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Both Deepika and Atanu have one medal each at Asian Games

Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das miss out on Asian Games 2026

May 18, 2026 10:18 pm

Young archers edged out the experienced duo at the selection trials as Archery Association of India finalized the continental showpiece starting on 19th September.

Phogat, in a fresh petition before the Delhi HC, has primarily challenged an Asian Games Selection Policy issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on February 25, as well as a circular of May 6, which essentially excludes her from participating in the Asian Games’ selection trials. (PTI Photo)

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games hopes dashed as Delhi HC denies interim relief

May 18, 2026 8:56 pm

Interim relief denied to two-time World Championship bronze medallist as court sets next date for July 6, well after Asian Games wrestling trials

File image of boxer Nikhat Zareen in action at the World Boxing Cup Finals last year. (Photo: Boxing Federation of India)

Nikhat Zareen loses in trials, to miss Commonwealth Games and Asian Games

May 14, 2026 11:04 pm

World Junior Champion Sakshi Chaudhary got the better of two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen

Lahiri Kommaravelly (left) and Suragani Eswa are now bound for the Asian Games in Japan this September. (Pic Credit: Suheim Shaikh)

Daughters of cook, daily wager make waves, set to sail into Asian Games

May 09, 2026 1:53 am

Lahiri Kommaravelly (15) and Suragani Eswa (16) from Telangana to represent India in 29ers two-person boat feeder-class youth category; Hyderabad Yacht Club president Suheim Shaikh, offered to train Lahiri in sailing, her mother worked as a cook at the club

Vinesh is looking to make a return to wrestling after an absence of nearly 20 months. (PTI Photo/File)

Wrestling: WFI shuts door on Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games hopes

May 06, 2026 10:42 pm

Only medallists at last year's Nationals and Federation Cup eligible for selections trials for continental mega event

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After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games

April 24, 2026 8:44 am

India’s proposal was discussed at the continental body’s Executive Board meeting in Sanya, China, on Thursday, and it was decided that the OCA’s evaluation team would visit the country to assess the bid.

Asian Games or World Cup: Where to send main India hockey team?

March 31, 2026 9:18 am

Coach, Hockey India not on the same page as 21-day gap between two events triggers dilemma over whether to target Olympic berth at Asian Games at expense of ending 51-year World Cup medal drought

Mirabai Chanu Saikhom of India competes during the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo)

'Have some unfinished business at Asian Games': Mirabai Chanu

March 26, 2026 4:29 pm

The continental medal has eluded the weightlifter from Manipur despite coming as close as fourth in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.

Leaving nothing to chance for the upcoming Asian Games, India has begun installing container-style housing units at elite training centres in Patiala and Bengaluru. (Illustrations generated by Gemini/Nano Banana with theme specific prompts)

Thinking inside the box: India recreates Asian Games housing at elite training hubs

March 05, 2026 8:00 pm

Sports Authority of India sets up container-style housing units in Patiala, Bengaluru - similar to the ones that will be used at Asiad - with athletes set to spend at least a night to get first-hand experience of the compact living spaces

Marathon runner, Dr Kartik Karkera in doctor scrubs and in running gear. (PHOTO: Special Arrangement)

The marathon doctor: Kartik Karkera’s race to the Asian Games

March 03, 2026 10:05 am

A 2:13 marathon has put Karkera among India’s fastest distance runners. The orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai is now racing towards the Asian Games — balancing clinic hours with elite training.

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Asian Games 2023: Indian contingent opening ceremony

A glittering opening ceremony kicks off the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou

September 23, 2023 7:28 pm

Athletes across the 45 participant countries marked the grand opening of the 18th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.

ASIAN GAMES VIDEOS

Asian Games 2018: India shatters records in Indonesia

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

India registered their best-ever medal tally at the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia. With 69 medals, India surpassed the previous best of 65 medals at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. India created quite a few records at the 2018 Asian Games.

Asian Games: India's top moments

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

India was the first country to host the Asian Games with the National Stadium in the capital built for the purpose in 1951. Sachin Nag bagged India's first gold in the swimming pool.