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September 20, 2026 7:52 AM

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Indian men score resounding 3-1 victory over Spain at Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

In the Chess Olympiad, the Indian men's team defeated Spain 3-1, with world champion D Gukesh leading the way with a clean victory over former world championship challenger Alexei Shirov in Samarkand yesterday. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by David Anton Guijarro, while Nihal Sarin...

September 19, 2026 10:31 PM

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36 Sportspersons, Three Coaches From Manipur Represent India at Asian Games

Thirty-six sportspersons and three coaches from Manipur are representing India at 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan. The Games kicked off today and will continue till 4th October. The Games bring together athletes from across Asia in one of the continent's largest multi-sport events.      Th...

September 19, 2026 10:10 PM

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India to Host Asian Senior Wushu Championships for First Time in 2028

India will host the Asian Senior Wushu Championships for the first time in 2028, with around 500 athletes from 42 countries across Asia expected to participate in the prestigious continental competition.   The decision was officially approved at the Wushu Federation of Asia (WFA) Congress held ...

September 19, 2026 8:16 PM

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20th Asian Games Officially Opened at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan

The 20th Asian Games officially got underway today at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan, with Emperor Naruhito declaring the Games open. The two-hour ceremony was attended by Japan’s royal family, Games officials, and  Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani.     ...

September 19, 2026 8:05 PM

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PM Modi Extends Best Wishes to Indian Contingent as Asian Games Kick off

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Asian Games commenced today in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In his message, Mr Modi said each athlete has worked incredibly hard and shown remarkable dedication and determination and India is proud of them. He hoped th...

September 18, 2026 8:46 AM

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India crush Afghanistan by 127 runs in 3rd T20 International to win series 3-0

In Men’s Cricket, India crushed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-nil series sweep in New Delhi last night. Put in to bat, India posted 221 runs for the loss of seven wickets in stipulated 20 overs. In reply, Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs. Earlier, Afghanis...

September 17, 2026 8:09 AM

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Indian Women’s team begins World Chess Olympiad campaign with 4-0 victory

In Chess, Indian Women's Team began their campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Dominican Republic at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, yesterday.   Top-ranked Indian Koneru Humpy made a winning start with a victory over Franchesca Ramirez Luzon, while R Vaishali had ...