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Asia No.1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh not to be part of India shooting squad for Asian Games

Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Asia's No. 1 trap shooter, has been omitted from the Indian team for the Asian Games. Despite a bronze at the World Championships and a world ranking of No. 6, his scores in domestic trials led to his exclusion.

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Sports Ministry trashes reports of turning cricketers into baseball players

The Sports Ministry has dismissed rumours about plans to convert cricket aspirants into baseball players for potential medals at the Asian Games or Olympics, clarifying that such proposals were never explored or deliberated at any forum.

The Times of India

Two top coaches to train elite Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Two prominent coaches, Jamaica's Jerry Lee Holness and Germany's Ronald Wiegel, will be training Indian athletes in the present Olympic cycle. Their initial assignment will be the forthcoming World Championships in Tokyo, and subsequently the Asian Games in 2026.

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Sports minister pitches for kho kho's inclusion in Asian Games, 2036 Olympics

India's Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, is committed to push for kho-kho's inclusion in the Asian Games after India won the inaugural world cup at home recently, saying that coordinated efforts would be essential to secure the sport's inclusion in both the Asian Games and the 2036…

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Asian Games medallist Kiran Baliyan tests positive, Bajrang Punia missing from latest list of suspended athletes

Indian shot-putter Kiran Baliyan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after testing positive for a banned substance. Baliyan, who won a bronze medal at the Asian Games, tested positive for metandienone, an anabolic steroid.

The Times of India

With wind behind its sails, Indian hockey eyes 'high five' at men's Asian Champions Trophy

The first half of the next four-year Olympic cycle will set Indian hockey's tone for Los Angeles 2028. The coming 24 months will culminate with two major assignments -- the World Cup and the Asian Games, both in 2026 -- for which coach Craig Fulton will start arranging the chess…

The Times of India

New president of OCA Randhir Singh reveals agenda

NEW DELHI: When Randhir Singh becomes the next president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sunday, he would prioritize attracting more sponsors to the Asian Games and improving marketing for them, the seasoned administrator told Reuters.

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Japan bowl out Mongolia for 12, second lowest total in T20I history

NEW DELHI: In a humiliating display of cricketing prowess, Mongolia suffered a crushing 205-run defeat against hosts Japan in Sano on Wednesday, just seven months after their international debut at the Asian Games.

The Times of India

I felt like a rookie… I had to rebuild my strength and endurance from scratch: Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu's journey from injury to recovery, aiming for Paris Olympics, facing tough competition, and handling pressure as an Olympic medallist.

The Hindu

TOISA: Celebration of Indian sporting triumphs

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to felicitate sportspersons for bringing glory to the country

The Times of India

TOISA 2023: Indian teams in race for Team of the Year award

NEW DELHI: In a year brimming with individual brilliance from Indian athletes, several teams have carved their names into the annals of their respective sports, earning accolades and nominations for the prestigious TOISA 2023 Team of the Year award.

The Times of India

TOISA 2023: Equestrian riders in the running for the trophy

NEW DELHI: India's biggest and brightest sporting stars will be under one roof at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 which will be held in Lucknow on February 23, 2024.

The Times of India

TOISA 2023: Equestrians in the running for the trophy

NEW DELHI: India's biggest and brightest sporting stars will be under one roof at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 which will be held in Lucknow on February 23, 2024.

The Times of India

TOISA 2023 Nominees: Rowers in the fray for top honours

NEW DELHI: India's biggest and brightest sporting stars will be under one roof at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 which will be held in Lucknow on February 23, 2024.

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TOISA 2023 Nominees: The boxers in the fray for top honours

NEW DELHI: India's top boxers, who made history at the international arena last year and have been nominated for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023, are all set to battle for the top honours in the men's and women's categories. Come February 23, and the winner of…

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Jyothi Surekha Vennam threatens to move court over Khel Ratna 'snub'

NEW DELHI: India’s World No. 1 compound archer in both mixed and team events, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, has expressed deep disappointment at being ignored for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award this year, despite producing a sensational performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Hindu

Dipa shifts focus to Paris 2024 Olympics

Dipa Karmakar, 2016 Rio Olympics 4th-place finisher, is determined to earn a Paris 2024 quota place despite being dropped from the Asian Games entry list.

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Becoming world No. 1 in six months is the aim, says Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: It’s been only seven months since Craig Fulton took over as the India men’s hockey head coach. Since then, the team has won the Asian Games gold medal and qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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National Squash | Playing abroad has helped boost my confidence immensely, says Tanvi Khanna

Tanvi Khanna, 27, conceded the women's final to 15-yr-old Anahat Singh at the Squash Nationals. She spoke of needing foreign training and sparring partners, and felt her confidence had shot up after playing abroad. Tanvi won bronze at the Asian Games, but believes the team could have done better if…

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‘You need to be tough’: Child athletes make history, but at what cost?

Records by child athletes have reignited debates around age restrictions at global sporting events such as the Olympics.

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BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty nominated for the BWF Player of Year Award. The duo won historic gold at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games gold, Thomas Cup title and World Championships bronze. Awards ceremony to be held during BWF World Tour Finals gala dinner in Hangzhou on December 11.

The Hindu

I need to get better technically and mentally for Paris 2024, says archer B. Dhiraj

22-yr-old B. Dhiraj secured India's first quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He displayed potential, winning six medals & learning a lot. He beat tough opponents, gained exposure & improved his game. He overcame a shocking incident at the Asian Games & is now raring to prove his worth…

The Times of India

Mirabai Chanu targets next year's Asian Championships to return from injury

NEW DELHI: Recuperating from the hip injury she suffered during the Asian Games, star Indian lifter Mirabai Chanu is targeting a return to action in the Asian Championships next year.

The Times of India

Indian women's hockey team reclaims best-ever world rankings

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team has achieved its best-ever world ranking by claiming the sixth position, following an outstanding performance in the recently concluded Asian Champions Trophy and the Hangzhou Asian Games. This remarkable achievement comes as a result of the team's bronze medal win at the Asian…

The Times of India

Asian Champions Trophy: Another test awaits India in last group tie

RANCHI: Indian coach Janneke Schopman couldn’t have hoped for a better showing from the team in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy here after their heartbreaking semifinal loss at the Asian Games.

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