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Shafali Verma wins 'ICC Women's Player of the Month' for second time following incredible Asia Cup, Asian Games outings

Indian opener Shafali Verma was named the 'ICC Women's Player of the Month' winner for September 2026, following incredible title-winning outings in the Women's Asia Cup and the Asian Games with the bat and clutch contributions in high-stakes matches. ... read..

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Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh meets Asian Games gold medalist Nilakanta Sharma

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met India's Asian Games 2026 gold medal-winning hockey midfielder Nilakanta Sharma at his residence and congratulated him on his team's sensational triumph at Aichi-Nagoya. ... read..

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates Armed Services' athletes for record 27-medal haul at 2026 Asian Games

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated sportspersons from the Armed Forces who won 27 medals, six Gold, 11 silver, and 10 Bronze, at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japan.... read..

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COAS felicitates Asian Games medal winners; Deepak Punia, Gulveer Singh vow to aim higher

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Monday felicitated the Indian Army sportspersons for their outstanding performances at the Asian Games 2026, recognising their achievements and contribution to India’s growing stature in international sports.... read..

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“I dedicate all three medals to Indian Army”: Neeru Dhanda after Asian Games heroics

Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda, who won three medals, including two gold and one silver, at the 2026 Asian Games, dedicated all three medals to the Indian Army and expressed hope of continuing to bring glory to the country.... read..

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“India-Pakistan flavour will be missed”: Asian Games gold mdealist Suraj Karkera on Men in Green's withdrawal from Hockey Asian Champions Trophy

Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera said that while the public will miss the flavour and intensity of a match against arch-rivals Pakistan during the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Punjab 2026, the Indian team will look to perform to ... read..

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches ‘Dream Olympics’, felicitates Asian Games, Chess Olympiad athletes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the ‘Dream Olympics’ initiative and felicitated athletes from the state who won medals and participated in the 20th Asian Games 2026 and the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026. ... read..

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“This medal was for 1.4 billion people”: Rower Satnam Singh after historic Asian Games bronze

Rower Satnam Singh, who partnered with Salman Khan to clinch a historic bronze medal in the men’s double sculls at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, said the achievement belonged not just to him but also to India’s 1.4 billion people.... read..

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Indian Army athletes script history at Asian Games 2026 with best-ever 20-medal haul

The Indian Army’s sporting contingent delivered its finest-ever performance at the Asian Games 2026, returning with a record 20 medals, 6 Gold, 8 Silver and 6 Bronze. ... read..

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“Huge loss to Indian film industry”: Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Nana Patekar’s death

Indian boxer and Asian Games 2026 gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, who died at the age of 75 on Thursday, saying her dream of meeting the actor remained unfulfilled and describing his death as a huge loss to the... read..

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Satnam Singh sees historic Asian Games 2026 bronze as a new beginning for Indian Rowing

Rower Satnam Singh believes India’s historic bronze medal in the men’s Double Sculls at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya has not only ended a long wait but also opened new waters for the sport in India. ... read..

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Harshita Tomar eyes LA Olympics qualification after second Asian Games sailing Bronze

Indian sailor Harshita Tomar returned to the country with a second Asian Games bronze medal on Wednesday and immediately set her sights on the next challenge, saying her focus will now shift towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.... read..

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Dhanush meets Asian Games 2026 medallist Vithya Ramraj, congratulates athlete on her achievements

Actor Dhanush met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya Ramraj and congratulated her on her achievements in the recently concluded Asian Games. ... read..

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