PM Modi lauds Indian contingent for spirited performance at Asian Games 2026
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Asian Games 2026, praising the athletes for representing the country with determination, passion and sporting spirit. As the Games drew to a…
Mysuru Dasara traditional wrestling kicks off; 2026 tournament poster released
Mysuru: The traditional ‘pairing’ ceremony for the Dasara Nada Kusti, one of the key attractions of the Mysuru Dasara festival, was inaugurated on Sunday, marking the start of preparations for the 2026 wrestling tournament. Urban Development Minister…
Asian Masters Swimming Championship kicks off in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The second Asian Masters Swimming Championship 2026 was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday, bringing together swimmers from across Asia for a week-long competition celebrating sporting excellence and lifelong participation in swimming.…
India finish Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 medals; Doha takes over as 2030 host
Aichi-Nagoya: India wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with an impressive 85 medals, finishing fourth in the overall standings as the Aichi-Nagoya Games concluded after more than two weeks of competition. India’s medal tally comprised 21…
Antim Panghal delivers stellar show to win Asian Games silver
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and senior BJP leaders on Sunday congratulated Indian wrestler Antim Panghal on winning the silver medal in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026. Modi…
PM Modi congratulates Indian men’s cricket team on retaining Asian Games gold
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team on retaining its gold medal at the Asian Games, describing the achievement as a joyous occasion for the nation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office…
India retain Asian Games hockey gold; qualify for 2028 Olympics
Nagoya: India retained the Asian Games men’s hockey gold medal with a commanding 5-1 victory over Malaysia in the final on Saturday, securing back-to-back titles and a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The triumph also marked a historic campaign…
CM Cup-2026: Ramalinga Reddy bats for ‘Health through Sports’
Bengaluru: Participation in sports is essential for maintaining physical fitness and mental well-being, particularly among young people, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said, emphasising that good health also contributes to better academic…
Aman Sehrawat stages late comeback to win 57kg wrestling gold
NAGOYA: India continued its strong run at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with wrestler Aman Sehrawat clinching gold in the men’s 57kg freestyle category to take the country’s gold medal tally to 20. Sehrawat defeated North Korea’s Song Han 11-7 in the…
Pranavi Urs scripts history, becomes first Indian woman golfer to win Asian Games gold
MYSURU: Twenty-three-year-old Mysuru golfer Pranavi Urs scripted history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in golf at the Asian Games. Pranavi held her nerve in a tightly contested final round, finishing with…