Asian Games 2018

Asian Games 2023: PM Modi told the players - I want to meet you

Asian Games 2023 Update: PM Modi has congratulated the players on India winning 100 medals in the Asian Games, he said that you people have made the country proud, I will meet you on October 10.

Oct 07, 2023, 11:52 AM IST

Journey back into the team has been a long, hard one: Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam

The midfielder led the side at the Rio Olympics 2016 but it was not an easy task for Pukhrambam as she had just suffered an injury to her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at the beginning of the year.

Sep 19, 2019, 17:02 PM IST

For Asian Games gold, boxer Amit Panghal gets nominated for Arjuna award

Asian Games medallist Amit Panghal on Tuesday was nominated for the prestigious Arjuna award by the Boxing Federation of India. 

Sep 12, 2018, 10:44 AM IST

Asian Games gold winner Arpinder Singh becomes first Indian to bag medal in IAAF Continental Cup

Arpinder Singh who won a gold medal in the Asian Games 2018 became the first Indian to win a medal in IAAF Continental Cup on Sunday. 

Sep 09, 2018, 20:26 PM IST

Asian Games Heptathlete Swapna Barman may undergo back surgery

Swapna Barman, who won India's first-ever heptathlete gold medal at Asian Games, may need to undergo a back surgery. 

Sep 08, 2018, 21:22 PM IST

Asian Games 2018 Gold medalist Hima Das returns home to rousing reception

Sprint sensation Hima Das returned to her home state Assam on Friday to a rousing reception, following her exploits at the Asian Games.

Sep 07, 2018, 19:37 PM IST

Asian Games bronze medalist sells tea for living

Harish's mother, Indira Devi also talked to ANI about adversities under which she supported her son to pursue the game.

Sep 07, 2018, 09:30 AM IST

Rajyavardhan Rathore rewards Rs 10 lakh cheque to disqualified athlete Govindan Lakshmanan

Govindan Lakshmanan was disqualified from the Asian Games 2018. 

Sep 06, 2018, 22:21 PM IST

Asian Games 2018 Gold medalist Amit Panghal expresses his desire to meet Dharmendra; veteran actor posts adorable reply

Amit had also bagged a silver medal earlier this year.

Sep 04, 2018, 13:34 PM IST

Shot Putt Champion Tejinderpal Singh Toor's father dies before he could show him his Asian Games Gold medal

After winning the Gold medal, Tajinder had dedicated his victory to his family. 

Sep 04, 2018, 12:19 PM IST

Indonesia bids spectacular farewell to Asian Games

Indonesia's love for Bollywood was also on full display as singer Siddharth Slathia and Denada sang popular numbers 'Koi Mil Gaya', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hain' and 'Jai Ho'.

Sep 02, 2018, 22:39 PM IST

India's 69 medals in Asian Games 2018 promises bright future

The best-ever medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games is a leap forward for Indian sport after the Commonwealth Games medal spurt.

Sep 02, 2018, 18:06 PM IST

Heung-min Son leads South Korea football team to Asiad gold, players avoid military service

South Korea Men's football team pipped arch rivals Japan 2-1 to win a career-defining Gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games. 

Sep 02, 2018, 14:08 PM IST

For Asian games bronze, sailor Harshita Tomar gets Rs 50 lakh reward from Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for Asian Games medallist Harshita Tomar. 

Sep 02, 2018, 08:42 AM IST

Asian Games 2018: Young and old make hay in fitting finale to India's campaign

India equalled its best gold medal haul by touching 15, something that last happened back in 1951, and the overall tally surpassed the 65 in Guangzhou by three this time.

Sep 01, 2018, 20:10 PM IST

Asian Games 2018: India prevail 2-1 over Pakistan, to go home with consolation bronze

Akashdeep Singh scored a brilliant field goal in the third minute while Harmanpreet Singh extended India's advantage in the 50th minute off a penalty corner. 

Sep 01, 2018, 18:04 PM IST

Asian Games 2018: Indian women's team loses in Squash final to Hong Kong, settles for second straight silver

Sunayna Kuruvilla and India number one Joshna Chinappa lost their respective singles as the team suffered its second defeat.

Sep 01, 2018, 15:51 PM IST

Asian Games 2018: India sails past another hockey heartbreak, equals best medal haul

A golden dream unfulfilled for over 30 years remained just that in women's hockey but India equalled its best ever medal haul as sailors joined the assorted contributors to the country's tally at the 18th Asian Games on Friday.

Aug 31, 2018, 22:26 PM IST

Joshna Chinappa fires Indian women's team to final, men settle for bronze

Joshna Chinappa upstaged eight-time world champion Nicol David as the Indian women's squash team outplayed defending champions Malaysia 2-0 to enter its second successive Asian Games final here on Friday.

Aug 31, 2018, 18:15 PM IST

Photo Gallery: Indian athletes' deliver best performance in Asian Games since 1951

In its best performance ever since 1951, the Indian athletics contingent won two gold on August 20, taking the overall medal to 59 medals which include 13 Gold, 21 Silver and 25 Bronze. 

Aug 31, 2018, 11:16 AM IST