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Asian Games: SAI ramps up logistical support for Indian contingent
The Sports Authority of India has deployed airport assistance, transport services and medical support to help athletes and officials during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Earlier, at the onset of the Games, SAI, Embassy of India in Japan and IOA had liasoned with local diaspora also if needed.
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Shreyas Iyer enters history books, becomes first captain to do this
In an unprecedented move, India’s captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first during a historic T20I match against Japan, who they faced for the first time in men’s T20 cricket. The game was shortened to five overs per side due to rain, yet held significance as part of the ‘Sport 75’ celebrations. Sanju Samson and…
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Shafali Verma creates history, surpasses Laura Wolvaardt for major T20I record
Shafali Verma has etched her name in history by breaking the record for the most T20I runs in a calendar year, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt’s previous achievement. With an impressive tally that includes one century and seven fifties, Verma has showcased remarkable consistency this season. Alongside Smriti Mandhana, they have solidified their record partnership, totaling over…
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Five golden ducks in 2026: Abhishek Sharma equals unwanted T20I record
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat in the rain-hit five-over-a-side clash. Sanju Samson faced five balls and scored a single before giving the strike to Abhishek Sharma. Japan immediately made the breakthrough as Charlie Hara-Hinze dismissed Abhishek for a golden duck. Hara-Hinze bowled one on leg stump and Abhishek crouched…
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Asian Games: Sakshi beats Paris Olympics bronze medallist to enter pre-quarters
Sakshi Chaudhary will now face a much tougher test in the pre-quarterfinals. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist will take on current 51kg world champion Alua Balkibekova on Thursday. The Indian boxer has already beaten some of the leading names in the sport.
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Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first woman to score 11K international runs
Smriti Mandhana achieved a significant milestone by scoring 11,000 international runs. She is the first woman cricketer to reach this remarkable career achievement. Mandhana also recently surpassed Mithali Raj’s record for most runs. She became the leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, overtaking Suzie Bates. This historic feat occurred during India’s Asian Games gold medal final.
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‘Babar Azam struggles to handle captaincy’: Waqar Younis warns ‘losing a player’
Former captain Waqar Younis believes Babar Azam’s Test leadership is negatively impacting his batting. He feels the team risks losing a valuable player due to this added pressure. This discussion follows Pakistan’s recent series defeat against England. Babar has also faced criticism for not fully supporting his teammates. The batter has not scored a Test…
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Japan break Indian hearts as Sindhu, Unnati and Tanvi lose in Asian Games Q-F
Japan triumphed over India’s women’s badminton team in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games, with notable performances throughout. PV Sindhu fought valiantly but was unable to secure a win against Akane Yamaguchi. The team’s only success came from Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in doubles, while Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma struggled against their Japanese…
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Chess Olympiad Round 6: How Nihal Sarin blundered his queen in India’s loss
India suffered a narrow 2.5-1.5 defeat to hosts Uzbekistan in Round 6 of the Chess Olympiad after Nihal Sarin let a winning position slip, allowing Nodirbek Yakubboev to capture his queen for free. With Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh drawing, Nihal’s loss proved decisive. India’s women bounced back against the United States, winning 3-1…
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Asian Games: India win 1st gold, assure medals in badminton, wushu on action-packed day
India won its first gold of the 2026 Asian Games as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defended the women’s cricket title with a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka. The men’s badminton team and wushu star Roshibina Devi assured medals, while hockey, boxing and gymnastics produced strong results amid mixed fortunes in shooting and table tennis.