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PK Banerjee played primarily as a striker and was part of the Indian team that won gold at the 1962 Asian Games.

Legendary footballer PK Banerjee hospitalised

Feb 08, 2020 22:54

PK Banerjee played primarily as a striker and was part of the Indian team that won gold at the 1962 Asian Games. read more

Kabaddi is part of the Asian Games but not of Olympics. At the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia, Iran became the first country outside of India to win gold medals in Kabaddi.

Will push for Kabaddi’s inclusion in next Olympics: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Oct 07, 2019 14:18

Kabaddi is part of the Asian Games but not of Olympics. At the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia, Iran became the first country outside of India to win gold medals in Kabaddi. read more

One of India’s biggest medal prospects at the Rio Olympics, Vinesh’s campaign ended in agony in the quarterfinals of the women’s 48kg freestyle category after suffering a career-threatening knee injury.

Vinesh Phogat eyeing to make up for Rio disappointment in Tokyo

Sep 23, 2019 20:39

One of India’s biggest medal prospects at the Rio Olympics, Vinesh’s campaign ended in agony in the quarterfinals of the women’s 48kg freestyle category after suffering a career-threatening knee injury. read more

A proven force, Vinesh has big medals in her kitty from Commonwealth Games to Asian Games. From Tuesday she would chase that elusive world title, which will also ensure her entry at the Tokyo Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat needs to keep her concentration from zero to six minutes: Coach Akos

Sep 16, 2019 12:29

A proven force, Vinesh has big medals in her kitty from Commonwealth Games to Asian Games. From Tuesday she would chase that elusive world title, which will also ensure her entry at the Tokyo Olympics. read more

When the Gopichand Badminton Academy was set up, Sindhu was one of its most committed members, winning junior-level tournaments and making an impact at the international level.

Always knew there was a world champion in PV Sindhu: Pullela Gopichand

Aug 27, 2019 22:50

When the Gopichand Badminton Academy was set up, Sindhu was one of its most committed members, winning junior-level tournaments and making an impact at the international level. read more

Manipur-born defender donned the blue jersey for the senior men’s team, the first time in 2012. Since then, Kothajit has regularly been featuring in international tournaments for the Indian team.

Hockey India congratulates Kothajit Singh on featuring in 200th match

Aug 18, 2019 19:06

Manipur-born defender donned the blue jersey for the senior men’s team, the first time in 2012. Since then, Kothajit has regularly been featuring in international tournaments for the Indian team. read more

The 24-year-old Vinesh, the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, suffered a 0-10 in the summit clash.

Vinesh Phogat suffers defeat in final of Medved event in Belarus

Aug 11, 2019 21:03

The 24-year-old Vinesh, the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, suffered a 0-10 in the summit clash. read more

India are in line to get the Asian Games gold in 4x400 mixed relay with Kemi Adekoya of Bahrain being handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing a dope test.

India’s mixed relay silver at Asian Games 2018 set to be upgraded to gold

Jul 19, 2019 23:07

India are in line to get the Asian Games gold in 4x400 mixed relay with Kemi Adekoya of Bahrain being handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing a dope test. read more

Delhi University issues guidelines, venue details for sports trials

Jun 22, 2019 13:53

There are 27 sports that are part of the sports quota. These include 24 sports that are part of various high-profile competitions like Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and three popular sports. read more

Saraswati, who is also an athlete, made serious allegations and said her sister has been “led into a trap” to “deviate her from sports”.

After Dutee Chand’s admission of same-sex relation, sister says she was “pressurised, blackmailed”

May 20, 2019 14:09

Saraswati, who is also an athlete, made serious allegations and said her sister has been “led into a trap” to “deviate her from sports”. read more

Bhokanal was the only rower to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and also won gold gold in the 2018 Asian Games in Men’s Quadruple sculls.

Olympian rower Dattu Bhokanal booked for allegedly harassing wife

May 18, 2019 09:08

Bhokanal was the only rower to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and also won gold gold in the 2018 Asian Games in Men’s Quadruple sculls. read more

Harendra, who was given marching orders after India could not cross the quarter-final hurdle at the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, accused the Hockey India of bias.

‘Humiliated’ Harendra Singh alleges bias by Hockey India over remuneration

Mar 26, 2019 11:22

Harendra, who was given marching orders after India could not cross the quarter-final hurdle at the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, accused the Hockey India of bias. read more

The decision came at a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia in Bangkok late Sunday, with Australia welcoming the move as “a very positive outcome”.

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

Mar 04, 2019 11:41

The decision came at a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia in Bangkok late Sunday, with Australia welcoming the move as “a very positive outcome”. read more

Cricket was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia after featuring in 2010 and 2014, albeit without the presence of the game’s powerhouse India.

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022, IOA welcomes move

Mar 03, 2019 19:01

Cricket was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia after featuring in 2010 and 2014, albeit without the presence of the game’s powerhouse India. read more