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China Women’S Cricket Team: How China’s Asian Games cricket campaign ended without a ball being bowled as Bangladesh advanced to the semis | Asian Games 2026 News

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File Pic: Chinese women’s cricket team (Getty Images) China’s women’s cricket campaign at the Asian Games ended in agonising fashion on Thursday, without the team even taking the field, as their quarter-final against Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of a wet outfield in Nisshin, Aichi prefecture.The T20 match at Korogi Sports…

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Asian Games 2026: Indian athletes land in Japan to a forgettable welcome | Asian Games 2026 News

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Japan’s reputation for organisational efficiency lay in tatters as the rowing and shooting contingent faced unexpected ordeals upon arrival. A majority of the rowing squad were left stranded without accommodation, some of their names actually missing from the accreditation system.“Only three of the 22 men’s athletes have accommodation against their names. And the names of…

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Asian Games gold hopeful Pathirage loses three key javelins | Asian Games 2026 News

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Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, of Sri Lanka, prepares for an attempt in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) BENGALURU: World No. 1 men’s javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage’s gold hunt at the Asian Games hit an air pocket on Tuesday. His…

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Asian Games: Satwik-Chirag pair returns to defend Hangzhou crown | Asian Games 2026 News

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Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty clinch the China Masters Super 750 title. (PTI Photo) The timing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s resurgence could hardly be more telling. Just two weeks before they come to Japan to defend their Asian Games crown, the duo won the China Masters title —…

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IND vs AFG: Nitish Reddy in focus as India look to fill in allrounders’ slot | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: There’s growing concern in Indian cricket over the paucity of seam-bowling allrounders. The team management and the selectors are forever in the hunt to find a backup for the injury-prone Hardik Pandya. Even India’s dominant win over Afghanistan in the first T20I here on Sunday night couldn’t mask the big crack in their…

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Equestrian Anush Agarwalla gives up Asian Games fight; feels ‘betrayed’ by Federation, IOA, Sports Ministry | Asian Games 2026 News

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Anush Agarwalla (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt ‘betrayed’ after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.“The dream of…

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After Olympic glory, Manu Bhaker chases the one medal missing from her collection at Asian Games | Asian Games 2026 News

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PUNE: There is something about Manu Bhaker. Other than being a double Olympic medallist, a former world No. 1, World Championships medallist, there is that something extra that makes Manu what she is today — a fierce competitor even when she is not the best-ranked shooter on the team.Although, the 24-year-old has come a long…

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‘We are the champions’: Amol Muzumdar backs BCCI stand as India skip Women’s Asia Cup trophy presentation with Mohsin Naqvi | Cricket News

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Team India after winning the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to not accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, saying the team stood united behind the…

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‘I’d be open to it’: Mike Hesson eyes Pakistan Test role as Shaheen Afridi makes red-ball return | Cricket News

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Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson, center, raises a hand while speaking to the team. (AP Photo) Mike Hesson has opened the door to a permanent role as Pakistan’s Test coach after stepping in for the third Test in the team’s 0-3 series whitewash against England, while Shaheen Shah Afridi has made his own intentions clear…

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Grappling With Legacy: India wrestling faces a new test after generations of Asian Games glory | Asian Games 2026 News

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MUD TO METAL: 1962 Asiad gold winner Maruti Mane (L-R), the legendary ‘Master’ Chandgi Ram and Hangzhou bronze medallist Antim Panghal Ever since wrestling made its Asian Games debut at the 1954 Manila Games, the continental arena has served as the battleground where India’s ancient combat tradition found its voice.For centuries, the sport had lived…

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