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Asian Games 2018: From pencak silat to eSports, a look at fascinating new and 'not-so-new' events in Jakarta

Ranging from the good old-fashioned club card game 'Bridge' to the Indonesian martial art Pencak Silat, Asian Games 2018 has several new events on offer.

Asian Games 2018: No place for also rans, says IOA president Narinder Batra defending decision to exclude football

About the exclusion of football from Asian Games 2018, Batra said, "You cannot go there to finish as also-rans. You need to be visible. You have to earn your place in the contingent."

Asian Games 2018: India announce 524-member contingent across 36 disciplines for Jakarta event

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced a 524-member contingent of athletes for the 18 August-2 September Asian Games in Indonesia where they will vie for medals in 36 disciplines.