Tag: Asian Games 2018

Asian Games: Neeraj will be India’s flag-bearer at opening ceremony

Young Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, 20, will be India’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of Asian Games 2018.

August 10, 2018

Indonesia beefs up security ahead of Asian Games

Indonesia will deploy tens of thousands of security personnel to prevent street crime and potential terrorist attacks during this month's Asian Games, police said today.

August 4, 2018

Football coach Constantine slams IOA’s decision to bar Asiad participation

India's football team coach Stephen Constantine on Sunday said the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made an appalling decision of not sending the men's and women's teams to the Asian Games to be held in Indonesia in August.

July 30, 2018

IOA extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Asiad

IOA on Saturday extended their best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the upcoming Asian Games at a special get-together organised for the athletes here.

July 29, 2018

Asian Games venues ‘95% ready’ but potential pitfalls remain

Asian Games venues will be ready before Indonesia hosts the showpiece event in a month, organisers say, but the threat of terror attacks and endless traffic jams still looms over the huge tournament. An army of labourers has been toiling around the clock to finish building work, widen roads and plant trees in a breakneck …

Continue reading "Asian Games venues ‘95% ready’ but potential pitfalls remain"

July 18, 2018

Asian Games 2018 Torch Relay begins its journey from New Delhi

The flame will travel across 54 cities and 18 provinces ending in Jakarta on the Games’ Opening Day on 18th August.

July 15, 2018

Hockey India names 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the 18th Asian Games

Matches from the 18th Asian Games will be shown live on Sony Pictures Networks.

July 9, 2018