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Tottenham player apologises after celebrating huge Asian Games trophy win

Yang Min-hyeok, and his South Korea team-mates won the Asian Games over the weekend - and with it military exemption

Evening Standard · 2h ago

The pressure is off us now: India's archers after golden run in Asian Games

India's archery team returned from the Asian Games after achieving significant success through five gold medals. The compound archers contributed majorly, winning four podium finishes and securing Olympic quotas for future events. Recurve archers also performed excellently, attaining multiple medals while overcoming strong competitors such as South Korea. Several individual…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

From setbacks to six medals: Indian wrestlers turn Nagoya success into LA 2028 mission

Indian wrestlers secured six medals at the Asian Games in Nagoya, marking a successful campaign. Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal won gold medals in their respective categories. Nitesh Siwach and Antim Panghal achieved silver, while Deepak Punia and Sunil Kumar added bronze to the tally. Sehrawat expressed his ambition for…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 come to colourful close; India's Neeru Dhanda carries tricolour

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 wrapped up with a spectacular closing ceremony that highlighted Japan’s rich cultural tapestry alongside the achievements of its athletes. Neeru Dhanda proudly hoisted the Indian flag as a three-medal winner in shooting, contributing to India's impressive fourth-place finish with a tally of 21 gold, 27…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

'Wanted to upgrade the colour': India's ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain on winning Asian Games gold

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain returned to New Delhi on Sunday after winning gold in the women's 75kg category at the Asian Games 2026. Borgohain defeated China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final to claim India's first-ever Asian Games gold in the category. The medal was especially meaningful as it came…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph

The 20th Asian Games recently wrapped up in Aichi-Nagoya, highlighting remarkable achievements by young athletes from diverse nations. China led the way with an astounding 169 gold medals, while Japan celebrated a historic total of 83. However, the event was not without its hurdles, facing substantial logistical issues such as…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Kabaddi team captain Sunil Kumar had only 50-50 chance after hand fracture, then a Mumbai doctor performed an unconventional treatment helping him recover in time and win gold medal

India's kabaddi captain Sunil Kumar nearly missed the Asian Games after shattering the bone in his palm just two months before squad selection. A Mumbai doctor skipped the usual plate and screw surgery for a faster, minimally invasive technique, and Kumar went on to lift gold after India beat Iran…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: India slips from Hangzhou high as Aichi-Nagoya exposes gaps in shooting, athletics

India achieved a total of 85 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which is a decrease. The country secured 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals compared to the previous event. Traditional strongholds like shooting and athletics underperformed significantly, contributing to the overall medal shortfall. Notably, India's increased presence…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

‘Target was clear’: Harmanpreet leads India to Asian Games hockey gold, Olympic berth

India's men's hockey team secured the Asian Games gold medal by defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted their confidence to rebound from previous disappointments, emphasizing their dominance in Asia. The victory also qualified them for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, addressing their ambition for a…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

India-Pakistan cricket final, hockey semifinal most-watched in Asian Games history: OCA

India's clashes with Pakistan in cricket and hockey at the Asian Games attracted unprecedented viewership figures. The Olympic Council of Asia reported record audiences for both events, highlighting their significant impact. While acknowledging some logistical challenges, the OCA emphasized the overall success and high athlete participation at the Games. Various…

The Economic Times · Oct 4