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Equestrian tournament in Bengaluru gives new fillip to the sport, attracts youngsters

Fourteen-year-old Jaiveer Varma moved from Hyderabad to Bengaluru three years back to join the Embassy International Riding School in Devanahalli where he is training to be an equestrian now. “My goal is the 2026 Youth Olympics and 2030 Asian Games,” says the young athlete whose words exude confidence and clarity

The Hindu

Players express their discontent to All India Tennis Association on Asian Games team selection

The selection of Ramkumar Ramanathan, ranked 508 in singles and 212 in doubles, has compelled a bunch of agitated players led by Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan to shoot a communication to the All India Tennis Association (AITA).

The Hindu

Asian Games volleyball team’s selection trials postponed at the last minute

Players reach Bengaluru for trials, new dates to be announced soon

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Covid-delayed Asian Games defy 'difficulties' to enter home straight

HANGZHOU: Chinese organisers said Wednesday there had been "a lot of difficulties" but Asian Games venues were ready for the pandemic-delayed competition with 100 days to go.

Bangkok Post

IOA forms four-member ad-hoc committee for volleyball

IOA forms ad-hoc committee for volleyball, it will conduct the VFI elections and also select teams for this year’s Asian Games

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved, says Sakshi Malik; Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

"We will participate in Asian Games only when...", Sakshi Malik at Sonipat 'Mahapanchayat'

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, on Saturday said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their "issues get resolved". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kuttappa optimistic of his wards getting three to four Olympic quota places at the Asian Games

Encouraged by the Indian male boxers’ best-ever showing of three bronze medals in the recent World boxing championships in Tashkent, head coach C.A. Kuttappa is optimistic that his boys will earn three to four Olympic quota places at the Hangzhou Asian Games in September.

The Hindu

Elite Manipur sportspersons appeal for peace

Appealing for peace in Manipur, elite sportspersons, led by Olympian weightlifter Kunjarani Devi and former World boxing champion Sarita Devi, have said that an atmosphere of violence has deeply impacted people and may mar the Asian Games preparations of the athletes belonging to the state.

The Hindu

Focus to be on Asian Games during European leg of Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet

India are currently leading the Pro League table with 19 points from eight matches in the nine-team tournament.

The Hindu

Saina to skip Asian Games trials due to fitness issues

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will be conducting the trial from May 4 to 7 at Jwala Gutta Academy of Excellence in Telangana to pick the team

The Hindu

Indian women's hockey team to tour Australia for Asian Games preparation

The Indian Women's Hockey Team will tour Australia for a five-match series, which will commence on May 18 and will conclude on May 27, to prepare for the upcoming Asian Games this year. Read further On Dynamite News:

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Russia's gymnastics, wrestling federations invited to Asian Games - officials

Russia's gymnastics and wrestling federations said on Tuesday they had been invited to take part in this year's Asian Games, a move that could potentially pave the way for their athletes to qualify for next year's Paris Olympics.

Reuters

Olympics-OCA offers Russian, Belarusian athletes opportunity to compete at Asian Games

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Thursday it has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics.

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Nine big tournaments to watch in 2023

World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023.

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Stripped of her Asian Games medal and banned from competing, Santhi Soundarajan is now pushing ahead with a different dream

Santhi Soundarajan went from hero to outcast in the space of a week, after failing a gender test at the 2006 Asian Games. After 16 years, Santhi opens up about her painful journey, and what keeps her going.

Bangkok Post

Asian Games set to highlight China's awe-inspiring city of Hangzhou

"Dreaming of China's southern shore, it's Hangzhou that I most adore."

The Hindu

Fit to return to competitive boxing: Vikas Krishan

‘My injury took longer to heal. Now will prepare for the Asian Games’

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I could’ve done better without the injury: Pooja Gehlot

CWG bronze medallist, under rehab now, eyes Asian Games and Olympics

The Hindu

Nikhat disappointed at missing chance to complete a rare treble

She was aiming to complete a hat-trick of gold medals at the now postponed Asian Games after her winning performances at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games

The Hindu

Shared history: On the Commonwealth Games

India did well at the Commonwealth Games that is increasingly losing its allure

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games: No medal, but Srihari garners immense credit

‘It’s important to focus on both positives and negatives and not just on what went wrong’

The Hindu

Indian cricket dips its toes in the multi-sport ocean

At the Commonwealth Games, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has the opportunity to break out of the shadow of the men’s team on a stage cricket does not frequent. A good showing will fuel the growing interest in the women’s game at home and strike a blow for gender parity

The Hindu

Delayed Asian Games rescheduled to start in September 2023

The Olympic Council of Asia on Tuesday confirmed the delayed games would be held from September 23 to October 8

The Hindu

When Asian Games paved the way for Anayoottu

Ritual was started to help elephants paraded at 1982 Games’ opening ceremony regain health

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