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India, Qatar among seven bidders to host 2036 OlympicsIndia and Qatar have confirmed their ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics as part of seven bidders. The IOC has indicated a decision will be...06 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST- India-Pakistan Asian Games final brings handshake question back into focusIndia's upcoming cricket final against Pakistan at the Asian Games will bring back handshake discussions. The Indian team has not shaken ha...01 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Liu Huan, popular Chinese musician who performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, dies at 63: What we know about his cause of death and funeral ceremony arrangementsLiu Huan, a renowned Chinese musician and educator, passed away at 63 in Shanghai. With a lifelong commitment to music education, Liu champ...26 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Mixed martial arts bids to make the Olympics sans the wire cage and bloodA modified mixed martial arts version is being showcased at the Asian Games. This sport aims for Olympic inclusion in Brisbane by 2032. Org...22 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Asian Games 2026: SAI steps up support to India athletes with transport and extra roomsThe Sports Authority of India has enhanced athlete support at the Asian Games. Transport facilities were arranged for shooters and rooms fo...22 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Asian Games: IOC chief Coventry gives thumbs-up to Asiad accommodation despite criticismIOC President Kirsty Coventry backed the Asian Games organisers after inspecting athletes’ accommodation in Nagoya, despite complaints over...20 Sep, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Asian Games open in Nagoya with glitzy ceremony after troubled buildupFive years after the Tokyo Olympics played out at empty venues due to COVID-19 restrictions, Japan welcomed fans to the Mizuho Park Athleti...20 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- Asian Games open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sportsThe Asian Games officially commenced with an opening ceremony, though competitions began earlier. Athletes are housed in diverse accommodat...19 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Asian Games 2026: Colourful yet somber ceremony opens Aichi-Nagoya Asiad, silver-lining to stormy build-upJapan opened the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya with a colourful yet restrained ceremony that showcased its technological prowess, industrial h...19 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Zimbabwe Cricket's Tavengwa Mukuhlani appointed ICC Deputy ChairpersonTavengwa Mukuhlani has been appointed ICC Deputy Chairperson until November 2027. He succeeds Imran Khwaja and currently chairs the HR and ...17 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent's biggest sporting spectacular, which takes place in Nagoya and th...16 Sep, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- A Kremlin mystery? Putin-linked Russian businessman paid for Trump Jr's post-wedding bashA Russian businessman with ties to President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin paid for celebrations following Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to B...15 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- Asian Games 2026: OCA bars relationships involving power imbalance, harassment and degrading languageThe Olympic Council of Asia has implemented a strict safeguarding code for the Asian Games. Inappropriate relationships and degrading langu...15 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- Olympics: French Alps 2030 organisers confirm departure of Grospiron as presidentAlps 2030 Winter Olympics president Edgar Grospiron has stepped down from his position. His departure follows earlier senior staff changes ...11 Sep, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
- Sports Ministry makes exception for IOA, allows 16-member EC on IOC's recommendationThe Sports Ministry has allowed the Indian Olympic Association an exception for its council. This decision permits the council to retain si...10 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
- A first for India at Asian Games: Safeguarding Officer to tackle abuse or neglectNeetal Narang will serve as India's first Safeguarding Officer at the Asian Games. She will be the athletes' primary contact for harassment...03 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
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