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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India cling to Kabaddi group lead after thrashing South Korea 63-31 in Asian Games 2026

The Indian men’s Kabaddi team stormed to a commanding 63‑31 victory over South Korea, staying atop Group A at the Asian Games 2026. Led by Sunil Kumar, the defending champions showcased relentless dominance. The Indian men's Kabaddi team sealed a commanding 63-31 win over South Korea to stay atop the group standings at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Captain Sunil Kumar's side opened its Asian Games campaign in dominating fashion, sealing a 49-24 victory over hosts Japan on Monday. The hosts mounted stronger resistance in an effort to contain India, but the visitors stayed firmly in control to seal…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Why CSK management appointed Zaheer Khan as head coach? Key reason revealed

The Chennai Super Kings on Monday announced Zaheer Khan as its new head coach, succeeding Stephen Fleming, who ha now joined England as the new Test coach. MS Dhoni's preference to work with a familiar face in the Chennai Super Kings camp on Monday turned out to be the reason behind the five-time IPL winners appointing former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their head coach.Zaheer replaced Stephen Fleming, who was at the helm for 18 seasons while playing an instrumental role in making CSK one of the most successful teams in the world's biggest T20 league."Welcoming Zaheer Khan as the…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

How small skirmishes culminated in Ajit Agarkar’s departure from India’s selection committee: Report

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of India’s men’s selection committee is nearing its end after a three‑year stint marked by triumphs such as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025, and Asia Cup 2025, but also controversies and high‑profile retirements. Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the men's selection committee is inching towards an end. The former cricketer's run saw India win several championship titles, including the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025 and Asian Cup 2025.However, his tenure was also mired in multiple controversies, and some of India's top cricketers -- Virat Kohli & Rohit…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India vs Japan live streaming: When and where to watch one-off T20 match? Check date, time & all you need to know

The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of India‑Japan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions. The Indian men's cricket team gears up for a unique challenge when they face Japan in a historic one-off T20 international match on Tuesday at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The match would help the Shreyas Iyer-led side acclimate to Japan's conditions before heading to Aichi-Nagoya for the Asian Games 2026.The fixture, christened the Suzuki Cup, is an unprecedented affair and will commemorate 75 years…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: How Suchika Tariyal’s historic MMA gold dream derailed by 700 grams

Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal's semifinal defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo sparked controversy after the bout ended in a draw and was awarded to Teo on the basis of her lower weight. Indian MMA star Suchika Tariyal clinched a historic bronze in the women’s traditional 60kg event at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday. But her semifinal defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo sparked controversy after the result was awarded to Teo on the basis of her lower weight.The controversy erupted after the gruelling battle between Tariyal and Teo ended in a draw after regulation time. The Singaporean had…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India’s medals tally at Asian Games 2026: Athletes make firm start with four silver, two bronze medals

India opened its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Aichi‑Nagoya with a firm start, as shooters delivered early medals and Suchika Tariyal made history in MMA. India kicked off its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with the multi-discipline event taking place from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The quadrennial sporting event featured a glittering opening ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya City, which will also host the closing ceremony.India has fielded a 499-member Indian contingent to build on its best-ever Asian Games performance in 2023 at Hangzhou. The country won an overall 106 medals,…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Japan thrilled to display spirit, determined to trouble Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in historic T20 match vs India

Ahead of the landmark India vs Japan T20I that launches the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japanese all‑rounder Benjamin Ito‑Davis vowed to remain spirited, while Jake Kusuda‑Nairn set his sights on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ahead of India's landmark one-off T20I against Japan ahead of the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japan all-rounder Benjamin Ito-Davis aims to show "Japanese spirit" against the reigning T20 champions, while Jake Kusuda-Nairn wants the prized scalp of rising teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Earlier in September, the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the men’s teams from each…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Magnus Carlsen Exclusive | From the controversial table-bang, parenthood, & the drive for greatness, the World No. 1 tells all

In a rare behind‑the‑scenes conversation with Firstpost, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen revealed the mindset that has kept him at the pinnacle of world chess. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen is an intimidating figure in chess whose brilliance knows no bounds. The Norwegian grandmaster engaged in an exclusive conversation with Firstpost on the sidelines of the Global Chess League in Bengaluru, speaking with Rupha Ramani in a rare, behind‑the‑scenes interaction.Carlsen looked calm, content and laid-back throughout the interview, where he opened up about being the best in the world, self-belief, the Indian GM's rise in the global realm, the infamous…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Suchika Tariyal seals landmark bronze finish; India challenges contentious semifinal ruling at Asian Games 2026

Suchika Tariyal secured a historic bronze medal in the women’s traditional 60kg event at the Asian Games 2026, becoming the country’s first medallist in the sport despite a controversial semifinal defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo. Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal capped off her Asian Games 2026 campaign with a bronze medal in the women's traditional 60kg MMA event after losing to Hui Hoon Teo of Singapore on Monday.India's MMA campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya dealt with major difficulties after Varun Sanyal's campaign ended before it could even begin due to medical reasons.The pressure was on Suchika…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: India shooting trio secure team silver in men’s 10m air rifle

India’s men’s shooting contingent delivered another medal at the Asian Games 2026, with the trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane combining to secure the silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle team event. If confidence, process and camaraderie have become the defining traits of India's new generation of shooters, Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane offered another compelling demonstration of it by clinching the men's 10m air rifle team silver at the Asian Games here on Monday.The young trio combined with poise and consistency to give India its second team medal in as many days,…

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