal Asiad berths

NEW DELHI: India's Shikhar Choudhary and Karthik Varma and Team Temple of Kings booked their berths for the upcoming Asian Games in Esports after winning their respective events in the National Championships.

Bangkok Post

Asian Games in China 'going ahead'

The 2022 Asian Games in China will go ahead, the Olympic Council of Malaysia said on Saturday, denying claims that the event faced the possibility of being postponed.

The Times of India

Charanjot Singh, Mayank Prajapati to represent India in Asian Games Esports events

NEW DELHI: Charanjot Singh and Mayank Prajapati on Saturday booked their berths for the upcoming Asian Games in Esports after winning their respective events in the National Championships.

The Times of India

Ritika-Simran seal maiden berth in Indian badminton teams

NAGPUR: A day after achieving their target to be in the 'top four' of women's doubles in the country, the Maharashtra duo of Ritika Thaker and Simran Singhi sealed their maiden India berth on Thursday. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced the squads after selection trials for the major…

The Times of India

14-year-old Unnati Hooda named in Indian badminton team for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Unnati Hooda, 14, was on Thursday named in the Indian badminton team for the upcoming Asian Games as the national federation announced the squads for the major events this year, including the Commonwealth Games, Thomas and Uber Cup.

The Times of India

I have evolved as a technical boxer, says Nikhat Zareen

NEW DELHI: Asian Games-bound woman pugilist Nikhat Zareen says she has evolved as a "technical boxer" after analysing her past performances over the years.

The Times of India

Asiad Golf: Pros, amateurs to battle it out

BENGALURU: For the first time in the country's golf history, India's top professionals and amateurs will pit their skills against each other when the trials to pick the Asian Games squad gets under way at the KGA here on April 25.

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