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Iran women’s kabaddi team on a raid to defend Asian Games title

Iran women's kabaddi team, led by coach Shailaja Jain, is in Mumbai for a practice tour ahead of the Asian Games. Despite the pandemic, the team is determined to defend their gold medal from the 2018 Asian Games. With Shailaja's guidance, the team is confident of overcoming any challenges to…

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India jump to World No.3 in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph

NEW DELHI: Following their Asian Champions Trophy triumph, India climbed to third in the latest FIH rankings on Sunday, giving them a significant boost ahead of the Asian Games.

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Finals are cagier, they never go smooth: Craig Fulton after India's ACT title win

NEW DELHI: As the Indian hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Malaysia 4-3 in the Asian Champions Trophy final, head coach Craig Fulton said winning the title will 'really count' as the team aims for the Asian Games gold to guarantee automatic qualification to the 2024 Paris…

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Asian Champions Trophy title triumph over Malaysia will ‘really count’ as India prepare for Asian Games: Fulton

India hockey team fought back from two goals down to win 4-3 over Malaysia in ACT final, setting sights on Asian Games gold for automatic qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics. Coach Fulton said it was important to have a game like this as it "really counts" and praised team's character…

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Need to be 'bomb-proof' as a team: India hockey coach Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: There's a lot happening too quickly in the still-nascent Craig Fulton era after India's new chief coach replaced Graham Reid in the hot seat this April.

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India women's team can win gold in Asian Games, says Rajeshwari Gayakwad

MUMBAI: Having missed out on the gold at the Commonwealth Games, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad is confident the Indian women's team can go the distance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China next month.

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Indian men's team clubbed with Pakistan in Asian Games hockey

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team has been clubbed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and will play the big-ticket match on September 30 in the Asian Games, while the women's side has South Korea and Malaysia among others in its pool.

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Sai Kishore eyes a maiden India cap

Sai Kishore eyes a maiden India cap. Over the last few years, R. Sai Kishore has made rapid progress in domestic cricket, especially in the shorter formats. He has already been a part of a limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka in 2021, was back-up for the home series against West…

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Asian Games probable judoka Jasleen Singh Saini fails dope test

NEW DELHI: Jasleen Singh Saini, a promising Judoka and a potential contender for the Asian Games, tested positive for a banned substance during an in-competition test at the Taipei Open last month, according to sources.

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Asian Champions Trophy: Tough challenge in the form of table-topper Malaysia awaits Craig Fulton’s India

For a team with a disproportionate share of victories in its face-offs, India has never been very comfortable against Malaysia. The host would be hoping to do better than the draw it managed the last time the two met but it won’t be easy. Craig Fulton’s men have had contrasting…

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Asian Champions Trophy: Challenge for Indian hockey team to deal with fixture congestion

By the time the Indian men’s hockey team lands in Hangzhou for the Asian Games, beginning on September 23, they would have played three tournaments in nine weeks. Given the packed schedule ahead of the Asian Games, where the winner earns a direct ticket for next year’s Paris Olympics, the…

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Eye on Asian Games, Indian men's hockey team looks to fine-tune at Asian Champions Trophy

India, the top-ranked team and three-time champions, are set to fine-tune their preparations for the Asian Games and address areas of improvement in the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament, commencing on Thursday in Chennai.

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Doubts persist over senior players' role at Asian Games

PANAJI: National coach Igor Stimac has included three seniors among the final 22-member squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and is now working on getting the best preparations for the continental tournament.

The Times of India

Red-faced AIFF says senior players' inclusion rests on their availability

NEW DELHI: With the All India Football Federation (AIFF) scampering to control the damage following their president Kalyan Chaubey's admission of overlooking the inclusion and entries of the three senior players for the Asian Games, many within the Football House, while alluding to the "immaturity" of their chief official in…

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Asian Champions Trophy: Malaysian head coach Arul Selvaraj happy with the team’s progress

Asian Champions Trophy: Malaysian head coach Arul Selvaraj happy with the team’s progress. Arul says his team’s main focus is on the Asian Games and wants his team to stay fit throughout the tightly scheduled Asian Champions Trophy.

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Javelin thrower Rohit Yadav out of World Championships, Asian Games

KOLKATA: Rohit Yadav, one of the leading male javelin throwers of the country, has gone through a surgery to treat a ligament tear in his right elbow and will miss the upcoming World athletics championships and the Asian Games.

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With Sunil Chhetri and Igor Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian football has made significant progress in recent times, with notable advancements in the sport's popularity among the public. This rising interest, along with the sport's development, has led to a strong argument in favor of including both the men's and women's national football teams in the upcoming…

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Three wushu players from Arunachal bound for World University Games in China handed 'stapled visas', team held back

Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued ‘stapled visas’ by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.

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Three wushu players from Arunachal for World University Games in China handed 'stapled visas'

NEW DELHI: Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.

The Times of India

Asiad trials winners demand postponement of World Championships trials

NEW DELHI: The winners of the wrestling selection trials for the Asian Games in Hangzhou have shot off a letter to the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)-appointed ad-hoc panel demanding time till August 20 to prepare for another set of trials for the World Championships to be…

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Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

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Amol Muzumdar likely to be batting coach of Indian women's team

MUMBAI: Amol Muzumdar is likely to become the batting coach of the Indian women’s cricket team for the Asian Games in September-October.

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Ultimate Table Tennis: High Performance Director the need of the hour, says Sharath Kamal

A. Sharath Kamal, on the cusp of featuring in his fifth Asian Games, has stressed on the need for the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) to appoint a high performance director (HPD) and a full-time overseas national coach. Sharath feels the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September-October will be…

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Pakistan's Bismah Mahroof pulls out of Asian Games over child-carrying rules

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan women's cricket team has been hit with a double blow ahead of the Asian Games. Former captain Bismah Maroof has withdrawn from the squad due to the event's "no travelling with children" policy.

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How Goguloth Mamatha found her calling in softball

Talented Mamatha, 11, from Telangana selected for Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. She was fascinated by softball when she first heard of it in school and has since improved her skills and techniques. She has represented Telangana in four Senior Nationals and was named 'best catcher' several times. She is…

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