New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent, congratulating athletes, coaches, support staff and families for bringing pride to the nation. Praising the contingent’s achievements, Modi highlighted India’s 85-medal haul, including 38 medals won by women athletes. He lauded the performances in hockey, kabaddi, archery, shooting, boxing and Read More…
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has defended the team’s young fast bowlers following India’s 24-run defeat to the West Indies in the fourth T20 international, expressing confidence that they would improve with experience. He also described Tilak Varma’s dismissal as a crucial moment in India’s unsuccessful run chase. India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the 2026 Asian Games at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 15 at around 4.30 pm. He will also address the gathering. India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, Read More…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure across the state, highlighting the importance of providing young athletes with better facilities to develop their talents. Speaking after inaugurating a multi-sports complex at Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district, Sarma expressed confidence that the new facility would help aspiring Read More…
Ahmedabad: The second edition of the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships began in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with 144 players from 42 nations taking part. The four-day championship features 72 men and 72 women competing in English Billiards, Snooker, 10-Ball Pool, Heyball and Blackball. A total of 10 medal events will be held during the competition, which Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article by shooter Elavenil Valarivan highlighting changes in the support provided to athletes in India. Valarivan said support for athletes has expanded from nurturing young talent through initiatives such as Khel Mahakumbh and Khelo India to providing world-class training, modern facilities and comprehensive support at Read More…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday presented Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain with a cheque for Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her achievement. The boxer from Golaghat was felicitated by Sarma at his office soon after her arrival in Guwahati. Borgohain won the gold medal in the women’s 75-kg category Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal on winning the silver medal in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2026 Asian Games. Modi described her performance as exemplary and congratulated her on her strong showing. He wished Panghal continued success and expressed hope that she would win more laurels for Read More…
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday congratulated the Indian men’s hockey team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended his congratulations to the team for its victory. “Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Men’s Hockey Team on winning the Gold Medal Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athletes for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games, including wrestlers Deepak Punia and Aman Sehrawat, golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs and archer Kumkum Anil Mohod. Modi congratulated Deepak Punia on winning the bronze medal in the men’s 97kg freestyle wrestling event after a fiercely contested bout. Read More…