Asian Games 2018: Record number of athletes to participate, Olympic Council of Asia expects logistical problems
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Record number of athletes to participate, Olympic Council of Asia expects logistical problems

Firstpost  

A record number of athletes are expected to participate in this edition of the Asian Games, with many countries sending large contingents. The 18th Asian Games being hosted by Indonesia next month has attracted a record number of competitors which could pose logistical challenges for the local organisers, the Olympic Council of Asia said on Thursday. Wei Jizhong, OCA’s honorary life vice president, was pleased with the overwhelming response for this year’s Games in Jakarta and Palembang, with 10,500 to 11,000 athletes expected to take part in 40 sports and 67 disciplines. “Good news for Indonesia,” Wei said in a statement, adding, “this may cause some difficulties but I am convinced that the Indonesia Asian Games Organising Committee has the capability to find a good solution with the OCA and all parties.” The Games will “I think it is very good to have a unified team because it will promote friendship between the two sides of the Korean peninsula,” Wei added.

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Japan organisers say 2026 Asian Games preparation on track after reports of governing body asking for improvements
1 month ago

Japan organisers say 2026 Asian Games preparation on track after reports of governing body asking for improvements

The Hindu  

Preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan are going “smoothly”, its chairman said Wednesday, after reports the governing body told organisers to make significant improvements. Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia is not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area and has accused organisers of not sticking to the host …

Randhir Singh elected Olympic Council of Asia president
4 months, 1 week ago

Randhir Singh elected Olympic Council of Asia president

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh was unanimously elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia in its 44th General Assembly held here on Sunday. India’s seasoned sports administrator, Randhir Singh, was elected unanimously as Olympic Council of Asia president at the body’s general assembly in New Delhi on Sunday. “Yoga will be a demonstration sport in Nagoya as …

Asian Games: More Sponsors, Better Marketing on OCA Chief Randhir Singh's Agenda
4 months, 1 week ago

Asian Games: More Sponsors, Better Marketing on OCA Chief Randhir Singh's Agenda

News 18  

Better marketing for the Asian Games and getting more sponsors on board will be high on the agenda when Randhir Singh takes over as president of the Olympic Council of Asia on Sunday, the veteran administrator told Reuters. If awareness comes, money would automatically follow.” The OCA also hosts the Asian Winter Games, Beach Games, Youth Games, Indoor Games and …

OCA looks to scale down Asian Games
4 months, 1 week ago

OCA looks to scale down Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Olympic Council of Asia may look to downsize the Asian Games by taking away certain team sports and some non-Olympic sports. With the Games becoming increasingly tough to manage for the host nations, the OCA has already spoken to the Asian Football Confederation to reduce the number of teams for the 2026 Asiad. More than 15,000 athletes …

NRAI felicitates Asian Games 2023 medallists
1 year, 2 months ago

NRAI felicitates Asian Games 2023 medallists

The Hindu  

The National Rifle Association of India felicitated the medal winners of the Asian Games with mementos at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Tuesday. Commending the shooters on their best ever performance in the Asian Games, accounting for 22 of the 107 medals the country won in Hangzhou, China, the senior vice-president of NRAI, Kalikesh Singh Deo said, “This …

Asian Games 2023: India vs Iran men’s kabaddi final harder than Kargil posting, says coach Edachery Bhaskaran
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India vs Iran men’s kabaddi final harder than Kargil posting, says coach Edachery Bhaskaran

The Hindu  

The final leg of the Asian Games saw a gold medal match the world will not forget. India players argue with referees on a disputed decision in the men’s kabaddi gold medal match between India and Iran during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Gold medalist Indian team poses for photos during the presentation ceremony after the Women’s Team …

Asian Games 2023 the beginning of India’s rise as a sporting nation: Olympic Council of Asia chief, Randhir Singh
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 the beginning of India’s rise as a sporting nation: Olympic Council of Asia chief, Randhir Singh

The Hindu  

For Olympic Council of Asia acting president Raja Randhir Singh the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was the “best-ever” sports event he had attended. “In my life, I have seen many Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and continental games but this one at Hangzhou stands out as unparalleled in terms of organisation and performance.” Lauding the efforts of the Indian …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams

The Hindu  

Asia is set to start its 2026 World Cup journey, giving the lower-ranked teams such as Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan a chance to grab some attention and secure matches against football’s continental heavyweights. The Asian Football Confederation’s 20 lowest-ranked teams compete in two-leg, home-and-away series on Thursday and next Tuesday, with the 10 winners advancing to the second round of …

Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact with and address the Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Asian Games Hangzhou on October 10. India also ended at the fourth position in the medals tally, their second best at the Asian Games having finished third at the 1962 Games in Jakarta. 28 gold medals are also the most …

Asia's global sporting influence highlighted
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia's global sporting influence highlighted

China Daily  

More medals The Hangzhou Games' 40 sports outnumbered those for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 by six, and 142 more gold medals were to be won in Hangzhou than in Tokyo three years ago. The rising number of medal events and the ever-growing scale of the Asian Games have even triggered controversy among noted sports figures. Wei Jizhong, OCA honorary …

Asian Games: The secret behind China's sporting success
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: The secret behind China's sporting success

Hindustan Times  

At the end of the 19th edition of the Asian Games, the medal tally, not surprisingly, has three familiar names on top -- China, Japan, and South Korea. You can't talk about sports without discussing the other two subjects," said Dreyer, an Englishman who has spent 15 years in China. "More than 120 million yuan were used for the Chinese …

The Asian Games close in China as the hosts dominate the medal count. Nagoya, Japan, coming next
1 year, 3 months ago

The Asian Games close in China as the hosts dominate the medal count. Nagoya, Japan, coming next

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — The Asian Games closed their 16-day run on Sunday at the 80,000-seat Olympic Sports Center Stadium with host nation China again in command as Premier Li Qiang ended a show aimed partly at winning the hearts of Asian neighbors. They’re officially called the Asian Games, but the more accurate description would be the “China Games,” illustrative of …

Asian Games 2023: ’Remarkable,’ says PM Modi as India’s medal tally touches 100
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: ’Remarkable,’ says PM Modi as India’s medal tally touches 100

Live Mint  

As India exceeded its goal of winning 100 medals in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian team for this significant accomplishment. As the Indian women's kabaddi team secured a gold medal in the final against Chinese Taipei last Saturday, India achieved its target of surpassing 100 medals in the …

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, October 7: Indians in action, live streaming details of events, IST timings
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, October 7: Indians in action, live streaming details of events, IST timings

The Hindu  

The Asian Games 2023, which started in Hangzhou, China, on September 23, will run until October 8. Indian athletes are competing across 39 sports in the quadrennial event. Here are all the events in which Indians will be participating on October 7 in Hangzhou - Archery Compound Women’s Individual Bronze Medal Match: Aditi Swami- 6:10 am Compound Women’s Individual Gold …

Asian Games October 6 Highlights: India Assured of 102 Medals, Gold in Men's Hockey; Wrestlers Shine
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games October 6 Highlights: India Assured of 102 Medals, Gold in Men's Hockey; Wrestlers Shine

News 18  

Asian Games 2023 Live Score: India's medal tally reaches 95 India’s medal tally reaches 95, they have 22 gold, 34 silver, 39 bronze. Asian Games 2023 Live Score: Satwik-Chirag two points away from silver medal match Multiple mistakes from Aaron-Soh, two points away the Indian pair from reaching the final. Asian Games 2023 Live Score: Satwik-Chirag take first game 21-17 …

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, October 6: Indians in action, live streaming details of events, IST timings
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, October 6: Indians in action, live streaming details of events, IST timings

The Hindu  

The Asian Games 2023, which started in Hangzhou, China, on September 23, will run until October 8. Indian athletes are competing across 39 sports in the quadrennial event. Here are all the events in which Indians will be participating on October 6 in Hangzhou - Archery Ankita, Bhajan and Simranjeet vs Japan - Recurve women’s team quarterfinal – 06:35 IST …

Asian Games Day 12, October 5 Highlights: India's Medal Tally Reaches 86, Satwik-Chirag Storm Into Semis
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games Day 12, October 5 Highlights: India's Medal Tally Reaches 86, Satwik-Chirag Storm Into Semis

News 18  

Asian Games Day 12 Live Updates: India have already claimed a couple of gold medal today thus far. Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, Avinash Sable, Harmilan Bains, and Lovlina Borgohain all added to India’s medal tally on Wednesday and there is plenty more action expected on Day 12, October 5. After an impressive few days, the Indian archery unit will look …

Asian Games 2023: How many medals did India win in Athletics in China?
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: How many medals did India win in Athletics in China?

The Hindu  

India’s athletics campaign came to an end at the Asian Games with marathon runner Man Singh ending in 6th place on Thursday. On Wednesday, Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Kumar Jena secured a gold-silver combo for India before the men’s 4x400 relay team got the nation another top prize. India won a total of 29 medals from the Asian Games in …

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, October 5: Indians in action, events, LIVE streaming details, IST timings
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, October 5: Indians in action, events, LIVE streaming details, IST timings

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China are taking place from September 23 to October 8 with Indian athletes competing across 39 sports. Here are all the events in which Indians will be participating on October 5 in Hangzhou : ARCHERY 6:10 am - India vs Hong Kong - Compound Women’s Team Quarterfinal 12:15 pm - India vs Bhutan - Compound …

Asian Games 2023 Day 12 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for October 5 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 12 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for October 5 in Asiad Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

The Indian contingent will hope to continue their rich haul on Day 12 of the Asian Games with plenty of events lined-up throughout the day. Asian Games 2023 Day 12 India Full Schedule The women's hockey team will lock horns with hosts China in semifinal action. SEPAKTAKRAW: 6:30 am: India vs Thailand in men's regu group match. 12:30 pm: India …

Asian Games 2023: The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field

The Hindu  

The first time the Chinese media bothered to speak to one of their players post-match after a week’s hockey action at the Asian Games was on Monday night, following the men’s team’s incredible performance which saw it top Pool B and advance to the semifinals. Barely two months ago, a different Malaysian team had given India a run for its …

Asian Games 2023, India in Wrestling full schedule: Dates, squad, men’s and women’s teams
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, India in Wrestling full schedule: Dates, squad, men’s and women’s teams

The Hindu  

India will begin its campaign in wreslting at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 4. India has a 18-member squad for the sport, which will be headlined by Tokyo Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia, who will be competing in the men’s 65 kg category. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, the wrestling events will be held in Lin’an Sports Culture & Exhibition …

Asian Games 2023: Full list of India’s medals in athletics after October 2
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Full list of India’s medals in athletics after October 2

The Hindu  

India took its medal tally in athletics to 16 at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Monday. The day started with Parul Chaudhary and Priti Lamba grabbing silver and bronze medals, respectively in women’s 3000m steeplechase. Among the silver medallists on Sunday were Murali Sreeshankar in men’s long jump, Harmilan Bains in women’s 1500 metres and Ajay Kumar …

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China
1 year, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — The two-week Asian Games featuring 12,500 participants from 45 nations and territories have completed their first week in China. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Performers wait for the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook …

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China
1 year, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The two-week Asian Games featuring …

Asian Games 2023 Day 8 India Full Schedule: What is IND's schedule for October 1 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 8 India Full Schedule: What is IND's schedule for October 1 in Asiad Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 8 India Full Schedule: India continued their superb show at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday, bagging gold in the men's squash team event and tennis mixed doubles. Apart from that Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh won silver and bronze in the men's 10,000m final, while the pair of Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee stunned China's …

Asian Games 2023, India stuns China in table tennis: Sutirtha and Ayhika, the Mukherjees from Naihati, beat the dragon at its game in its den
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, India stuns China in table tennis: Sutirtha and Ayhika, the Mukherjees from Naihati, beat the dragon at its game in its den

The Hindu  

They share the same surname. No wonder then that minutes after they achieved the biggest win of their career - by stunning China’s Chen Meng and Wang Yidi in the women’s doubles quarterfinal to ensure a historic table tennis medal for India at the Hangzhou Asian Games - the duo together got on to a WhatsApp call with “Roy da” …

Asian Games 2023: What happened on Day 7
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: What happened on Day 7

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023: What happened on Day 7 India have so far won 10 gold medals, and 14 silver and bronze medals at the Asian Games. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Indian shooters Divya Thadigol Subbaraju and Sarabjot Singh clinched silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games in …

Kabaddi Asian Games 2023: Full India men’s and women’s team schedule, dates, timing
1 year, 3 months ago

Kabaddi Asian Games 2023: Full India men’s and women’s team schedule, dates, timing

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 is scheduled to be held between 23 September and 8 October, in Hangzhou, China. India clinched the gold in the inaugural edition, boasting a team that included notable figures like Ashan Kumar, the current men’s head coach. Indian men have secured seven out of eight gold medals at the Asian Games since its introduction, while the women …

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, September 30: Indians in action, events, LIVE streaming details, IST timings
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 schedule today, September 30: Indians in action, events, LIVE streaming details, IST timings

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China will be taking place from September 23 to October 8 with Indian athletes competing across 39 sports. ASIAN GAMES-HIGHLIGHTS | UPDATES FROM SEPTEMBER 29 Here are all the events in which Indians will be participating on September 30 in Hangzhou : 3x3 BASKETBALL 10:55 AM: Men’s qualification to quarterfinals - India vs Iran 1:00 …

Kabaddi at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events
1 year, 3 months ago

Kabaddi at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events

The Hindu  

Kabaddi, a contact sport, made its debut at the Asian Games in Beijing in 1990. India clinched the gold in the inaugural edition, boasting a team that included notable figures like Ashan Kumar, the current men’s head coach. Kabaddi at the Hangzhou Asian Games is scheduled from October 2 to 7 at the Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre. INDIAN KABADDI SQUAD …

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins first athletics medal for India in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins first athletics medal for India in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: India began Day 6 with Vikash Singh, Priyanka coming 5th, 6th respectively in men's, women's 20km race walk, at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Friday. Meanwhile, the Indian shooting team, consisting of Palak, Esha Singh and Divya Thadigol, bagged silver in the 10m air pistol women's team event. Follow here LIVE …

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins first athletics medal for India in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins first athletics medal for India in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: India began Day 6 with Vikash Singh, Priyanka coming 5th, 6th respectively in men's, women's 20km race walk, at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Friday. Meanwhile, the Indian shooting team, consisting of Palak, Esha Singh and Divya Thadigol, bagged silver in the 10m air pistol women's team event. Follow here LIVE …

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins first athletics medal for India in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins first athletics medal for India in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 6 Highlights: India began Day 6 with Vikash Singh, Priyanka coming 5th, 6th respectively in men's, women's 20km race walk, at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Friday. Meanwhile, the Indian shooting team, consisting of Palak, Esha Singh and Divya Thadigol, bagged silver in the 10m air pistol women's team event. Follow here LIVE …

India Full Schedule, Asian Games Day 6: What is the schedule for September 29 in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

India Full Schedule, Asian Games Day 6: What is the schedule for September 29 in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

The stars of India's athletics contingent begin their campaign on Friday while tennis stars Saketh Myneni, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Rutuja Bhosale and Rohan Bopanna will be gunning for medals as well. Race walkers Sandeep Kumar and Vikash Singh will begin India's campaign in the men's 20km race walk event in the morning on Friday, but their medal prospects are not high. …

Asian Games 2023, September 28 Highlights: Historic Bronze in Equestrian After Shooting Gold and Wushu Silver
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, September 28 Highlights: Historic Bronze in Equestrian After Shooting Gold and Wushu Silver

News 18  

Asian Games 2023 Day 5 Highlights: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games Day 5 from Hangzhou. India at Asian Games: FULL COVERAGE | MEDAL TALLY | RESULTS | SCHEDULE Day 5, Asian Games schedule: Swimming: Shivangi Sarma – W 50m Freestyle, V V Khade – M 50m Butterfly, Men’s Team – 4 x 100m Freestyle …

Asian Games 2023 | India medal tally and full list of winners
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 | India medal tally and full list of winners

The Hindu  

The 19th Asian Games officially began in Hangzhou on September 23, 2023, delayed by a year owing to COVID-19 restrictions in China. The haul of 70 medals was achieved at the last edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta in 2018, when India won 16 gold. Ahead of the final day of the 2023 Hangzhou Games, India has won 107 …

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou

China Daily  

XING WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inclusion as official medal event draws widespread attention A milestone is being marked with the inclusion of esports as an official medal event at the Asian Games, currently underway in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. As an official medal sport this year in Hangzhou, esports features seven competitions: Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, Dota …

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou

China Daily  

XING WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inclusion as official medal event draws widespread attention A milestone is being marked with the inclusion of esports as an official medal event at the Asian Games, currently underway in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. As an official medal sport this year in Hangzhou, esports features seven competitions: Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, Dota …

Asian Games: Indian athletes win big as shooters and rowers lead the way
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian athletes win big as shooters and rowers lead the way

Live Mint  

When the gold medallists for the men’s 10m air rifle team event were beckoned, rather than step on to the podium, Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankksh Patil and Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar walked around it and shook hands with their fellow medal winners. The trio shot a total of 1893.7 on Monday to bag India’s first gold medal of the 2022 …

Asian Games 2023 Day 4 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for September 27 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 4 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for September 27 in Asiad Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

If we look at India's performance on Day 3 of the 19th Asian Games it was a mixture of highs and lows. Rohit Yadav and Roshibina Devi Naorem will be competing in the respective men's and women's medal events. The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore while gymnast Pranati Nayak will compete in women's all-around final. …

Asian Games 2023 Highlights, September 26: Dressage Team Bags Gold; Neha Thakur and Eabad Ali Claim Medals in Sailing
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Highlights, September 26: Dressage Team Bags Gold; Neha Thakur and Eabad Ali Claim Medals in Sailing

News 18  

Asian Games Day 1 Highlights: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of Asian Games from Hangzhou. India claimed the team dressage gold in equestrian sport at the Asian Games here on Tuesday, breaking a 41-year-old jinx at the continental event. Neha Thakur, 17, led the show with a silver while Eabad Ali claimed a bronze, as …

Asian Games 2023: With packed arena and high ticket prices, Esports a hit in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: With packed arena and high ticket prices, Esports a hit in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Sze Yuen Leung of Macao is slouched in his gaming chair before his team’s match. Selecting each champion before the start of the game requires plenty of planning, since several games, at the Asian Games, including LoL, have older patches or China’s versions, with athletes having to adapt their games. At the Asian Games this year, Esports has seven medal …

Asian Games 2023 Quiz - Set 8
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Quiz - Set 8

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 Quiz - Set 8 1 / 10 | The Azadi stadium is one of Asia’s largest stadiums, with a capacity of over 78000. Next 6 / 10 | Which legendary Indian shooter won four medals at the 2006 edition of the Asian Games, including three gold medals in the 25m Pistol Shooting events? Samaresh Jung Jaspal Rana …

Thailand wins Asian Games’ first esports medal
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand wins Asian Games’ first esports medal

The Hindu  

Thailand claimed the first esports medal awarded at the Asian Games on Tuesday, winning a bronze in a playoff against Vietnam in a mobile phone game at an event that will be closely watched by Olympic officials. Esports was a demonstration tournament at the Jakarta Asian Games five years ago but is a medal event in Hangzhou for the first …

For which sports does Asian Games 2023 act as Olympic qualifier?
1 year, 3 months ago

For which sports does Asian Games 2023 act as Olympic qualifier?

The Hindu  

In addition to continental bragging rights, a successful performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games will also help teams and athletes secure a qualification spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Paris Olympics boxing qualification spots at Asian Games Women’s Four each in 50kg, 54kg, 57kg and 60kg; Two each in 66kg and 75kg Men’s Two each in 51kg, 57kg, 63.5kg, 71kg, …

Asian Games 2023, India in Bridge full schedule: Dates, squad, men’s and women’s teams
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, India in Bridge full schedule: Dates, squad, men’s and women’s teams

The Hindu  

When the sport was introduced at the Jakarta Asian Games, five years ago, India clinched a gold and two bronze medals in Bridge. India will be aiming for an encore of that, with an 18-member squad, which will take part in three categories - Open, Women’s and Mixed. INDIA AT THE ASIAN-GAMES-2023 | OVERALL MEDALS TALLY - SEPTEMBER 26 The …

Asian Games 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, September 26: Indian equestrian team wins gold; India ends day with three medals
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, September 26: Indian equestrian team wins gold; India ends day with three medals

The Hindu  

September 26, 2023 08:36 Shooting: Divyansh-Ramita loses a thrilling 10m air rifle mixed team bronze medal match Indian pair wins the opening series 21.1-20.7 and gets the first two points. Gap down to two now as Korea makes it 7-9 after winning eighth series 21.3-20.9 And it is 9-9 as Korea wins ninth series 21.0-19.9. Korea not going down without …

Asian Games 2023 Day 3 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for September 26 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 3 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for September 26 in Asiad Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 schedule: After securing five medals on the opening day of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, India continued their splendid show on Day 2 at the continental event. The men's hockey team, who rocked Uzbekistan 16-0 in their opening fixture will eye for another commanding show against Singapore in their second group encounter. Here is India’s …

After missing out on gold, North Korean shooters refuse to join South Korean rivals in group photo at Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

After missing out on gold, North Korean shooters refuse to join South Korean rivals in group photo at Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

Three North Korean marksmen refused to join their South Korean rivals in a group photo of medal winners at the Hangzhou Asian Games after narrowly missing out on gold in a men's team shooting competition on Monday. Gold medalists team South Korea, right, and silver medalists team North Korea pose during the awards ceremony of team men's 25-meter rapid fire …

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