Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has made it clear that only athletes capable of delivering strong performances will be cleared to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games, reiterating that the event is not meant for “exposure” but for winning medals.
India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra believes the absence of an Olympics or World Championships in 2026 does not make the season any easier, with the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games set to provide world-class competition.
Vinesh Phogat's hopes of making a comeback and representing India at the Asian Games later this year came to an end after she was knocked out in the women's 53kg category at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) selection trials held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday.
Frustrated with the delay in the announcement of the National Sports awards, Asian Games silver medallist decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar has voiced strong criticism of the Sports Ministry, describing the situation as both “demotivating” and a “sign of disrespect” towards athletes and coaches.
A former international Jujutsu player, who represented India in the Asian Games, allegedly committed suicide by hanging at her house at Dewas near Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.
Hockey India on Sunday named a 34-member core probable group for the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to begin on 16th October at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru.
"If you have noticed, the first round was a clear 5-0 in my favour but the judges gave it 3-2 in Li Qian’s favour. In the second round too, the referee was clearly disturbing me and eventually penalized me for holding," said Lovlina.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that India's strength and capability have been demonstrated at the Asian Games held in China.
The Prime Minister noted expanding canvas as India won medals in almost all games in which it participated. At least 20 events were there where India never had a podium finish
The Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams returned to India from Hangzhou after a successful campaign at the 19th Asian Games 2022 and were greeted with rapturous applause from the hockey fans present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on late Monday night.
