Pakistan had appeared to set a challenging target but the Sri Lankan captain’s knock ensured a spot in the final for the side. NISSHIN, JAPAN: Pakistan were knocked out of the Asian Games women’s cricket final after Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu produced a brilliant unbeaten 83 to guide her team to an eight-wicket victory […]
Unlike Olympic swimming competition, the Asian Games will use a preliminary and final format without semifinals. The Asian Games swimming competition is set to begin on Saturday night, with the events continuing through Friday at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. China will be among the teams to watch, with Zhang Zhanshuo entered in events ranging from […]
Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be replaced by kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat as male flagbearer India has changed its male flagbearer for Saturday’s Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya, Japan, after shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor was unable to attend because he had not received his official ceremonial kit. Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat will replace Toor […]
Athletes of India in the athletes’ parade during the opening ceremony of Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya, Japan on September 19, 2026. — Reuters NAGOYA: Indians living in Japan have offered to accommodate Indian athletes in their homes if the shortage of suitable accommodation continues during the Asian Games. The Asian Games officially […]
Members of Pakistan’s delegation wave the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.–AFP NAGOYA: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the 20th Asian Games open on Saturday, marking the start of the continent’s biggest multi-sport event. The opening ceremony was held at […]
