Oceania nations, including Australia, to compete at 2022 Asian Games
5 years, 10 months ago

Oceania nations, including Australia, to compete at 2022 Asian Games

The Hindu  

Oceania nations, including sporting powerhouse Australia, have been invited to compete in Olympic team events such as football and basketball at the 2022 Asian Games for the first time. “Australia is very grateful for this opportunity and there will be enormous interest from our Oceania neighbours,” said Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates on Monday. Australia has been a member of the Asian Football Confederation since 2006, and previously took part in the East Asian Games in Osaka in 2001 and the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo. “There's a cap of 10,000 athletes for these Games so there will need to be some decisions made along the way about which Australian men's and women's teams will compete,” he said.

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Asian nations in strong race to host 2036 Olympics
3 months ago

Asian nations in strong race to host 2036 Olympics

China Daily  

Fans watch fireworks after a World Cup soccer match at the Corniche sea promenade in Doha, on Nov 20, 2022. After the success of hosting the World Cup, the Gulf nation is also reported to be preparing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. FRANCISCO SECO/AP Now that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are over, the world's …

Australia launches Olympic talent search for Brisbane 2032
4 months ago

Australia launches Olympic talent search for Brisbane 2032

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Australia launches talent search for 2032 Brisbane Olympics
4 months ago

Australia launches talent search for 2032 Brisbane Olympics

The Hindu  

Australia will launch its biggest ever talent search next month to unearth the athletes who will compete on home soil at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics, the Australian Institute of Sport said on Tuesday. The AIS has linked up with its equivalents in each state as well as more than 40 sports and Paralympics Australia to put together the …

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich

The Hindu  

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying in the Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals in North America after needing to grind to reach Qatar and Russia, defender Aziz Behich said. The expanded 48-team World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico means Asia will have eight teams able to qualify directly in 2026, …

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes
1 year, 2 months ago

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes

The Hindu  

A few days before the start of the track and field competition at the Asian Games, Adille Sumariwala, the president of the Athletics Federation of India, had indicated just how confident the team was. Slice of history: Vithya Ramraj, who won a bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles clocked an impressive 55.42 in the heats, equalling the national record set …

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: 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 …

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: Tarundeep Rai optimistic about Indian men’s recurve team’s success
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Tarundeep Rai optimistic about Indian men’s recurve team’s success

The Hindu  

India’s only Asian Games individual medallist in recurve section, Tarundeep Rai, feels at least one from the men’s archery team could win a medal in the Hangzhou edition and end a 13-year-long drought in the continental showpiece. It slowly starts affecting your form, unless you are used to it.” Set for his third successive Asian Games, two-time Olympian Das has …

Asian Games 2023: Day-Wise Participating Indians For Every Sport and Event
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Day-Wise Participating Indians For Every Sport and Event

News 18  

The Asian Games 2023 will officially commence on September 23 in Hangzhou, China. This will be the 19th edition of the sporting event with the first one taking place back in 1951 in Delhi, India. Sporting fans will have the opportunity to witness several Asian talents competing for Asia’s top honours. India are set to field 655 athletes at the …

Asian Games 2023: Full List of Indian Athletes Participating in All Sports and Events
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Full List of Indian Athletes Participating in All Sports and Events

News 18  

The much-awaited 19th edition of the Asian Games is set to be held in Hangzhou in China. This Asian Games will mark the debut of India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams in the continental event. The women’s side will kick off their campaign on September 21, while the Men in Blue will play their first game on September 27. Young …

Asian Games 2023 full schedule, top Indians in action; all you need to know about Hangzhou sporting carnival
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 full schedule, top Indians in action; all you need to know about Hangzhou sporting carnival

India TV News  

The Asian Games 2023 is set to unfold in China as the top nations from the continent head to Hangzhou for the 19th edition of the Games. The Games were originally scheduled to be held in September 2022 but were postponed to 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Games will begin on September 23 but a few sports will …

Asian Games 2022: Rugby India names 12-member team
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2022: Rugby India names 12-member team

The Hindu  

Following a 50-day rigorous training camp in Kolkata, the Sheetal Sharma-led 12-member Indian women’s rugby 7s team is ready to give its best at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. READ - Basketball veteran Raspreet Sidhu rues missed chance to represent India in Asian Games “No matter whosoever is the opposition, we have been taught to never take a step back. …

India looking to host 2036 Olympics, 2026 Commonwealth Games not on radar: Anurag Thakur
1 year, 4 months ago

India looking to host 2036 Olympics, 2026 Commonwealth Games not on radar: Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

The Indian government has reiterated its desire to host the Olympics while the 2026 Commonwealth Games remain out of the radar at the moment. The 2036 edition is what we are looking at, the way India is growing as an economy and our clout is growing in every field,” Sports Minister Anurag Thakur told Sportstar in an interaction with select …

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final
1 year, 6 months ago

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final

China Daily  

China beats hosts Australia 74-60 during the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup match at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, on July 1, 2023. SYDNEY - World number two China overcame hosts Australia 74-60 on Saturday to set up a mouth-watering final against Japan at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in Sydney. World number three Australia were …

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final
1 year, 6 months ago

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final

China Daily  

China beats hosts Australia 74-60 during the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup match at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, on July 1, 2023. SYDNEY - World number two China overcame hosts Australia 74-60 on Saturday to set up a mouth-watering final against Japan at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in Sydney. World number three Australia were …

Indians who have qualified for Asian Games 2022 so far
1 year, 6 months ago

Indians who have qualified for Asian Games 2022 so far

The Hindu  

India will be participating in the upcoming Asian Games 2022, starting from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Here is the list of Indian athletes who have qualified for the Asian Games 2022: Archery Recurve Men: Bommadevara, Atanu Das, Tarundeep Rai, Neeraj Chauhan, Tushar Shelke, Mrinal Chauhan, Jayanta Talukdar, Indrachand Swami. Aquatics Swimming Aryan Nehra Badminton Men’s …

Indian Sportspersons to Have Intriguing Challenges En Route to Paris 2024
2 years ago

Indian Sportspersons to Have Intriguing Challenges En Route to Paris 2024

News 18  

A year is a long time in sports and the course of events can change dramatically in 12 months. So, if the conditions improve in the next three to four months and the Games are conducted as per the revised schedule, the Games will be eagerly awaited as Hangzhou 2022 will fall bang in the middle of the qualifying period …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Beware the Asian march
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Beware the Asian march

The Hindu  

After two weeks of intense action, the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is done. And following the performances in Qatar, Asian teams are on a high at a crucial time in world football, when the decision to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams from the next edition is hotly debated. But as the Qatar …

Australia out of 2023 Asian Cup race, wants to host 2026 women’s tournament
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia out of 2023 Asian Cup race, wants to host 2026 women’s tournament

The Hindu  

Australia decided not to bid for the 2023 Asian Cup but will submit one for the 2026 women’s tournament, Football Australia said on Friday. “Football Australia has since determined that it will not proceed to submit a formal bid for the AFC Asian Cup 2023,” the governing body said in a statement. “Football Australia maintains its strong interest in bidding …

Asian Games postponed: how it affects Indian athletes in different sports
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Games postponed: how it affects Indian athletes in different sports

The Hindu  

The Asian Games 2022, scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China in September this year has been postponed by the Organizing Committee on Friday citing an increased number of COVID-19 cases in the country. After the Asian Games a number of our athletes were to move into weight categories which would be part of the Olympic program,” says Vijay Sharma, …

Australia Says It Won't Send Athletes to Asian Games in China
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia Says It Won't Send Athletes to Asian Games in China

News 18  

Australia said Sunday it will not be sending athletes to this year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The Olympic Council of Asia had invited a total of 300 athletes and 150 support staff from nations in Oceania to participate for the first …

44 Australians heading to Beijing for Winter Olympics
2 years, 11 months ago

44 Australians heading to Beijing for Winter Olympics

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia will send 44 athletes to the Winter Olympics beginning Feb. 4 in Beijing — 23 women and 21 men in 10 disciplines. The Australian Olympic Committee said Monday that snowboarder Scotty James and mogul skier Britt Cox will compete at their fourth Olympics, joining just six other Australians to compete at four or more Winter Games. Tahli …

Need to pick and choose tournaments in a packed 2022, says Sindhu
3 years ago

Need to pick and choose tournaments in a packed 2022, says Sindhu

The Hindu  

With the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games lined up next year, in a season that already looks packed with tournaments, P.V. “When you see 2022, we have continuous tournaments, and we have the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and World Tour. “If you want to play all tournaments, you will always be outside India.” Sindhu, the 2019 World champion, …

Head of Australian Olympic Committee against boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games
3 years, 2 months ago

Head of Australian Olympic Committee against boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games

China Daily  

Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates attends a meeting between IOC President Thomas Bach and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko in Tokyo, Japan, July 15, 2021. SYDNEY - Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates voiced against the boycott of the Olympic Games and reaffirmed that Australian athletes will take part in the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022. He cited IOC …

Australia’s Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid: IOC
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia’s Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid: IOC

The Hindu  

Brisbane was picked on Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the International Olympic Committee to avoid rival bids. “We know what it takes to deliver a successful Games in Australia,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison told IOC voters in an 11-minute live video link from his office. The 2032 deal for the …

Olympics: Brisbane bid team lands in Tokyo aiming to bring 2032 Games 'home'
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: Brisbane bid team lands in Tokyo aiming to bring 2032 Games 'home'

India Today  

A delegation representing Brisbane's 2032 Summer Olympics bid has arrived in Tokyo, insisting they are taking nothing for granted ahead of a vote that is widely expected to rubber-stamp the awarding of the Games to the Queensland capital. Queensland's state capital was chosen as the preferred host in February but the Australians said they will not stop working to bring …

Australian Olympic Committee finalises 472-member team for Tokyo Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Australian Olympic Committee finalises 472-member team for Tokyo Games

ABC  

The Australian Olympic Committee has named the 472 athletes who will be competing at the Tokyo Games. Key points: The Tokyo Games gets underway in just 18 days Australia will be competing in 33 sports at Tokyo, including all four new Olympic sports: karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing Equestrian legend Andrew Hoy extends his record for most Olympic appearances …

Australia to Send 472 Athletes to Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia to Send 472 Athletes to Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Australia will send 472 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics, the second-largest team sent overseas by the country since the 2004 Athens Games. The Australian Olympic Committee said Monday that 254 women and 218 men would travel to Tokyo for the games which begin July 23. Team chef de mission Ian Chesterman said the selected athletes had endured the uncertainties of …

Olympics: Australia pulls out of athletics relay championships due to COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympics: Australia pulls out of athletics relay championships due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Athletics Australia said they will not send athletes to next month's World Athletics Relay Championships in Poland due to the COVID-19 situation, a decision which may place their hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in doubt. "It is always disappointing to withdraw a team from a major event however we believe the decision is in the best interest of …

Brisbane already preparing for 2032 Olympics
3 years, 10 months ago

Brisbane already preparing for 2032 Olympics

The Hindu  

There was no fanfare. It’s not a done deal yet, but powerful Olympic official John Coates is vowing to get it across the finish line when the IOC makes the final call, which could be within 12 months. The other cities who have shown interest have been parked... it’s significant recognition.” IOC president Thomas Bach told a news conference in …

International Olympic Committee announces Brisbane as preferred host for 2032 Summer Olympic Games
3 years, 10 months ago

International Olympic Committee announces Brisbane as preferred host for 2032 Summer Olympic Games

ABC  

The International Olympic Committee's Future Host Summer Commission has designated Brisbane as the "preferred candidate city" to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, a decision endorsed unanimously by the IOC's executive board. Key points: The Brisbane bid committee will enter detailed discussions with the IOC about hosting the 2032 Summer Games While the move puts Brisbane in front of other …

Australian bid put on IOC fast track to host 2032 Olympics
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian bid put on IOC fast track to host 2032 Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Did the Australian city of Brisbane just get picked as the host of the 2032 Olympics? Officials in Brisbane, Queensland and the Australian Olympic Committee will now begin “targeted dialogue” with an IOC panel overseeing a reformed bidding process. “This is just a decision in favor of one interested party at this moment in time.” If Brisbane is …

2032 Olympics can help country's pandemic recovery: Australian Olympic chief
4 years, 6 months ago

2032 Olympics can help country's pandemic recovery: Australian Olympic chief

The Hindu  

A successful bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games in Queensland could help Australia recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, the country's Olympic chief John Coates has said. Despite the suspension, Australian Olympic Committee President Coates said authorities recognised the Games' potential to heal the economy, which is in its biggest downturn since the 1930s. Coates said local, state …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia seeks increase in age limit for football event in wake of postponement of Games to 2021
4 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia seeks increase in age limit for football event in wake of postponement of Games to 2021

Firstpost  

Football Federation Australia wants FIFA and the IOC to increase the age limit for the Olympic men’s tournament in the wake of the Tokyo Games being pushed back to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Sydney: Football Federation Australia wants FIFA and the IOC to increase the age limit for the Olympic men’s tournament in the wake of the Tokyo …

Australia seek age-limit lift for Olympic football after postponement to 2021
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia seek age-limit lift for Olympic football after postponement to 2021

India TV News  

Football Federation Australia wants FIFA and the IOC to increase the age limit for the Olympic men's tournament in the wake of the Tokyo Games being pushed back to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Olympic Committee chief executive Matt Carroll and FFA chief executive James Johnson plan to “open up discussions" with soccer's world governing body and the …

Australia wants Tokyo Olympic men's football to be under-24
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia wants Tokyo Olympic men's football to be under-24

The Hindu  

Football Federation Australia chief executive James Johnson wants FIFA to consider making men's football at the Tokyo Olympics an under-24 tournament. "Men's football at the Olympics is an under-23 tournament but we would like to open up discussion with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to consider adjusting the men's football tournament so that it becomes an under-24 tournament for …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia says qualified athletes assured of their spots in 2021; IOC yet to issue clarification
4 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia says qualified athletes assured of their spots in 2021; IOC yet to issue clarification

Firstpost  

The Australian Olympic Committee has said athletes who have already qualified for the Tokyo Games are assured of their spots when the global sporting showpiece takes place in 2021. Melbourne: The Australian Olympic Committee has said athletes who have already qualified for the Tokyo Games are assured of their spots when the global sporting showpiece takes place in 2021. Today …

Australia follows Canada, tells athletes to prepare for 2021 Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia follows Canada, tells athletes to prepare for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Australian Olympic officials Monday said “it was clear” that the 2020 Tokyo Games could not go ahead as scheduled and told its athletes to instead prepare for the event in 2021. “Our athletes have been magnificent in their positive attitude to training and preparing, but the stress and uncertainty has been extremely challenging for them.” AOC chief executive Matt Carroll …

Australian athletes told to plan for Olympics to be postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian athletes told to plan for Olympics to be postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

ABC  

Australia's Olympic athletes have been told to plan for the Games to be delayed until next year. Key points: The Australian Olympic Committee said an Australian team "could not be assembled in the changing circumstances" Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman said "it's clear" the Games can't be held in July Canada's Olympic Committee said it would not send athletes to …

2020 Olympics: Canada and Australia will not send athletes to Tokyo
4 years, 9 months ago

2020 Olympics: Canada and Australia will not send athletes to Tokyo

CNN  

CNN — Canada and Australia will not send athletes to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak, the Olympic committees for both countries said in separate statements. “This is not solely about athlete health – it is about public health.” The Australian Olympic Committee’s executive board met by teleconference Monday and unanimously …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Football qualifiers shuffled, women's LPGA event cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Football qualifiers shuffled, women's LPGA event cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Firstpost  

The outbreak of the new coronavirus caused further disruption to the international sporting calendar with the elite women’s LPGA golf tour cancelling an event in China and Olympic football qualifying matches in Australia having to be shuffled. Sydney: The outbreak of the new coronavirus caused further disruption to the international sporting calendar on Friday with the elite women’s LPGA golf …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Qualifiers, sports events shifted from China amid outbreak of coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Qualifiers, sports events shifted from China amid outbreak of coronavirus

Firstpost  

Amid growing concern at the spread of a new virus outbreak in China, international sports have been postponed and Olympic qualifying tournaments are being taken elsewhere. Geneva: Amid growing concern at the spread of a new virus outbreak in China, international sports have been postponed and Olympic qualifying tournaments are being taken elsewhere. The decision by the International Hockey Federation …

Oceania nations have been invited to compete in Olympic team events at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
5 years, 10 months ago

Oceania nations have been invited to compete in Olympic team events at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games

Firstpost  

Oceania nations, including sporting powerhouse Australia, have been invited to compete in Olympic team events such as football and basketball at the 2022 Asian Games for the first time. Sydney: Oceania nations, including sporting powerhouse Australia, have been invited to compete in Olympic team events such as football and basketball at the 2022 Asian Games for the first time. “Australia …

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022: Reports
5 years, 10 months ago

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022: Reports

India TV News  

Cricket is set for a return at the Asian Games after it was included in the sports programme for the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, media reports said on Sunday. Cricket was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia after featuring in 2010 and 2014, albeit without the presence of game's powerhouse India. In the 2014 Asian Games, OCA president …

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