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Women’s Asian Champions Trophy | India steamrollers a hapless Thailand after a wayward start

India romped home with a 7-1 win vs. Thailand in Asian Champions Trophy. After a slow start, Monika & Salima Tete put India ahead. Thailand scored their first-ever goal against India. India took control in 3rd quarter & Deepika, Sangita & Lalremsiami scored to seal the result. Korea avenged Asian…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

India face formidable Japan in Olympic Qualifiers

After a group-stage exit in their first Asian Games sojourn in almost a decade, the senior Indian women's team will embark on a mission to advance to the next stage for qualification to the Paris Olympics when they begin their campaign in the Round 2 of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers…

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

CM to consider 2% reservation for sportspersons in all government jobs in Karnataka

On October 18, the CM felicitated and presented cash awards to athletes and coaches of Karnataka who won medals in the recently held 19th Asian Games in China.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Rajnath announces cash prizes to military personnel who won medals at Asian Games

A contingent of 88 soldiers, including three sportswomen, participated in 18 disciplines at the Games, which were held from September 23 to October 8, 2023

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Cricket’s Olympic programme, qualification pathway and athlete quota will be finalised by 2025: ICC chief Barclay

MUMBAI: Cricket’s inclusion into the Olympic fold for the Los Angeles 2028 seemed like a natural progression after the sport became part of the CWG and Asian Games and considering its global reach and popularity.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

IOC reacts to stapled visas issue: Athletes should have free & unfettered access to sports competitions

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday invoked the “general principle” of its charter which called for the “free and unfettered” access to sports competitions for athletes regardless of their nationalities, as the governing body of the worldwide Olympic movement threw its weight behind the three Indian female wushu…

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Dressage rider Hriday Chheda rues missing a second medal at Asian Games

MUMBAI: An unfortunate injury to his horse, Emerald, cost Hriday Chheda a certain gold medal in the individual dressage competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games last month, but the Mumbai lad says he gained a lot of confidence in return, which will aid his preparation for upcoming major international competitions.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Change attitude towards achievers: Sreekandan

He was speaking at a function on Monday where Asian Games medal winners Mohammed Ajmal, M. Sreesankar, and Mohammed Afsal were felicitated.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Delhi Half-Marathon 2023: Abhishek Pal gets the better of Kartik Kumar in thrilling finish

NEW DELHI: For Asian Games silver medallist Kartik Kumar, it must have been déjà vu. Last year at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM), Kartik was pipped to the finish line by Avinash Sable in the Indian elite men’s category. This year too, the tale was something similar.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023