India coach Igor Stimac urges PM Modi for Asian Games green signal
1 year, 5 months ago

India coach Igor Stimac urges PM Modi for Asian Games green signal

The Hindu  

India men’s football team head coach, on Monday, requested the intervention of prime minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Anurag Thakur to allow the Under-23 side to take part in the upcoming Asian Games 2022 in China. “Honourable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi ji, I am not sure if someone would have briefed you or updated you about the Indian teams participating in the upcoming Asian Games, where the most important and the key global sport “football” team has been deprived from participating and representing the Indian flag,” Stimac wrote on Twitter. Sports Minister @ianuragthakur, to kindly allow our football team to participate in the Asian games 🙏🏽 We will fight for our nation's pride and the flag! “The reasons given are unjust and as India’s national team coach, I felt it’s important to immediately bring this matter to your and the Hon’ble Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s knowledge.

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Grand Strategy: Time to reset the rules of the game in South Asia
6 months, 1 week ago

Grand Strategy: Time to reset the rules of the game in South Asia

Hindustan Times  

By inviting the leaders of key neighbouring countries to the swearing-in ceremony of the new council of ministers, New Delhi has made its intentions clear: It plans to double down on efforts to engage the neighbourhood and regain its influence. South Asian government leaders at PM Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in Delhi The fact is that China has changed the …

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024

News 18  

Team India head into a tough AFC Asian Cup 2024 challenge in high spirits on the back of an eventful year that saw a rapid rise in the standards of Indian football. Igor Stimac’s men are grouped alongside heavyweights Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in Group B of the continental trophy and will look to make it through the group stages. …

PM Narendra Modi to Interact with Asian Games Contingent on October 10
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to Interact with Asian Games Contingent on October 10

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with and address the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, on Tuesday. India won its highest-ever medals tally of 107 medals, including 28 gold medals in the Asian Games 2022. Earlier on Sunday, Modi lauded the Indian contingent for bagging the highest-ever medals tally in the …

Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10
1 year, 2 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 …

PM Modi lauds India’s best ever performance at Asian Games, says ‘historic’
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi lauds India’s best ever performance at Asian Games, says ‘historic’

Live Mint  

As India grabs 107 medals in Asian Games 2023, the highest ever for the country, Prime Minster Narendra Modi congratulated the players saying, ‘historic achievement’ Taking to X on Sunday, PM Modi said, “What a historic achievement for India at the Asian Games! The entire nation is overjoyed that our incredible athletes have brought home the highest ever total of …

Asian Games 2023: ’Remarkable,’ says PM Modi as India’s medal tally touches 100
1 year, 2 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: India wins historic 100th medal, PM Modi hails momentous achievement
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: India wins historic 100th medal, PM Modi hails momentous achievement

Deccan Chronicle  

Hangzhou: The Indian contingent claimed an unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women's kabaddi final here on Saturday. PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' of India India reaching the unprecedented milestone of 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games is a momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, …

Asian Games 2023: PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' as India win 'historic' 100 medals
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' as India win 'historic' 100 medals

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the "momentous achievement" of India winning 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games. India reached the unprecedented milestone of 100 medals after it claimed gold in women's kabaddi. PM Modi hails the "momentous achievement" "Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. Country's 100th medal In …

Asian Games 2023 Day 12 India Full Schedule: What is India's schedule for October 5 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 2 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 Day 8 India Full Schedule: What is IND's schedule for October 1 in Asiad Hangzhou
1 year, 2 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: Marran scores twice as Saudi Arabia knocks India out of Hangzhou 2022
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Marran scores twice as Saudi Arabia knocks India out of Hangzhou 2022

The Hindu  

Even for Sunil Chhetri, this was a bridge too far to cross. We need to do more,” an exasperated Chhetri said as the Indian men exited the Asian Games after a 0-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium. AS IT HAPPENED: India vs Saudi Arabia, Asian Games 2023 Highlights While the scoreline might read respectable, the …

Asian Games 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, September 21: India beats Bangladesh football team 1-0; India Women lose to Chinese Taipei 1-2
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, September 21: India beats Bangladesh football team 1-0; India Women lose to Chinese Taipei 1-2

The Hindu  

September 21, 2023 13:14 IND vs BAN PREVIEW Even just a month before the Asian Games, when the All India Football Federation announced a strong squad for the tournament, it was hard to envisage the Indian men’s team’s chances of going all the way here in Hangzhou. But with a ‘third or fourth choice’ team’ in his own words, head …

India at Asian Games on Sep 21: Stimac's men up against Bangladesh in must-win tie; Mandhana to lead Women In Blue
1 year, 3 months ago

India at Asian Games on Sep 21: Stimac's men up against Bangladesh in must-win tie; Mandhana to lead Women In Blue

Hindustan Times  

India's men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain have been named the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23. India's football teams and cricket side are in action on Thursday at the Asian Games On Wednesday, India's men's volleyball team defeated South Korea in a …

Asian Games 2023: Indian football looks for silver lining in Hangzhou; Mandhana eyes win in cricket’s quarterfinal
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian football looks for silver lining in Hangzhou; Mandhana eyes win in cricket’s quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Even just a month before the Asian Games, when the All India Football Federation announced a strong squad for the tournament, it was hard to envisage the Indian men’s team’s chances of going all the way here in Hangzhou. The Indian men’s football team will look to turn the tides when it faces Bangladesh in its second match in the …

Asian Games 2023: India looks to bounce back against Bangladesh after hammering by China
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India looks to bounce back against Bangladesh after hammering by China

The Hindu  

Battered by host China in their opening match after playing without any training session, India will be up against a tricky Bangladesh side in a must-win group match in the Asian Games football competition here on Thursday. A rag-tag Indian team reached here late Monday evening and played its first match without proper rest and sleep and was hammered 1-5 …

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, on Friday, September 15, 2023, announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Speaking on the development, AIFF President Mr Kalyan Chaubey said, “It is indeed a positive development on the eve of the Asian Games as the reliable …

Chhetri appeals for best possible team for Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Chhetri appeals for best possible team for Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

“Either the team doesn’t go, or we field the best possible team. Because it is the Asian Games.” That is Sunil Chhetri’s point of view about leading a squad of Indian Super League irregulars to the continental showpiece event. China’s under-23 team has played 12 games and they will be joned by three senior players, said Chhetri. From that squad …

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou

News 18  

The Indian football team set to travel to China for the Asian Games 2023, will likely miss the presence of head coach Igor Stimac for the event in Hangzhou. The Blue Tigers get their Asian Games challenge underway on the 19th of September as they take on hosts China, and will be guided by India U23 coach Clifford Miranda. Croatian …

Asian Games: FC Goa need to be competitive without main players, says coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: FC Goa need to be competitive without main players, says coach

Hindustan Times  

With the Indian men’s football team slated to play its first match of the Asian Games on September 19, and the 10th season of the Indian Super League scheduled to begin on September 21, there was uncertainty regarding players’ availability for both competitions at the media day organised by the ISL in Bengaluru on Tuesday. But as ISL clubs refused …

Asian Games is our priority in September, says Igor Stimac
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Games is our priority in September, says Igor Stimac

The Hindu  

India Head Coach Igor Stimac said the Indian national football team’s priority will be the Asian Games during a conversation with the AIFF Media Team on Monday. The national team will be travelling abroad for the first time this year when they head to Thailand for the Kings Cup, but the coach said the focus will very much be on …

AIFF can send Sunil Chhetri's senior team to Asian Games if Sports Ministry gives green signal
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF can send Sunil Chhetri's senior team to Asian Games if Sports Ministry gives green signal

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation can send its senior football team led by Legendary skipper Sunil Chhetri to the Asian Games if the sports ministry gives clearance for participation. "The current national team has seven U-23 first team players and since three over-age players are allowed, skipper Chhetri, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and defender Sandesh Jhingan are all set to …

IM Vijayan: Hopeful of getting Government’s approval to play Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

IM Vijayan: Hopeful of getting Government’s approval to play Asian Games

The Hindu  

The former India captain and the current chairman of All India Football Federation’s technical committee, I.M. Vijayan hopes that the Union Sports Ministry will consider the appeal of the national federation to send the national under-23 teams to the Hangzhou Asian Games. READ | India reaches 99 in latest FIFA rankings - what it means for World Cup 2026 qualifiers …

'Kindly allow our football team to participate in Asian Games': Igor Stimac appeals to India's PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

'Kindly allow our football team to participate in Asian Games': Igor Stimac appeals to India's PM Modi

India TV News  

The Indian Football Team is likely to miss out on participating in the Asian Games 2023 due to not being able to fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the Union Sports Ministry. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, to kindly allow our football team to participate in the Asian games We will fight for our nation’s pride and the flag! “Honourable Prime …

Indian football team set to miss Asian Games for successive editions
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian football team set to miss Asian Games for successive editions

The Hindu  

The Indian football team is likely to miss the Asian Games for the second time in a row as it does not meet the Sports Ministry’s criteria of being ranked among the top-8 sides in the continent. The All India Football Federation had earlier planned that the national senior team head coach Igor Stimac would take an Under-23 side to …

BCCI announces both men’s and women’s cricket squads for Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

BCCI announces both men’s and women’s cricket squads for Hangzhou Asian Games

Live Mint  

Asian Games will take place in China this year from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead Team India in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games as the Men’s Selection Committee on Friday announce Men in Blue squad for the tournament. Team India squad for 19th Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak …

Stimac to coach India in Asian Games, new coach for U-23 qualifiers
1 year, 6 months ago

Stimac to coach India in Asian Games, new coach for U-23 qualifiers

The Hindu  

A new coach will take charge of the Indian team for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September, but national senior side head coach Igor Stimac will be at the helm during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzou, China, the All India Football Federation said. “There is no other international tournament for the senior side during the Asian Games, …

Chhetri, Jhingan optimistic ahead of India's World Cup, Asian Cup Qualifiers
3 years, 6 months ago

Chhetri, Jhingan optimistic ahead of India's World Cup, Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

Indian football team stars, including skipper Sunil Chhetri, on Wednesday expressed confidence of doing well in the joint 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers next month, despite their preparations not being ideal owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. AIFF President Praful Patel contacted with the senior members of the team to get a feel of their preparations ahead of …

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