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Vikas went on to win a split decision after being forced to box at distance to protect the wound but his withdrawal means he will have to settle for a bronze medal. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Games 2018: India's Vikas Krishan pulls out of boxing semis,...

Vikas had suffered a nasty cut on his just above his left eye during his quarterfinal against China's Erbieke...

31 Aug 2018 4:08 PM IST

The two gold, a silver from 4x400m mens relay team and a bronze each from discus thrower Seema Punia and 1500m runner P U Chitra on Thursday took Indias medal tally from athletics to 19 (7 gold, 10 silver, two bronze). (Photo: AFP)

Asian Games 2018: Indian athletics contingent produces best show after...

India won five medals on the final day with Jinson winning the gold in the men's 1500m to make amends for the silver in...

31 Aug 2018 9:03 AM IST

Dipa Karmakar out of action for two weeks, says coach

The gymnasist will undergo physiotherapy sessions starting from Friday at her hometown.

31 Aug 2018 12:38 AM IST

Maharashtra woman weightlifter commits suicide, found dead in pond

The deceased, Vaibhavi Patekar, had been missing since the night of August 27.

30 Aug 2018 9:16 AM IST

Arpinder Singh competes in the mens triple jump finals in Jakarta on Wednesday. (Photo:AP)

Asian Games 2018: Hop, Skip and Jump

Arpinder, Swapna get golds; 2nd silver for Dutee.

30 Aug 2018 12:30 AM IST

Indias only title at the Asiad came way back in 1982 when womens hockey made its debut. (Photo: AP)

Gurjit Kaur helps Indian eves reaches first Asian Games hockey final...

Gurjit Kaur's strike from a penalty corner in the 52nd minute was the difference between the two sides.

29 Aug 2018 9:20 PM IST

Competing with a plastered face owing to a teeth injury, described as a a case of infection, the battle-hardened Swapna topped the overall standings to garb her maiden Asiad gold. (Photo: PTI)

Swapna Barman, Arpinder Singh star as India extends athletics golden...

India remained on course to better its previous edition's haul and tallied 54 medals -- 11 gold, 20 silver and 23...

29 Aug 2018 8:49 PM IST

It has been an outstanding show by the 22-year-old Odisha sprinter who was not allowed to compete in 2014-15 under the IAAFs hyperandrogenism policy due to which she missed the 2014 Commonwealth and Asian Games. She fought and won a case against this policy at the Court of Arbitration for Sports. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Games 2018: India's Dutee Chand secures silver in women's 200m

Dutee Chand crossed the finishing line in 23.20 seconds, behind Bahrain's Edidiong Odiong who clinched the gold in...

29 Aug 2018 6:48 PM IST

The players were spotted in a notorious red light district of the Indonesian capital Jakarta wearing their national jerseys and were promptly sent home in disgrace. (Photo: AFP)

Asian Games 2018: Japan basketball players suspended after buying sex

The expulsion of the players came as a major embarrassment for Japan, which is gearing up for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

29 Aug 2018 2:04 PM IST

Sudha Singh won the silver in the 3000m steeplechase event on Monday (Photo: AP)

Proved my critics wrong: Sudha Singh

My focus is now to improve my timings as my ultimate aim is to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, the Arjuna awardee said.

29 Aug 2018 12:55 AM IST

The Indian quartet of Mohd. Anas, Poovamma, Hima and Arokia Rajiv clocked 3 minute and 15.71 seconds to finish behind Bahrain (3:11.89) in the event which was making a debut in the Asian Games. (Photo: AP)

AFI lodges protest against Bahrain for obstruction to Hima Das in...

India finished second in the race after M R Poovamma frittered away a good 30m lead.

28 Aug 2018 9:32 PM IST

Manjit Singh upstaged pre-race favourite compatriot Jinson Johnson to win gold in mens 800m in a 1-2 finish for India in the event on Tuesday. (Photo:AP)

Asian Games 2018: India's Manjit Singh, Jinson Johnson win gold,...

The 28-year-old Manjit ran his personal best time of 1 minute and 46.15 seconds to win his maiden major international...

28 Aug 2018 6:47 PM IST