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‘Age is just a number’: Ex-India chief selector backs Rohit to continue playing ODIs
Chetan Sharma, the former chief selector, champions the continued ODI careers of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, emphasising that age should not hinder performance. With Rohit’s remarkable century and Virat’s unwavering scoring prowess as key factors, he advocates for their selection. Additionally, he applauds the BCCI’s domestic cricket mandate, expressing confidence in both Indian teams…
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Suchika Tariyal calls decision ‘unfair’ after losing Asian Games SF on weight rule
The bout ended in a draw after India’s appeal was accepted, but under the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) rules, the winner was decided by the fighters’ weight recorded during the morning weigh-in. Teo, who weighed 700 grams less than Suchika, advanced to the final.
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‘Indian market is developing rapidly’: EMW Global signs cricketer Rinku Singh
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is embarking on an exciting journey to elevate his brand globally with talent management agency EMW Global. The agency, founded by Michael Rocha Keys, is focused on crafting his commercial identity by forming long-lasting partnerships. Recognising the immense potential of the burgeoning Indian sports landscape, the agency plans to diversify by…
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Bihar-born, IIT Kanpur-educated Abhishek Anand takes his cricketing passion to Japan
Abhishek Anand, proud IIT Kanpur graduate, who represent Japan’s national cricket team, capturing widespread social media interest with his incredible story from Bihar to this unexpected opportunity.
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Men’s 10m Air Rifle: Dhillon, Patil win silver, bronze; India’s shooting surge continues
Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil added individual silver and bronze to India’s shooting haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, hours after helping the country win silver in the men’s 10m air rifle team event. Rudrankksh, who was part of India’s gold-medal winning team at Hangzhou, finished third after topping India’s qualification standings, while Himanshu secured…
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36 goals, 2 games: India women’s hockey team thrashes Indonesia 17-1 at Asian Games
In a stunning display of skill, India’s women’s hockey team triumphed at the Asian Games 2026, annihilating Indonesia with a score of 17-1 in their second Pool B clash. Star forwards Deepika Sehrawat, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, and Navneet Kaur shone brightly, each netting three goals. Additionally, veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia marked a milestone by becoming…
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Olympiad: Pragg outwits Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri for first win; sister Vaishali loses
At the 2026 Chess Olympiad, R Praggnanandhaa secured his first win by outplaying Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri in a tense Ruy Lopez, helping India beat the Netherlands 3-1. Gukesh also won, while Erigaisi and Nihal drew. India’s women suffered a narrow 1.5-2.5 loss to Poland, with Vaishali defeated by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya. Poland have now…
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Asian Games 2026: India’s full schedule on September 21, medal events, and timings
In mixed martial arts, Suchika Tariyal will fight Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon in the women’s traditional 60kg semifinal at 8am IST. Having already assured herself of at least a bronze medal by reaching the semifinals, Suchika will now aim to secure a place in the final.
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Asian Games: Typhoon Dujuan threatens Aichi-Nagoya as organisers postpone equestrian event
A severe typhoon is on a trajectory toward Japan’s Pacific coast, prompting alarm in light of the upcoming Asian Games. In anticipation of dangerous conditions, event organizers have decided to reschedule the equestrian competitions. Typhoon Dujuan is expected to unleash torrential rain and fierce winds across eastern Japan, with officials warning of potential landslides and…
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‘I won’t leave it until I win’: Khan returns for his 4th Asiad with same Oly dream
As Mairaj Ahmad Khan prepares for his fourth Asian Games, the Olympic gold that has stayed out of reach for more than two decades remains his biggest motivation. From cricket fields in Bulandshahr to becoming India’s first Olympic skeet shooter and the country’s first men’s skeet World Cup champion, the 50-year-old reflects on Rio, COVID,…