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'Asiad medals in 2018 were my highest point' - Sharath Kamal

CHENNAI: Indian table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal will call time on a lengthy and illustrious career later this month. Also to go will be that iconic bandana, a permanent fixture in Indian sports over the past couple of decades.

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India hockey team ready to start afresh

Coach Fulton looking to test fresh talent before Asiad, WC

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Asian Games gold medallist Rutuja Bhosale eyes 2024 Paris Olympics berth with even better show

JAIPUR: It was a dream come true moment for Rutuja Bhosale when the talented Indian tennis star clinched a mixed doubles gold medal with veteran Rohan Bopanna early this month at the Asiad.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the twin kings of badminton

Achieve a feat which eluded Indian badminton since the sport's introduction at Asiad in 1962

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Hangzhou Asian Games cricket | Washington and Sai Kishore help India trump Bangladesh, to face Afghanistan in the final

India power into Asian Games gold medal match with crushing nine-wicket win over Bangladesh. India, playing at Asiad for first time, will face Pakistan or Afghanistan in title-decider

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Lovlina Borgohain settles for silver; India ends campaign in boxing with five medals

HANGZHOU: Lovlina Borgohain had a lot riding on her. India was waiting for its first gold medal from the boxing ring in Hangzhou after four other boxers finished with a bronze each.

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Gold rush: On India at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou

India moving past the 50-medal mark at the Asian Games in Hangzhou also shows that India’s young stars have learned to adapt to the big stage better, which augurs well for the future

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Mirabai Chanu finishes 4th; Indian lifters return empty-handed

HANGZHOU: Mirabai Chanu's long wait for Asiad glory will continue after the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and former world champion finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event following a bad fall in her third and final clean jerk attempt, resulting in a thigh injury on Saturday.

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ATHLETICS | With an eye on the Paris Olympics, Vismaya takes a fresh start

Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris…

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Bhavani alleges bias after being 'robbed' of historic Asiad medal

HANGZHOU: Top seed Bhavani Devi couldn't control her anger after being controversially declared the loser in the quarterfinal of the women's sabre fencing event here on Tuesday. She didn't go for the customary handshake with her opponent-China's Shao Yaqi-after the end of her match, threw her sabre on the 'piste'…

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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.

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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.

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For shuttlers, Asiad tougher than Olympics: Gopichand

Chief coach Gopichand hopes for best-ever show from badminton contingent

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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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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

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Stronger and longer version of the ISL kicks off today

ISL opens 10th season; Indian team under-prepared for Asiad match vs. Bangladesh; AIFF & FDSL need better comms for sport to thrive; Mohun Bagan, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa & Odisha look strong; tight battles expected.

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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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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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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…

The Times of India

No Chhetri, Jhingan, Gurpreet for Asian Games

AIFF forced to pick new-look team for Asiad as ISL clubs refuse to release players

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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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Vithya narrowly misses P.T. Usha’s 39-year-old record

Vithya Ramraj narrowly missed P.T. Usha's 39-yr-old 400m hurdles record by 0.01s. Priti Lamba clocked a PB of 9:45.13s in 3000m steeplechase, securing a ticket to Asian Games. Winners of 4x100m relay missed Asiad cut by 0.24s & 0.16s respectively. Other events saw Ankesh Chaudhary, Aditya Kumar Singh, Sahib Singh…

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Asian Games: AIFF chief wants ISL deferred by 10 days in ‘national interest’

NEW DELHI: The Indian football is witnessing its own ‘club vs country’ debate over the Indian Super League (ISL) franchises’ refusal to let go of their players for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning later this month.

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Sreeshankar to skip Diamond League Final to focus on Asian Games

M. Sreeshankar skips Diamond League Final to focus on Asian Games. After disappointing performance at World Championships, he opts to rest and prepare for Asiad. Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable also qualify for Diamond Final. Sreeshankar's Zurich performance offers relief and confidence for China.

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No 'extra officials' in India's Asiad contingent

Record number of physios, foreign experts to travel with athletes

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