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The 700-Gram Tiebreak That Ended Suchika Tariyal's Asian Games Gold Medal Dream

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The 700-Gram Tiebreak That Ended Suchika Tariyal’s Asian Games Gold Medal Dream

Suchika Tariyal returned to India with a historic bronze medal around her neck, but the 36-year-old MMA fighter was still left wondering…

September 26, 2026

How Did Roshibina Devi Go From Missing India's Squad to Winning Another Asian Games Medal?

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How Did Roshibina Devi Go From Missing India’s Squad to Winning Another Asian Games Medal?

She was not supposed to be here. She was not part of India's original Asian Games squad, had lost the selection trial…

September 24, 2026

AFI SRY Gene Test Rule Explained: What India's New 2027 Athletics Policy Means

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AFI SRY Gene Test Rule Explained: What India’s New 2027 Athletics Policy Means

The Athletics Federation of India’s latest decision could mark a significant shift in how eligibility is administered across Indian athletics. From 2027,…

September 23, 2026

Quincy D'Souza Loses Teqball Semifinal After 7-3 Lead, Eyes Bronze at Asian Games 2026

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Quincy D’Souza Loses Teqball Semifinal After 7-3 Lead, Eyes Bronze at Asian Games 2026

Quincy Dsouza was three points away from putting India into a historic Teqball final. Instead, an extraordinary Indonesian fightback turned a promising…

September 20, 2026

Why India Is Seeking Help From Nagoya's Indian Diaspora for Asian Games Accommodation

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Why India Is Seeking Help From Nagoya’s Indian Diaspora for Asian Games Accommodation

The Asian Games have not yet reached their opening ceremony, but for several athletes, the first test of the continental showpiece has…

September 19, 2026

Asian Games 2026: Quimcy Dsouza Eyes India’s First-Ever Teqball Medal

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Asian Games 2026: Quimcy Dsouza Eyes India’s First-Ever Teqball Medal

India’s campaign in one of the newest sports on the Asian Games programme has already produced a breakthrough moment, and Quimcy Dsouza…

September 19, 2026

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule, Contingent, Key Athletes and Live Streaming

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Asian Games 2026: India’s Full Schedule, Contingent, Key Athletes and Live Streaming

The Asian Games will officially open in Aichi-Nagoya on September 19, but for India, the wait will end two days earlier. With…

September 16, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026: Why India Is Using Container Rooms to Prepare Athletes

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026: Why India Is Using Container Rooms to Prepare Athletes

The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan; however, to cut costs, there will be no athletes’ village. As a…

September 5, 2026

India’s Asian Games 2026 Squad Updated: 11 More Athletes Added to 503-Member Contingent

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India’s Asian Games 2026 Squad Updated: 11 More Athletes Added to 503-Member Contingent

The 2026 Asian Games will take place from 19 September to 4 October in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and…

September 4, 2026

India's 2036 Olympic Dream: PM Modi Announces Nationwide Talent Hunt

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India’s 2036 Olympic Dream: PM Modi Announces Nationwide Talent Hunt

For decades, India’s Olympic story has largely been about making the most of a handful of opportunities. A medal here, a breakthrough…

August 17, 2026