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It was always going to be a cakewalk for world No 5 India against Sri Lanka, ranked 38th and it turned out to be so as the title holders toyed with the rival defence to score goals at will. (Photo: AFP)

Asian Games 2018: India maul Sri Lanka 20-0, to face Malaysia in men's...

It has been a scintillating performance from the Indians in the pool stages as they scored as many as 76 goals and...

28 Aug 2018 5:25 PM IST

Rising star G Sathiyan, ranked 39, suffered a 11-9 9-11 3-11 3-11 loss to Lee Sangsu in the opening game as India lagged 0-1. (Photo: A

Asian Games: Indian men settle for bronze in table-tennis post loss to...

The team comprising G Sathiyan, Achanta Sharath Kamal and A Amalraj couldn't put up a fight against the mighty Koreans.

28 Aug 2018 4:45 PM IST

Twitterati was quick to applaud the 48-year-old minister and hailed his selfless act. (Photo: Twitter)

Rajyavardhan Rathore leaves Twitterati awestruck with selfless act for...

The Olympic medallist has won many hearts on social media with a wonderful gesture towards Indian athletes.

28 Aug 2018 2:53 PM IST

Arshad Nadeem settled for a bronze with a personal best of 80.75m at the ongoing Asian Games, where Neeraj Chopra, who clinched a gold medal, was the undisputed star of the field with a national record throw of 88.06m last night. (Photo: AFP)

Cricketer-turned javelin thrower, Pak's Nadeem wants to emulate...

The 20-year-old from Khanewal in Pakistan Punjab is aware that he has got a mountain to climb.

28 Aug 2018 12:19 PM IST

Reflecting on his victory, Chopra said he had prepared well for the event and was completely focused to get gold for the country. He also dedicated the medal to the late former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. (Photo: PTI)

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's throw to break national record before winning...

The 2018 Commonwealth Games gold-medalist missed the Asian Games record by a meagre margin of 1.09m.

28 Aug 2018 11:02 AM IST

A farmers son from a village outside of Delhi, the 20-year-old Neeraj Chopra favourite was never seriously threatened in Jakarta as he won with an Indian record of 88.06 metres to follow up the Commonwealth title he won in Australia earlier this year. (Photo: AFP)

Asian Games 2018: How farmer's son Neeraj Chopra overcame coach's...

Neeraj Chopra's gold is India's 3rd Asian Games javelin medal and first since Gurtej Singh's bronze in 1982.

28 Aug 2018 10:20 AM IST

Muhammad Anas Yahiya

Nilamel rejoices in Anas's silver run

Bags silver in men's 400 meters in Jakarta.

28 Aug 2018 6:15 AM IST

The 20-year-olds wining threw came in his third attempt. (Photo: PTI)

Neeraj Chopra wins first Asiad javelin gold, scripts new national...

Chopra's gold is India's only second medal in javelin throw in Asian Games history after Gurtej Singh.

27 Aug 2018 7:16 PM IST

The 32-year-old Sudha had won a gold medal when womens 3000m steeplechase was introduced in the Asian Games in 2010. (Photo: AFP)

Asian Games 2018: Sudha Singh bags silver in women's 3000m...

Sudha clocked 9 minute 40.03 seconds to win her second Asian Games medal.

27 Aug 2018 6:51 PM IST

The Sharath Kamal-led mens team are scheduled to play two matches. They have beaten UAE 3-0 and play Chinese Taipei later to potentially decide the group winner. (Photo: PTI)

Three matches in a day: Indian table-tennis players slam Asian Games...

The Sharath Kamal-led men's team are scheduled to play two matches.

27 Aug 2018 10:50 AM IST

Indian womens Kabaddi team that won a silver medal in the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta

Usha Rani returns as Kabaddi queen

The joyous Rani said that Mr Rao congratulated her and promised her a promotion and all the rewards applicable.

27 Aug 2018 6:14 AM IST

Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian in his famous books called Histories says, this is a common practice and the best way to keep the health of both body and spirit.

Sweating for honur and medal

Let's glance into some interesting games of all time that have featured at the Asian Games.

27 Aug 2018 12:31 AM IST