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Vikas Krishan says he is ready to switch to professional boxing in order to prepare for Tokyo Olympics

Vikas Krishan, who had won a bronze at Jakarta after failing to turn up for the semi-final contest due to a cut above his eye suffered during an earlier bout.

Asian Games 2018: PR Sreejesh says bronze medal win at Asiad cannot heal the pain team is suffering

India were clearly the overwhelming favourites to retain the Asian Games gold and they lived upto the billing in the pool stages, scoring a record 76 goals before the defeat in the semi-finals.

Asian Games 2018: Advice from Manoj Kumar, Santiago Nieva's strategy helped forge Amit Panghal’s gold medal

How boxer Manoj Kumar and High Performance Director Santiago Nieva helped Amit Panghal stun Rio Olympics gold medallist Hasanboy Dusmatov to help India clinch its 14th gold medal at the Asian Games.

Asian Games 2018: Akashdeep, Harmanpreet Singh score as India beat Pakistan 2-1 to win men's hockey bronze

This is the second time in three months that world number five India have beaten 13th-ranked Pakistan. The Indians had defeated Pakistan 4-0 in the Champions Trophy in June.

Asian Games 2018: Illustrated history of 1994 Asiad gold medallist Leander Paes, an Indian tennis legend

Here's the illustrated history of 1994 Asiad gold medallist Leander Paes, the legendary Indian tennis player.

Asian Games 2018: Illustrated history of 2002 Asiad gold medallist Anju Bobby George, one of India's celebrated athletes

Here's the illustrated history of 2002 Asiad gold medallist Anju Bobby George, one of India's celebrated athletes.

Sjoerd Marijne interview: Women's hockey coach on World Cup defeat, takeaways for Asian Games and more

Ahead of the women’s hockey team’s departure for Indonesia, Firstpost caught up with Sjoerd Marijne on the sidelines of the national team’s short training camp to discuss the World Cup defeat, their preparation for Asian Games and the team’s psyche.

Asian Games 2018: Ravi Kumar and Apurvi Chandela open India's account with bronze medal in 10m mixed team air rifle

Ravi Kumar and Apurvi Chandela finished third on the podium with a score of 429.9.

Asian Games bursts into life at opening ceremony; vibrant colours, intricate performances set stage for tournament

The Asian Games opening ceremony was a grand affair, consisting of numerous dance and music performances, along with a few surprises, like Indonesian President Joko Widodo's bike stunts.

Asian Games 2018: Opening ceremony transforms Gelora Bung Karno stadium into fantastical stage for tournament beginning

The opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Asian Games featured several musical and dance acts, along with the athletes parade and addresses from the Indonesian president and the head of the Olympic Council of Asia.