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India's outing in Asian Games deserves to be celebrated, but need to temper expectations from 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The immediate forecast of a vastly successful Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020 is perhaps a tad misplaced as of now. It cannot be forgotten that the road to the Olympic Games gold is far less travelled.
Asian Games medallist Divya Kakran slams Delhi government for not extending support before mega event
Wrestler Divya Kakran, who won a bronze in the recently held 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, on Wednesday lashed out at the Delhi government for not extending any help to her before the games.
After winning silver in 400m hurdles event at Asian Games, Dharun Ayyasamy eyes medal at Asian Championships next year
Brimming with confidence after winning a silver at the Asian Games, India's 400m hurdler Dharun Ayyasamy has set his eyes on winning a medal at the Asian Championships next year.
Funds for 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be distributed with surgical precision, says Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has promised "surgical" precision in distribution of funds to athletes preparing for the 2020 Olympic Games, asserting that centralisation of the process has made bureaucratic hurdles a thing of past.
Asian Games 2018: Manjit Singh wants TOP Scheme inclusion after winning gold medal in 800m event
Asian Games gold medallist Manjit Singh, who doesn't have a regular job, today requested the sports ministry to include him in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme to prepare for the upcoming big events like the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Asian Games 2018: Foreign coaches helped deliver 7 of India’s golds, but NSFs must find balance with national coaches
After the likes of Anju Bobby George and Abhinav Bindra used a daring approach and found themselves coaches overseas, more and more Indians are walking that route. Foreign coaches helped shape seven of the 15 gold medals India won at the 2018 Asiad.
Asian Games 2018: With 15 gold and 24 silver, here's the complete list of India’s medal winners in Jakarta
Here is how India fared in key sporting events and disciplines at the Asian Games 2018
Asian Games 2018: Boys deserve applause for showing character against Pakistan, says India men's hockey coach Harendra Singh
India chief coach Harendra Singh lauded his players for overcoming the disappointment of semi-final defeat and showing character by beating Pakistan to claim the bronze medal at the Asian Games on Saturday.
Asian Games 2018: India the best Asian team, should be disappointed with bronze, says Pakistan coach Roelant Oltmans
Pakistan coach Roelant Oltmans says India were by far the best side in the Asian Games and should be disappointed to end their campaign with a below-par bronze medal.
Indian contingent finishes Asian Games campaign on high note; Amit Panghal wins gold medal in men's Light Fly
The second-last day of the Asian Games was surprisingly successful for India with two gold medals in bridge and boxing, a silver in squash and a bronze in hockey.
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: Bridge not same as gambling, tougher than chess, say gold medallists Pranab Bardhan, Shibhnath Sarkar
India's Asian Games gold medal winners in bridge on Saturday said that their sport should not be treated as gambling for it involves skills and not luck.
Highlights, Asian Games 2018, Day 14: India beat Pakistan to clinch bronze in men's hockey; Amit Panghal bags boxing gold
Asian Games 2018, Day 14 Live Updates: As the 2018 Asiad enters the homestretch, you can catch all the live action of Day 14 here
Asian Games 2018: India's team work in sailing, squash events makes up for missing out on gold in women's hockey
The essence of team-work, of owing responsibility of one’s actions that could impact the entire squad, stood out prominently in India’s campaign in the Asian Games on Friday
Sweta Shervegar, Varsha Gautham win silver in 49ers FX sailing; Indian women's hockey team loses final to Japan
Day 13 of the Asian Games was moderately successful for India, with a couple of medals in sailing and a silver in the women's hockey final as the Indian team lost to Japan.
Asian Games 2018: Coach Sjoerd Marijne says India women's team can be proud of their run despite missing out on gold
Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is satisfied with the performance of the Indian women's hockey team at the Asian Games but says losing the opportunity to directly qualify for the 2020 Olympics is a big disappointment.
Asian Games 2018: With boxer Amit Panghal, Indian men's hockey team in action, here's full schedule of Day 14
Here's the schedule of the Indian contingent on the 14th day of the Asian Games taking place in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.
Asian Games 2018: After choosing sailing over school, Varun Thakkar, KC Ganapathy relish bronze at Asiad
Not long after giving up text books, Varun Ashok Thakkar and KC Ganapathy are happily writing their own scripts -- in water -- and feel the plunge into sailing was a risk worth taking.
Asian Games 2018: Indian women's hockey team bring home silver medal after losing to Japan in final
Coming into the match, the Indians were favourites to the title as they are ranked five places above Japan at ninth in the world rankings.
Asian Games 2018: Silver medallist Varsha Gautham reveals nearly quitting sailing due to bitter court battle
A bitter court battle almost forced Varsha Gautham to quit but perseverance helped her to tide over the crisis and clinch a silver medal in sailing at the ongoing Asian Games.