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Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034
MUSCAT | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 06:26 PM IST
The vote took place amid a bitter and long-running political dispute between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Saudi Arabia is one of four countries which has imposed a trade and travel boycott on Qatar since 2017, though there have recently been indications the dispute could be resolved.
I have no rivalry with Mary Kom: Nikhat Zareen
HT Mumbai | By Nishad Neelambaran
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 01:53 PM IST
The 24-year-old boxer refuses any such rumours and clears the air by stating that she respects the senior boxer and wishes that she wins a gold medal at the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics
After fall, judoka Vijay Yadav dreams again
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Navneet Singh
UPDATED ON OCT 16, 2020 07:20 AM IST
From being ranked 60 in the world in Dec 2017, he finished 2018 as the world No 22, a ranking that would have given him automatic entry into the Olympics.
Asian Games medallist Sucha recovers from COVID-19 after nightmarish experience during treatment
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 19, 2020 04:12 PM IST
Singh had won an individual 400m bronze in the 1970 Asian Games and was a part of the silver winning teams in 4x400m relay in the 1970 and 1974 Asian Games.
In her quest for Tokyo, Sudha Singh stays clear of home
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Sharad Deep
UPDATED ON AUG 13, 2020 06:48 PM IST
Ace steeplechase runner and Asian Games medallist Sudha Singh, who is aiming for a last shot at gold at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, is one such athlete.
A healthy mind is the secret is everything: Shaymal Vallabhjee
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Navneet Vyasan
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2020 09:56 AM IST
Shaymal Vallabhjee decodes the means to attain a better standard of life.
People look at me and my partner differently, but it doesn’t matter: Dutee Chand
By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 01, 2020 06:52 PM IST
Dutee, 24, considered the fastest Indian woman right now, has asked those in same-sex relationships to be courageous and stand firm.
Indian women’s team captain Rani Rampal recommended for Khel Ratna
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 02, 2020 02:26 PM IST
During this period, Rani led the team to historic victories in the Women’s Asia Cup in 2017, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and played a critical role in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in 2019 by scoring the deciding goal that helped India qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra recommended for Khel Ratna by AFI
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAY 30, 2020 11:06 PM IST
The 22-year-old Chopra is the only track and field athlete to be recommended by the AFI for the country’s highest sports award this year.
After injury and eye surgeries, Reena eyes Olympics selection
Bengaluru | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAY 02, 2020 06:33 PM IST
Reena, who was a regular feature in the Indian squad since her debut in 2017, fought her way through the challenging times with strong will and a tremendous support system.
‘Feel lucky to have made it back home’
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | By Arpinder Singh
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2020 08:56 AM IST
Top athletes talk to HT about their experience of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. This is Arpinder Singh, the triple jumper from Amritsar who won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games to add to his 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze.
‘Instead of training, spending time painting, cooking’
New Delhi | By Hima Das
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2020 10:53 AM IST
Top athletes talk to HT about their experience of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. This is Hima Das, the 20-year-old sprint star from Assam who became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in an international track event at the 2018 IAAF World U-20 Championships.
Legendary footballer PK Banerjee hospitalised
Kolkata | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2020 10:57 PM IST
PK Banerjee played primarily as a striker and was part of the Indian team that won gold at the 1962 Asian Games.
Will push for Kabaddi’s inclusion in next Olympics: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON OCT 07, 2019 04:14 PM IST
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.
Vinesh Phogat eyeing to make up for Rio disappointment in Tokyo
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2019 08:41 PM IST
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 needs to keep her concentration from zero to six minutes: Coach Akos
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 16, 2019 12:30 PM IST
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.
Always knew there was a world champion in PV Sindhu: Pullela Gopichand
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Sandip Sikdar
UPDATED ON AUG 27, 2019 11:41 PM IST
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.
Hockey India congratulates Kothajit Singh on featuring in 200th match
New Delhi | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON AUG 18, 2019 07:11 PM IST
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.
Vinesh Phogat suffers defeat in final of Medved event in Belarus
Belarus | By PTI
UPDATED ON AUG 11, 2019 09:04 PM IST
The 24-year-old Vinesh, the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, suffered a 0-10 in the summit clash.
India’s mixed relay silver at Asian Games 2018 set to be upgraded to gold
New Delhi | By PTI
UPDATED ON JUL 19, 2019 11:08 PM IST
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.
Delhi University issues guidelines, venue details for sports trials
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2019 09:53 AM IST
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.
After Dutee Chand’s admission of same-sex relation, sister says she was “pressurised, blackmailed”
Jajpur | By ANI
UPDATED ON MAY 20, 2019 02:20 PM IST
Saraswati, who is also an athlete, made serious allegations and said her sister has been “led into a trap” to “deviate her from sports”.
Olympian rower Dattu Bhokanal booked for allegedly harassing wife
Nashik | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAY 18, 2019 10:21 AM IST
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.
‘Humiliated’ Harendra Singh alleges bias by Hockey India over remuneration
By Sharad Deep
UPDATED ON MAR 26, 2019 11:22 AM IST
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.
Oceania nations, including Australia, to compete at 2022 Asian Games
Sydney | By AFP
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2019 11:43 AM IST
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”.
Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022, IOA welcomes move
Bangkok | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAR 03, 2019 07:01 PM IST
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: Reports
Bangkok | By PTI
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2019 01:10 PM IST
The decision was taken at the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly, sports website “insidethegames.biz” reported.
All sport is politics by other means
By Karan Thapar
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2019 06:10 PM IST
Is there a danger that the present unbridled mood of nationalism and heightened anti-Pakistan sentiment could end up damaging India’s sporting interests? I fear the answer is yes
PV Sindhu: Will work hard to break jinx at All England trophy
Guwahati | By PTI
UPDATED ON FEB 13, 2019 11:16 PM IST
With silver medals at all the major events, including the Olympics, World Championship, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, Sindhu has been a formidable force in the world in the last three years.
Exclusive: Want to see myself as World No 1 - PV Sindhu
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Bihan Sengupta
UPDATED ON FEB 01, 2019 05:04 PM IST
PV Sindhu said currently she is among the top three or four players in the world and her target is to take the numero uno spot in 2019.