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Asian Games 2023, Day 9 Highlights: Ancy Sojan bags long jump silver, silver in mixed team relay, Parul & Priti ensure 2-3 finish in steeplechase

October 2, 2023 22:46 IST

Asian Games 2023 Day 9 Highlights: India's Parul Chaudhary wins silver, while Priti takes bronze edging out Bahrain's Tigest Getent Mekonen in the women's 3000m steeplechase.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Avinash Sable leads from start to finish, wins steeplechase by a country mileSubscriber Only

October 2, 2023 15:52 IST

Confident Sable blazes away to break Games record, Toor retains title with last-attempt throw.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Jyothi Yarraji, 100 metre hurdles silver medalist on dramatic disqualification before winning medal: I had to stand up for myselfSubscriber Only

October 2, 2023 15:53 IST

Jyothi Yarraji had run under protest, her bronze medal was upgraded to silver after China's second-place finisher Yanni Wu was disqualified after the race.

India at Asian Games 2023, Day 9 schedule: Sutirtha and Ayhika in TT semifinal, more track & field medals on the cards; archery, badminton action

October 2, 2023 15:53 IST

Here are the main Indian events to track on Day 9 of the Asian Games (Monday):

Asian Games, boxing: Nikhat Zareen’s long winning streak ends with bronze as Thailand’s Chuthamat Raksat neutralises her attacking weaponsSubscriber Only

October 2, 2023 15:52 IST

Double world champion loses a close bout in 50kg semifinal despite being favourite for gold

Asian Games, women’s 1500m: ‘Chena Toast’ sweet from Lucknow awaits Harmilan Kaur Bains as the parents, international athletes themselves, await her returnSubscriber Only

October 2, 2023 15:56 IST

Harmilan’s mother Madhuri once ran an important trial with her in the womb; the daughter wins silver in Asian Games to make the parents proud.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: In India’s first medal in women’s skeet, daughters of a fisherman, dry-cleaner & a royalSubscriber Only

October 2, 2023 15:55 IST

Manisha Keer, Rajeshwari Kumari, and Preeti Rajak teamed up to win India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in women’s skeet, a silver.

Asian Games: Aditi Ashok – ‘Being the first woman golfer to win a medal for India is a special feeling’Subscriber Only

October 2, 2023 07:00 IST

Having set herself for a grand finish, Aditi Ashok struggles on last day and settles for silver, Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol takes gold

Asian Games: How Jyothi Yarraji was upgraded to silver in 100m hurdles after false start by favourite Yanni Wu

October 2, 2023 15:57 IST

False start, threat of disqualification, protests and a medal upgrade: Understanding how India's Jyothi Yarraji won silver in 100m hurdles, and who is Yanni Wu

What will happen in China if they lose to India in badminton men’s team finals on Sunday. And whySubscriber Only

October 2, 2023 18:08 IST

While the current Chinese players starting with the affable Chen Long and now Shi Yuqi, He Bingjiao and Zheng Siwei - Huang Ya Qiong are fan favourites crossing Chinese borders, the fundamental equation between Chinese stars and their own fans has matured, where the populace is more empathetic to losses.

Asian Games 2023, Day 8 Highlights: Jyothi Yarraji upgraded to silver; Tajinder & Avinash get golds; silver in badminton as India’s tally crosses 50

October 2, 2023 00:18 IST

Asian Games 2023 Day 8 Highlights: The medals continued to pour in as Ajay Kumar Saroj and Jinson Johnson won silver and bronze respectively in the Men's 1500m final and Harmilan Bains bagged a silver in the women's 1500m.

Asian Games, badminton: Kidambi Srikanth finds his game in the nick of time to beat Korea and take India into men’s team finalSubscriber Only

October 1, 2023 00:34 IST

Starting in shaky fashion in semifinal decider, he gets into groove when needed most to set up gold medal showdown against hosts China.

Asian Games, Hockey: India overwhelm Pakistan but 10-2 scoreline reflects no contest between men vs boys

September 30, 2023 23:50 IST

It was India's biggest win over Pakistan, but it almost seemed routine, such has been the one-sided nature of the rivalry in recent times.

Asian Games 2023 Athletics: Army-trained Kartik Kumar’s journey from burning leather off his shoes on village grounds to Asian Games silverSubscriber Only

October 1, 2023 09:47 IST

"Prior to him making it to the Indian junior team, Kartik would always train at the village. At that time, it was tough to manage the shoes for our father since Kartik would tear down his shoes in a very short time," the 24-year-old's brother, Sonu Kumar, told The Indian Express.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games, Weightlifting: No luck in China, but will the Paris Olympics lift Mirabai Chanu’s spirits?Subscriber Only

October 1, 2023 18:01 IST

With only two successful lifts in her six attempts, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist finished fourth with a total of 191 kg (83 kg in snatch, 108 kg in clean and jerk). Chanu can take heart from the fact that she went for a medal despite an injury

India at Asian Games 2023, Day 8 schedule: Nikhat Zareen’s semifinal, Aditi Ashok’s final round; badminton final vs China… and plenty of athletics finals

September 30, 2023 22:12 IST

Here are the main Indian events to track on Day 8 of the Asian Games (Sunday)

India meet Pakistan in the the squash final.

Asian Games: Ahead of India vs Pakistan squash final, here are the nuts and bolts of the thrillerSubscriber Only

September 30, 2023 11:36 IST

"We can't compare Indo-Pak rivalry in squash to cricket. But there's massive stakes today, all matches will be close," Indian national coach Cyrus Poncha said ahead of the final.

‘I am very close to it’: Neeraj Chopra on reaching the 90m mark

October 1, 2023 05:54 IST

Neeraj Chopra is one of the most exciting athletes to watch at the 2023 Asian Games and he is the clear favorite to win gold in the men's javelin throw.

Asian Games 2023, Day 7 Highlights: India defeat Pakistan 10-2 in hockey; Abhay Singh helps squash team claim gold; badminton team defeat Korea, racers win medals

September 30, 2023 23:54 IST

India at Asian Games 2023 Day 7 Live Updates: the Indian badminton defeated Korea 3-2 and will take on China in the final while the men's hockey team hammered Pakistan 10-2.

Asian Games: Contending with wind hazard and reduction in 120 shots to 60, help 3-Position shootersSubscriber Only

September 30, 2023 10:42 IST

Technical changes, improved mindset and change in rules has meant medals raining down in 50m rifle event for Indians.

Asian Games, athletics: Kiran Baliyan, daughter of a traffic cop, left javelin throw to end India’s long drought for a women’s shot put medalSubscriber Only

September 30, 2023 00:08 IST

Training before sunrise and late at night during pandemic with the help of inverter batteries and bulbs helped 24-year-old get to the podium.

Shooter Palak Gulia’s journey from reluctant young shooter to Asian Games gold winnerSubscriber Only

September 30, 2023 17:44 IST

The shooter, only 17 and who started shooting seriously just a couple of years ago, led India to an unexpected gold-silver finish in an event where the Chinese were tipped to dominate.

Cricket at the Olympics: Why now? A reflection of the growth of the sport, says IOC’s Sports Director on the sport’s pitch for Los Angeles GamesSubscriber Only

September 30, 2023 17:48 IST

Kit McConnell adds that inclusion will add to cricket's profile and also help IOC bring new audience to the Olympic programme.

India badminton men's team for Asian Games

Asian Games, badminton: India need to be wary of unheralded Koreans in men’s team semifinalsSubscriber Only

September 29, 2023 22:47 IST

After a straightforward assignment in the quarters, the likes of Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy can't afford to underestimate the relatively unknown opposition in the last-4 round.