news about Asian games
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mar 03, 2019 13:10
The decision was taken at the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly, sports website “insidethegames.biz” reported. read more
Mar 02, 2019 18:09
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 read more