Asian Games

Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal nominated for Arujna Awards by BFI

Amit, who claimed the light flyweight (49kg) category gold after defeating reigning Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan in the Asiad final, joined Sonia Lather and Gaurav Bidhuri in the list of boxing nominees for the second highest sporting honour after the Khel Ratna.

Japan Open 2018: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth have scores to settle from Asian Games; HS Prannoy faces a test of fire

Indian shuttlers, including PV Sindhu, will seek to clear their opening challenges in a tournament that marks the start of the crowded schedule of the second half of the newly-launched World Tour.

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.

Indian hockey team captain PR Sreejesh drew inspiration from Kerala flood victim after defeat to Malaysia

A video of a 75-year-old victim of Kerala floods, saying she would rise again despite losing her house, inspired India captain PR Sreejesh after the semis defeat to Malaysia at the Asian Games.

Asian Games athletics medallists Dharun Ayyasamy, Arokia Rajiv shift focus towards improving timings

Ace 400 metres hurdler Dharun Ayyasamy on Friday said his focus was on improving his timings and winning a medal at next year's Asian Championships.

Asiad gold-winning heptathlete Swapna Barman to undergo series of tests, might opt for surgery, says coach

Asian Games gold medallist heptathlete Swapna Barman will undergo a series of medical tests and may opt for surgery, if required, on her problematic lower back, her coach Subhas Sarkar said Friday.

Asian Games gold medallist heptathlete Swapna Barman seeks government help to get a house near training base

Heptathlete Swapna Barman said, "I have heard that the government has promised jobs to me and my brother. I have got a lot of offers and I am yet to decide."

AFI has shortlisted events in which India can win maiden athletics Olympic medal, says president Adille Sumariwalla

Terming the success achieved in track and field events at the Asian Games as just the beginning, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla has said his association has shortlisted some events from which an Olympic medal can come in future.

Hima Das pulls out of IAAF Continental Cup after AFI decides to rest sprinter involved in hectic season

Hima was initially among seven Indian athletes who were to take part in the season-ending IAAF event in Ostrava on 8 and 9 September but has now been replaced by Australia's Anneliese Rubbie as the second runner from Asia-Pacific.

Asian Games 2018 bronze-medallist Harish Kumar returns to selling tea for a living, yearns for better job

Harish Kumar, member of Indian Sepaktakraw team that won bronze medal at the Asian Games 2018, sells tea at his father's shop to support his family.