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India A+ at Asian Games 2018Subscriber Only

September 2, 2018 00:35 IST

India return from Indonesia with a tally of 69 medals, their best-ever at Asian Games whereas the number of gold medals are best since the first Asiad in 1951.

Asian Games 2018: India win a cerebral gold as Pranab Bardhan-Shibnath Dey Sarkar beat China in men’s pairsSubscriber Only

September 2, 2018 00:19 IST

Bridge the world over has supreme opulence pushing for its cause – from some of India’s top tycoons to Indonesia’s biggest conglomerate.

Asian Games 2018: Amit Panghal wins gold, blow-by-blowSubscriber Only

September 2, 2018 00:15 IST

Amit Panghal’s win over reigning Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov was a three-act play of redemption.

Premature baby to Asian Games champ: Family traces Amit Panghal’s path to glorySubscriber Only

September 2, 2018 00:12 IST

Amit Panghal took to boxing after watching his older brother Ajay spar at the boxing academy run by coach Anil Dhankar.

Jakarta: Indian hockey player Akashdeep Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal against Pakistan during the India-Pakistan bronze medal Men's hockey match at the 18th Asian Games 2018, in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) (PTI9_1_2018_000074B)

Asian Games 2018: India by far best team in Asia, should be upset with bronze, says Pakistan coach Roelant Oltmans

September 1, 2018 23:19 IST

Oltmans, who was sacked as India coach last year, was appointed Pakistan coach in March.

Jakarta: Indian men's hockey team players with their bronze medals during the medal ceremony at the 18th Asian Games 2018, in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, Sep1, 2018. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) (PTI9_1_2018_000191B)

Asian Games 2018: Boys showed character after semifinal setback, says Harendra Singh

September 1, 2018 23:04 IST

India prevailed 2-1 over a fighting Pakistan in the bronze medal play-off with Akashdeep and Harmanpret Singh finding the net for the winners.

Jakarta: Silver medal winner Indian athlete Dutee Chand during the women's 100m final track event at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday, Aug 26, 2018. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI8_26_2018_000226B)

Asian Games 2018: All the cash rewards for India medal winners

September 1, 2018 22:57 IST

Recognizing the efforts of all the medal winners various state governments announced cash rewards for those who ensured a podium finish.

Jakarta: Gold medallist India's Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar pose with the Indian tricolour after winning in bridge competition at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI9_1_2018_000072B)

Asian Games 2018: Hope to see more youngsters take up bridge now, says India coach

September 1, 2018 22:40 IST

In a sport where the average age is 50-plus in India, Ray feels the youngsters involvement will improve the quality by leaps and bounds.

Asian Games 2018 Day 14 wrap: India add four medals to end with highest ever tally

September 1, 2018 21:51 IST

With 4 more medals on day 14 of the 18th Asian Games, the Indian contingent ended its fruitful campaign in Indonesia with 69 medals (15 gold, 24 silver, 30 bronze).

Asian Games 2018: Odisha announces Rs 1 crore for four women hockey players

September 1, 2018 21:44 IST

Odisha had four players in the women's hockey team which played the Asian Games final namely Sunita Lakra, Namita Toppo, Nilima Minz and Deep Grace Ekka.

Asian Games 2018: Rani Rampal to be India’s flag-bearer in closing ceremony

September 1, 2018 20:48 IST

"Rani will be the flag-bearer for tomorrow's ceremony," Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra told PTI.

Soccer Football - 2018 Asian Games - Men's Gold Medal Match - South Korea v Japan - Stadion Pakansari - Bogor, Indonesia - September 1, 2018 - Team South Korea celebrate after winning the gold medal. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

Asian Games 2018: South Korea’s gold in football secures military exemption for Son Heung-min

September 1, 2018 21:43 IST

Son Heung-min, who captained South Korea as one of the over-aged players in the under-23 competition, had a role in both goals.

Asian Games 2018: India beat Pakistan 2-1, win consolation bronze in men’s hockey

September 1, 2018 18:31 IST

The Indians scored through a field goal from Akashdeep Singh (3rd minute) and a penalty corner conversion by Harmanpreet Singh (50th).

From left to right silver medalist Chae Bonjin and Kim Dongwook of Korea, gold medalist Shingen Furuya and Shinji Hachiyama of Japan and bronze medalist Varun Ashokthakkar and Kelapanda Chengappa of India pose for a selfie with their medals during the victory ceremony for in the 49er Men of sailing event at the18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia

Asian Games 2018: Tamil Nadu government announces Rs 20 lakh for sailors Vikas Thakkar, Chengappa Kelapanda

September 1, 2018 17:12 IST

Both will receive the Rs 20 lakh high cash incentive earlier announced by the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for sportspersons winning medals in international games.

Asian Games 2018: Indian women’s squash team loses final to Hong Kong, settles for second straight silver

September 1, 2018 16:49 IST

The Indian women's squash team finished second best to a clinical Hong Kong in the final, settling for a successive silver at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.

Not the usual sob story: India’s medallists at Asian Games are a varied lot

September 1, 2018 15:58 IST

The country's medallists at the Asian Games are a diversified lot, ranging from a jobless gold winner, an IIT alumni and a champion athlete who was born with 12 toes.

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Asian Games 2018 Hockey Highlights: India beat Pakistan to win bronze medal

September 1, 2018 17:31 IST

Asian Games 2018 Hockey Highlights: Akashdeep Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored the two goals for India as India beat Pakistan 2-1.

Jakarta: Indian athlete Swapna Barman celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's Heptathlon event at the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) (PTI8_29_2018_000239B)

Asian Games 2018: The alchemist behind India’s heptathlon gold

September 1, 2018 15:13 IST

It had taken seven rollercoaster years for the combined talent of the 21-year-old athlete and her 55-year-old mentor to forge India's first heptathlon gold in the continental Games.

Asian Games 2018: Pranab Bardhan, Shibhnath Sarkar win bridge gold for India

September 1, 2018 16:44 IST

India won a gold medal in the bridge competition of the 18th Asian Games with Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar clinching the top honours in the men's pair event