Elavenil Valarivan; and Indian women’s 10m air rifle team with their silver medals The Asian Games 2026 got underway in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday with India making a strong start to their medal campaign, picking up two silver medals in the women’s 10m air rifle competition. Elavenil leads India’s medal charge Elavenil Valarivan was at the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may still be only 15, but the sheer impact of his performances has already led to questions about whether he can eventually conquer all three formats. The Samastipur-born left-hander has made a stunning start to his career, with his exploits in the IPL and at the international level putting…
Smriti Mandhana (AFP Photo) Smriti Mandhana made history in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final, becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket. The India opener achieved the milestones during a blistering start against Bangladesh, as India raced to 71/1 in the powerplay in their bid to book a place in the gold-medal match.India captain Harmanpreet…
Gold medallist Japan’s Takumi Hojo celebrates on the podium (Image: Reuters) Japan got the perfect start to its home Asian Games campaign as Takumi Hojo stormed to victory in the men’s individual triathlon on Sunday, claiming the first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.The 30-year-old produced a decisive final run to finish in 52 minutes…
Suchika Tariyal assured India’s first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by reaching the women’s traditional 60kg MMA semifinal after defeating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa. India’s Suchika Tariyal secured the country’s first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after defeating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the women’s Traditional Mixed Martial Arts 60kg quarterfinal on Sunday.The 36-year-old…
Isharani Baruah made it to the quarterfinals of Syed Modi International (BAI) NEW DELHI: When Isharani Baruah looks at India’s badminton squad for the Asian Games, she doesn’t see a team overawed by Asia’s traditional powerhouses.The 22-year-old from Assam will make her Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya, stepping into a squad that brings together the…
John Campbell (Getty Images) West Indies have brought back experienced opener John Campbell for their upcoming ODI series against India, while Kamil Pooran has received his first T20I call-up. The Caribbean side will face India in three ODIs and five T20Is from September 27 to October 17, with the series spread across eight cities.Campbell returns…
Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: India’s campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will gather pace on Sunday, September 20, with athletes competing across several sports. India will be in action in teqball, shooting, cricket, hockey, badminton, table tennis and wushu. There will also be medal opportunities for the Indian contingent. Quimcy Dsouza has…
File Pic: Manu Bhaker with Jaspal Rana NEW DELHI: For Manu Bhaker, leading the Indian contingent at the Asian Games opening ceremony is more than an honour. It is also a reminder of the coach who once set strict conditions for when she could attend such occasions.The 24-year-old double Olympic medallist has been named one…
In 2026, a collector paid $25,000 to start bidding on Tom Brady’s Patriots jersey; it was tied to his 2019 Peyton Manning milestone and sold for $273,107 Tom Brady’s game-worn New England Patriots jersey from a memorable 2019 game against the New York Giants has now sold for $273,107 at auction. Brady wore the jersey…
