Asian Games

Diljit Dosanjh’s concert leaves JLN Stadium in disarray, impacts athletes’ training

A vital training ground for athletes, Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, was left in disarray after Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's performance on October 26–27.

Nikhat Zareen set to emerge from Mary Kom’s shadow, says Coach

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen is ready to step out of the shadow of her illustrious compatriot Mary Kom and carve her niche in the sport, her coach has said. The statement comes as Zareen gears up for upcoming international competitions. “Nikhat has always been a talented boxer and she has proven her mettle […]

Year Ender 2023: Unprecedented sporting milestones achieved this year

As 2023 draws to a close, India celebrates a series of remarkable achievements in the world of sports. From the Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team clinching gold at the IBSA World Games to Virat Kohli's stellar century in the Cricket World Cup, and Neeraj Chopra's historic gold in javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships, the nation has witnessed extraordinary feats.

PVR INOX celebrates India’s Asiad win with Rs 107 movie tickets

NEW DELHI: PVR INOX, the largest film exhibition company in India, has surprised movie and sports lovers by slashing down movie tickets to just Rs 107 on November 3 with an aim to celebrate Team India’s historic achievement of 107 medals with cinema fans across the country at the 19th Asian Games held recently. Cinephiles […]

Conflicts must not overshadow sporting events

India has showcased its sporting prowess in the Asian Games with 100 medals, including 25 gold, in the ongoing edition in the Chinese tech city of Hangzhou. However, this stellar performance has failed to hide the underlying military tensions between the two nuclear-armed Asian rivals. For India, the Games started on a sour note, and […]

India strikes first gold at Asian Games in shooting

The Indian shooters shattered the previous mark of 1893.3 points by posting an astonishing score of 1893.7, firmly etching their names in the annals of Asian Games history.

Sports ministry increases boarding, lodging amount for athletes by 66%

Decision will be a major boost to Indian athletes ahead of this year’s Asian Games and next year’s Olympics

Best ever medal haul: Anurag Thakur confident of Asian Games show

Union Sports minister says improved facilities can trigger country’s highest ever medal haul in Hangzhou Asiad