India beat Iran 37-34 in a tight women's kabaddi final to retain the Asian Games gold under Pushpa Rana. The win fulfilled Rana's dream of winning gold in her first assignment as captain and extended India's dominance in the sport.
The Indian women's kabaddi team clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating Iran 37-34 in a thrilling final. This marks India's fourth women's kabaddi gold medal across five editions of the Asian Games, reversing their previous final defeat against Iran in 2018. The triumph adds another gold to India's tally at the games, following victories by the women's cricket team and in shooting.
Sawan Barwal had heard that running 2:12 or 2:13 was difficult for Indians. He took it as a challenge, broke the national record twice in a year and won Asian Games marathon silver on Saturday, September 26.
Asian Games Live Updates, September 26: India's Joshana Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar finish with the bronze medal in the mixed doubles. Lakshya Sen crashed out after a three-game thriller against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew. The Indian shooting trio of Tilottama, Ashi and Vidarsa have claimed silver in the 50m rifle 3 positions team final. Sawan Barwal has created history by winning the silver medal in the men's marathon, ending India's 44-year wait in the event.
Former India captains and hockey legends staged a protest outside the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, demanding a clean-up of Hockey India. In their memorandum, they sought an ad hoc panel, compliance with the Sports Code and an end to what they described as growing disrespect towards players.
Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh injury to his right shin and is set to miss the white-ball tour of New Zealand, extending his absence from the Indian team into its fifth month. The all-rounder has endured multiple setbacks in the recent months.
Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet spoke exclusively after winning India's first shooting gold medal at the Asian Games in the 10-meter mixed air pistol event. Discussing their mindset during the final, Suruchi shared, "Bas mujhe apne game pe focus karna hai," while Kamaljeet explained his drive to deliver his personal best. Kamaljeet also reflected on his sporting transition, revealing that he pursued athletics during childhood but turned to shooting following an injury, which later enabled him to enter the Indian Army through the sports quota.
D Gukesh's comeback win over Alexander Donchenkov helped India crush Germany, while the women's team defeated Uzbekistan. The results kept the Indian men in the podium race and set up a potential decider against China for the women.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock first-round exit at the Asian Games, losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun. Satwik admitted the duo struggled to handle the pressure and demanding schedule after playing in the men's team event.
India held World Cup-bound Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru after Ryan Williams put the Blue Tigers ahead. Despite a sparse crowd, Khalid Jamil's side matched their opponents for intensity and threatened to win.
India's Day 8 campaign at the Asian Games 2026 will be packed with medal opportunities, with the kabaddi teams chasing gold, while athletes, shooters and canoe sprinters will also be in contention across a busy schedule.
IND vs WI: Indian captain Shubman Gill suffered an elbow injury scare during India's nets ahead of the West Indies ODI series but returned to face throwdowns.
Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur bowed out of the men's 100m after failing to reach the final despite progressing from the heats. India, however, enjoyed a strong day in athletics with three medals, while Kiran, Prachi and Vishal TK advanced to the 400m finals.
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges brought by the Premier League over alleged financial breaches, with the club now awaiting sanctions that could put some of their historic league titles at risk.
India won six medals at the Asian Games 2026 on Friday, with shooting and athletics leading the haul. Gulveer Singh, Baranica Elangovan and Manpreet Kaur won athletics medals, while Satwik-Chirag suffered a shock badminton exit.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel wants second-line bowlers such as Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar to get enough opportunities against the West Indies as India build their bowling options for next year's World Cup.
Aishwary Pratap Singh's Asian Games medal bid suffered a major setback after a faulty match button disrupted his rhythm during the 50m rifle 3-position final. The Indian shooter finished fifth after losing crucial points in prone, but now turns his attention to the World Championships and Olympic quota qualification.
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy wants his side to end a 24-year wait for an ODI series win in India when they face Shubman Gill's side in a three-match series starting in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Baranica Elangovan scripted history at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, winning India's first-ever pole vault medal after clearing 4.15m for bronze in the women's event.
Gulveer Singh upgraded his Asian Games bronze to silver as he finished second in the men's 10,000m final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday. The Indian long-distance runner clocked 28:29.38 to claim his second medal at the continental showpiece.
Manpreet Kaur bounced back from her Commonwealth Games heartbreak to win women's shot put bronze at the Asian Games in Nagoya, with her 15-year-old daughter watching from the stands as she sealed the medal with a 17.17m throw.
Asian Games, 2026: Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in their Asian Games Group A match at Korogi Sports Park. The result opened the quarter-final race and left India's likely opponent in the group uncertain.
Asian Games 2026: Seema kept her Asian Games trip to Japan a secret from her 78-year-old mother, who worries whenever she travels. The gamble paid off as the 25-year-old won a surprise bronze in the women's 10,000m in Nagoya.
India return to Bengaluru for their first match at Kanteerava since the 2023 SAFF Championship, but a quiet build-up and ticket concerns have left questions over the atmosphere before World Cup-bound Panama arrive for Friday's friendly.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has filed a complaint with Delhi Police against four officials, alleging criminal breach of trust, theft and wrongful abandonment after his personal belongings, including medicines, were left in an official vehicle.
Asian Games 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's shock first-round exit in men's doubles badminton has added to India's growing list of lost gold-medal defences at Aichi-Nagoya. Shooting, dressage and athletics have also seen Hangzhou champions fall short or miss the Games.
Days after announcing a Rs 75 lakh reward for cricketer G Kamalini, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced Rs 50 lakh each for Vithya Ramraj and Vishal T K after their mixed 4x400m relay silver at the Asian Games.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams reached the Asian Games finals with dominant semifinal wins over Thailand and Nepal, respectively. The unbeaten defending champions are now one victory away from retaining both titles.
India beat hosts Japan 3-1 to record a fourth straight win in the women's hockey competition. The result leaves them firmly on course for the semi-finals after another commanding Pool B display.
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar sealed a mixed doubles medal by reaching the Asian Games semi-finals. For Chinappa, her seventh Games is a milestone she never imagined reaching, built on controlled training, meditation and a focus on the present.
A last-minute change saw Kamaljeet replace Kedarling as Suruchi Singh's partner, and the new pairing delivered India's first shooting gold at the Asian Games 2026 with a record-breaking performance in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
