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Star compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam is preparing for her fourth Asian Games after winning medals at each of her previous appearances. With a new-look Indian women's team, she says hard work, clear goals and mental focus remain her priorities.

Arjuna Awardee Neeta Dhadwe is confident the Indian women’s kabaddi team can win gold at the Asian Games in Japan. The former Railways captain and coach believes India’s balance in offence and defence will help overcome key challengers

The NRAI has announced final preparatory camps for India’s shooting squad ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Rifle and pistol shooters will train in Bhopal, while shotgun athletes will undergo camps in New Delhi before travelling to Japan

Indian boxers are undergoing a multinational training camp in Patiala ahead of the Asian Games, with athletes from Iran and the Dominican Republic participating. The squad will train in Nagoya from September 9 before facing strong contenders Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Yashvir Singh has replaced injured Neeraj Chopra in India’s 77-member athletics squad for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Six athletes have been added to the initial squad, while several Hangzhou medallists return as India targets another strong medal haul

India begin their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign against Thailand in Dubai on Sunday, looking to overcome an inconsistent run in the shortest format. Harmanpreet Kaur's team will aim to improve their batting, fielding and overall consistency.

Shooter Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat has come a long way from a 13-year-old trainee in Bhiwani to an Asian Games medal contender. The junior world record holder credits disciplined training and coaching support for her rise and remains focused on every shot

India’s men will begin their Asian Games cricket campaign from the quarter-final stage on September 28, while the women face Japan on September 18. Both defending champions are seeded and among the favourites for gold in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

Jaipur shooter Aakash Bhardwaj, who first picked up a pistol at 21, has overcome financial hardship, long journeys and self-training to earn a place in India’s Asian Games squad. His journey reflects determination, family sacrifice and faith in performance

Indian table tennis star Harmeet Desai believes India’s men’s team has the strength and balance to win a medal at the upcoming Asian Games. He credits international exposure, professional support systems and improved infrastructure for the country’s growing success

Ayush Shetty’s BWF World Championships campaign ended after a pre-quarterfinal loss to Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan. The Indian shuttler admitted he was not sharp enough and said he would learn from the defeat before shifting focus to the upcoming Asian Games

World junior squash champion Anahat Singh is aiming to upgrade her Asian Games medal colour at Aichi-Nagoya next month. The 18-year-old says she will work harder while focusing on senior-level challenges and her ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal for India

PV Sindhu has been seeded ninth and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty fifth for the BWF World Championships in Hyderabad. India has two entries in all five categories, with four seeded contenders across singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

Three-time Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu has shifted her focus to winning her maiden Asian Games medal, admitting the pressure of expectations has grown with every success. The Olympic silver medallist also stressed the importance of staying injury-free before the continental event

Kolhapur shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar overcame financial challenges after her father sold property to fund equipment for her career. The 10m air rifle athlete, winner of the 2024 ISSF World Cup silver medal, is now preparing to represent India at the Asian Games

Indian women's hockey chief coach Sjoerd Marijne says the squad is highly motivated ahead of the FIH World Cup 2026. Training at SAI Bengaluru following a Nations Cup win, India opens its campaign against China on August 16

The Supreme Court dismissed pleas by riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela challenging their exclusion from India's Asian Games dressage team, saying courts should avoid interfering in individual sports selection matters while encouraging institutional reforms for future selections

The Supreme Court will hear next week petitions by riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela challenging their exclusion from India's Asian Games dressage team. The Delhi High Court had declined to interfere, citing logistical constraints and the July 15 selection deadline

India’s archery teams head into the final World Cup stage in Madrid ahead of the Asian Games. The compound squad, under new coach Dave Cousins, aims to reverse a slump, while the recurve team seeks to build on recent progress

India ended the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025–26 with impressive wins over Germany and the Netherlands, building valuable momentum ahead of the World Cup and Asian Games. Coach Craig Fulton and captain Harmanpreet Singh praised the team's growing confidence, defensive solidity and improved attacking versatility.