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Pratika Rawal has replaced injured Jemimah Rodrigues in India’s 15-member women’s cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Rawal, who recently made her T20I debut, has been included after Jemimah’s hamstring injury ruled her out

India’s senior women’s rugby sevens team has begun its final preparations for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at SAI Kolkata. Twenty players are training ahead of the October 1-3 tournament, where India will face China, Hong Kong China and Malaysia

Greco-Roman wrestler Nitesh Siwach’s journey to his Asian Games debut began with his father’s dream, a knee injury and two years away from wrestling. Given six months to make a comeback, Nitesh rebuilt his career and now targets a medal

The Indian Olympic Association held a special send-off for India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent on Tuesday. Mansukh Mandaviya and PT Usha encouraged the athletes ahead of the September 19 start, as the team aims to build on India’s 2023 success

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.

Telangana paddler Akula Sreeja will lead the Indian women’s table tennis team at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Her coach-cum-mentor Somnath Ghosh will also join the Indian coaching staff, making the event a significant milestone for both

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 athletes are spending nights in shipping containers at SAI centres in Patiala and Bengaluru to acclimatise to unusual accommodation planned for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The simulation aims to eliminate uncertainty and help athletes remain focused on competition

VVS Laxman will coach India’s men’s cricket team at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Gautam Gambhir staying back for the West Indies series. Laxman will be assisted by three coaches, while Amol Muzumdar will lead the women’s team

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

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

Four South Central Railway players - Ritu Negi, Pinky Roy, Avan Lohchab and Sumit Sangwan - have been selected for India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi squads for the 2026 Asian Games in 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 hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won bronze in the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar. Her 13.24-second timing also helped her qualify for the 2026 Asian Games, with athletics officials congratulating her achievement

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary has shifted her focus to the Asian Games 2026 after a dominant campaign in Glasgow. The Indian boxer said she will use her Commonwealth Games experience to sharpen her skills and target another major international title

Indian compound archer Sahil Jadhav says Shane Watson's book The Winner's Mindset has helped him handle pressure better as he prepares for the Asian Games 2026. The World University Games champion also reflected on his family's sacrifices and his journey to success.

India's Commonwealth Games medallists received a grand welcome in New Delhi before immediately turning their attention to the upcoming Asian Games. Boxers, judokas and para-athletes credited teamwork, resilience and preparation for their success while setting ambitious targets for future international competitions

Hockey India named an experienced 20-member squad led by Harmanpreet Singh for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Defending champions India will aim to retain the title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through the continental tournament.

Defending champions India have learned their route to gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian women's cricket team faces hosts Japan in the quarterfinals, while the direct-seeded men's team awaits the preliminary qualifiers' outcome