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Neeraj Chopra epitomises the rise of GenNext

Cynics might contend that the tally was boosted by success in new or lesser-known disciplines like bridge and wushu, but...

2 Sept 2018 1:05 AM IST

Asian Games double silver medallist Dutee Chand is jubilant as she is hoisted upon her arrival at the Hyderabad airport on Saturday. Her coach N. Ramesh (garlanded, front left) is understandably excited. (Photo: Deepak deshpande)

Dutee Chand acknowledges help from Hyderabad in career

I am also grateful to Gopichand, his mother and all the staffers at the Academy who have made my stay here very...

2 Sept 2018 12:57 AM IST

In LGB F4, Ashwin Sundar of Dark Don Racing staved off stiff competition from Meco Racing teammates Vishnu Prasad and Sudarshan Rao to emerge on top.

Nayan, Vishnu, take day one honours

The Mumbai racer had a field day winning both his races quite comfortably.

2 Sept 2018 12:55 AM IST

A silver lining at the Asian Games

Equestrian Fouaad Mirza, from namma ooru, has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal.

2 Sept 2018 12:00 AM IST

Athletics saves the day

The Indian athletics contingent put up a good show at the Asian Games.

2 Sept 2018 12:00 AM IST

Amit Panghal (Blue) displayed a soldiers grit to stun the reigning Olympic champion for Indias only boxing gold and two 50-plus bridge players proved that age is just a number with their top finishes as the country achieved its best ever medal haul at the Asian Games. (Photo: PTI)

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

Apart from the 15 gold, India picked up 24 silver and 30 bronze medals for a brilliant show that helped them finish...

1 Sept 2018 9:12 PM IST

S. Arokia Rajiv (third from left) celebrates his medal with his team-mates. (Photo:AP)

Now, Asiad medallist S Arokia Rajiv is ready for his wedding

It is high time the AFI woke up and worked harder to start a pro league, which has transformed the face of a rural sport...

1 Sept 2018 12:16 AM IST

I have no regrets at missing gold: Dutee Chand

The athlete said she needs to improve her finish to convert silver into gold.

1 Sept 2018 12:12 AM IST

Japanese players celebrate after scoring their first goal against India in the womens hockey final at the Asian Games on Friday. (Photo:AP)

Asian Game 2018: Women bring in silver

Hockey team go down fighting to Japan in final.

1 Sept 2018 12:08 AM IST

Joshna Chinappa (left) of India reaches for the ball during her match against Nicol David of Malaysia in the womens squash team event semifinal on Friday. India defeated the defending champions 2-0. (Photo:PTI)

Asian Games 2018: The josh machine!

Joshna Chinappa stuns eight-time world champ.

1 Sept 2018 12:01 AM IST

Indias sensational run in the table tennis event at the 18th Asian Games came to an end after Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan and Manika Batra lost in the pre-quarterfinals of the singles competition on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Games 2018: India's table-tennis campaign ends with two historic...

Meanwhile, defending champions India settled for a bronze medal after losing 0-2 to Hong Kong in the semifinals of the...

31 Aug 2018 5:08 PM IST

Varun Thakkar Ashok and Chengappa Ganapathy Kelapanda won bronze with a total of 53 after race 15 in the 49er mens event. (Photo: AP)

Asian Games 2018: India claims one silver, two bronze in sailing

Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar clinching silver in the 49er FX Women's event while Harshita Tomar claimed bronze.

31 Aug 2018 4:16 PM IST