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Popov the Champagne: Christo ended France’s 80-year wait for a French Open men’s singles champion before becoming the nation’s first world No. 1
Christo Popov achieved a historic milestone by winning the French Open men's singles title recently. He became the first homegrown French player to secure this title since 1946. Following this achievement, he rose to the world No. 1 ranking in badminton, marking a significant moment for French badminton. This accomplishment also highlights the effectiveness of the national badminton development program in France.
Asian Para Games Badminton: Nitesh Kumar trumps Pramod to win gold, Thulasimathi claims silver
India's Nitesh Kumar defeated compatriot Pramod Bhagat 21-18, 21-16 to win gold in the men's singles SL3 badminton event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday. Bhagat, a two-time Asian Para Games gold medallist, settled for silver.
Athletics gold rush powers India's Asian Para Games show; Medal tally climbs to 35
India made a remarkable mark at the Asian Para Games, particularly excelling in athletics, which was the source of the bulk of its gold medals. Nishad Kumar stole the spotlight with stellar performances, winning gold in both long jump and high jump. Deepthi Jeevanji triumphed in the women's 400m T20 race, while a trio of athletes also secured victories in their respective disciplines.
India bag 14 medals in para athletics, Nishad third Indian to win two golds in single Para Asiad
On the second day of the Asian Para Games, Indian para athletes won five gold medals among 14 total medals. Nishad Kumar secured two golds, while Deepthi Jeevanji also claimed gold in the women's 400m T20 event. Simran set a new Games record to earn her first gold medal in women's 200m T12. In men's discus throw combined events, Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh achieved gold and silver respectively.
Rudrankksh Patil targets nationals, sets sights on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Rudrankksh Patil, an emerging talent in shooting, has set his sights on the national championships. He aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following his recent success in the Asian Games. Patil emphasized the need for improved sports infrastructure and support from the government to foster talent. He appreciates Maharashtra Government's new policy, which offers job reservations for medal-winning athletes.
Asian Games 2026: India’s biggest hits and misses after 85-medal campaign
India concluded the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in fourth place with a total of 85 medals. The nation achieved 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals during the event. Notable performances came from archery, hockey, and cricket teams, securing multiple golds for India. However, tennis and badminton underperformed, with a significant historic medal drought in tennis. The overall campaign showcased progress and highlighted areas for improvement in various sports.
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Asian Games Medal Tally October 2: What is India’s rank? Full list of gold, silver & bronze medal winners
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: India has achieved significant success at the Asian Games 2026, ranking fifth with a total of 79 medals. The country's tally includes 16 gold, 27 silver, and 36 bronze medals, which were earned across various sports. A highlight was the women's hockey team winning gold after defeating China, marking a historic victory since 1982. Additionally, several other medals were secured in shooting, archery, and athletics.
Asian Games 2026 day 8 full schedule: India starts Archery campaign; focus on athletics, squash, badminton, shooting
India's athletes will participate in numerous events at the Asian Games 2026, starting very early in the morning. Archers, surfers, equestrian riders, and badminton players will compete, alongside race walkers in final events. Several medal competitions in weightlifting, squash, and athletics are scheduled throughout the day. Men's volleyball and women's hockey teams will also face tough opponents in their matches.
Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day
Asian Games India medal tally: India had a remarkable day at the 2026 Asian Games, winning seven medals in total. The kabaddi teams successfully defended their titles, with both men and women claiming golds. Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver in the men's marathon, breaking a national record. The women's 50m rifle 3 positions team and Tajinderpal Singh Toor also earned silver medals for India.
Asian Games 2026: Who has won medals so far? Complete list of India's medal winners, latest medal tally
India Medal Tally at Asian Games 2026: India added a silver in the men's marathon, a silver in women's shooting and a bronze in mixed doubles squash on day 7 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, taking the country's overall medal count to 26 and its rank to 12th. China continues to lead the table by a wide margin, followed by hosts Japan and South Korea.
Asian Games 2026: Jadumani Singh exits after losing to Carlo Paalam in men's 55kg R16 bout
Jadumani Singh lost to Carlo Paalam in the men's 55kg round of 16 boxing match at the Asian Games. The contest ended in a split decision after a closely fought battle, with Paalam securing a lead early on. India's athletics team achieved success, as Sawan Barwal won silver in the men's marathon with a national record.
Dhiraj sets Asian Games record, tops recurve qualification; India finish second in team events
Dhiraj Bommadevara achieved a remarkable 698 points in men's recurve qualification at the Asian Games. His score surpassed the previous record of 690 set by Lee Woo Seok. India’s archers Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge finished 18th and 25th in the same event. In women's compound, Chikitha Taniparthi topped individual qualification with 705 points. India's teams secured good positions for upcoming matches in both men's and women's events.
Asian Games 2026: Kabaddi teams eye gold, Sindhu's badminton opener headline India's action-packed day
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams will battle for gold medals while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu begins her singles campaign in badminton as the country's key events at the Asian Games 2026 take place on Saturday.
Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa-Velavan Senthilkumar settle for squash mixed doubles bronze
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles squash event at the Asian Games. They were defeated by Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in a close semi-final match. In athletics, Sawan Barwal achieved a national record by winning the silver medal in the men's marathon. Meanwhile, other Indian athletes performed well in various events, contributing to the country's overall medal tally.
Asian Games 2026: India win silver in women's 50m rifle 3 position team event, Tilottama and Vidarsa reach individual finals
The Indian women's 50m rifle 3 positions team secured a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026. Shooters Tilottama Sen and Vidarsa K Vinod qualified for the individual final in this event. In athletics, Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver medal in the men's marathon, setting a national record. Various other Indian teams in sports like fencing and canoe sprint advanced in their respective events.
Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen bows out after three-game battle against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew
Lakshya Sen lost to Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles opening round at the Asian Games 2026. After leading initially, Sen struggled to secure a win in the first game, which Loh took with ease. Despite improving in the second game, Sen ultimately lost the deciding game, ending his campaign. Meanwhile, other Indian athletes are still competing in different events, including PV Sindhu in women's singles.
Asian Games 2026: Sawan Barwal ends 44-year wait, wins India's first marathon medal since 1982
Indian marathon runner Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon at the Asian Games 2026, ending India’s 44-year wait for a medal in the event. Barwal clocked 2:11:37, setting a personal best and national record, as Japan’s Yamashita won gold. India has now won 24 medals.
Asian Games Badminton 2026: Satwik-Chirag stunned, Tanisha-Dhruv advance to quarters
Defending Asian Games men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock first-round exit after losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun. Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals with two wins, while Unnati Hooda progressed to the women's singles second round.
Asian Games Day 6 full schedule: Focus on athletics, kabaddi, squash as India eyes more gold
Rudrankksh Patil, APS Tomar, and Niraj Kumar will compete in shooting events at the Asian Games. Various Indian athletes are scheduled to participate in athletics events, including shot put and pole vault. The men's kabaddi team is set to compete against Thailand while the women's team faces Nepal. Several Indian swimmers will also take part in heats throughout the morning.
Asian Games 2026: Tough draws for Lakshya, Sindhu; Satwik-Chirag eye another gold
India's badminton athletes, including Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu, are preparing for individual competitions at the Asian Games. Each player faces challenging draws, with expectations to recover from previous losses. Defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have a favorable path to the semifinals. The Indian men's team secured a bronze medal after a semifinal loss against China.
Asian games Wushu: Roshibina Devi defeats Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas; advances to finals
Asian games 2026 saw Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi advanced to the women's 60kg Sanda final on Wednesday and has assured a silver medal. She scored 2-0 against Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas, wining the semi-finals. Devi was not part of the original squad but was placed after Divyanshi Chaudhary's removal due to her injury. The Indian Wushu player will face China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the final tomorrow.
Asian Games 2026: Indian men's badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China
India's men's badminton team faced China in the semifinals of the Asian Games this week. Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty struggled against their stronger opponents, resulting in a loss. Only Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty managed to secure a win in their doubles match. Despite the defeat, the team achieved back-to-back Asian Games medals for the first time in 40 years.
Asian Games 2026: India's full schedule on September 23, Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu medal events and timings
Asian Games 2026 India schedule today September 23: India will have a packed schedule at the Asian Games 2026 on September 23, with Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu leading the country's medal hopes. Bhaker will compete in the women's 10m air pistol, while Chanu takes part in the 49kg weightlifting final. India's men's badminton team faces China in the semifinal, alongside events in hockey, wushu, shooting, swimming, boxing, squash and kabaddi.
Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag power India past Japan into semis
India beat Japan 3-0 in the Asian Games 2026 men's badminton quarterfinal, with Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty sealing a semifinal spot and assuring India a medal.
Asian Games India schedule today: India vs Sri Lanka women’s cricket final, Sakshi Chaudhary boxing; check full fixtures for tuesday, September 22
Asian Games 2026 India schedule for Tuesday, September 22 includes the India vs Sri Lanka women’s cricket final, Sakshi Chaudhary’s boxing bout, India’s badminton quarter-finals against Japan, shooting, wushu, hockey, kabaddi and other events.
Asian Games 2026 Day 3 schedule: India eyes cricket gold, badminton semis and shooting medals on Sept 22
Asian Games Day 3 schedule: Indian athletes will compete across many sports at the Asian Games 2026. The women's cricket team aims for a second gold medal in their final. Badminton teams face hosts Japan in crucial quarter-final matches. Shooting events offer medal opportunities for Indian competitors throughout the day. Boxers and athletes in various other sports also begin their campaigns.
India's Asian Games Schedule today: India vs Pakistan table tennis match, Kabaddi clash against Japan; Check complete fixtures and timings
Asian Games 2026 (Google Trends): India will be in action across several sports at the Asian Games 2026 on September 21, with the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams beginning their campaigns, both table tennis teams facing Pakistan and shooters competing in medal events. Hockey, badminton, MMA, boxing, swimming, wushu, soft tennis and sepaktakraw also feature in India’s packed day.
Asian Games 2026: Indian men's badminton outplays Bangladesh to enter quarterfinals
The Indian men's badminton team secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Bangladesh. Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and K Srikkanth won their respective matches without dropping games. This commanding performance propelled the team into the Asian Games quarterfinals. They are now scheduled to face hosts Japan in the next stage. The women's team will also compete against Japan in their quarterfinal match.
Asian Games badminton: India start campaign with 3-0 win against Kazakhstan in women's team event
India began its Asian Games 2026 women’s badminton campaign with a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan to reach the quarterfinals, where it will face Japan on September 22. PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma secured wins for India.
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