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Starting on Saturday September 23, China is hosting the Asian Games, a major multi-sport event held every four years between the Olympics. The 19th edition, postponed from last year, brings together some 12,000 athletes from across the continent, competing in 40 sports over two weeks in the eastern city of…

In the first Asian Games since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, two teams of athletes are arriving in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, looking very different

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

In the 19th Asian Games in China, India, with more than 650 athletes, does look strong, with adequate government support, better facilities and many exposure trips abroad

= = =Ankita Raina, India's No.1 woman tennis player, is aiming for gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. She won a singles bronze in the last Games and is determined to do better this time. She has made changes to her game and fitness, and is confident of her…

If you are bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian Games when they open in Hangzhou, China

India's Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) will lead the 655-member strong contingent at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Neeraj Chopra (javelin) was the flag-bearer at the 2018 Asian Games. 481 gold medals are up for grabs in 40 disciplines, with the opening ceremony on Saturday and…

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

Indian athletes are smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete after giving birth. Mary Kom and Sania Mirza are two of the most well-known. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dipika Pallikal (Squash), Koneru Humpy (Chess), Harika Dronavalli (Chess) and Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) will compete, each having achieved success in their…

Rudrankksh Patil, 19, is seen as a possible successor to Abhinav Bindra. He won a gold and Olympic quota in his maiden international senior-level outing. He wants to follow in Bindra's footsteps to claim an Olympic gold. He is in constant touch with Bindra and has learnt a lot from…