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The men’s cricket competition is already underway at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, with four quarterfinal matches confirmed. Defending gold medalist India will face Afghanistan in a repeat of last time’s final on September 28, and medal contender Pakistan is ready to clash with Hong Kong in theirs on the same date. Nepal and Sri Lanka will take on each other in the third quarterfinal on September 29, and Bangladesh and Malaysia are scheduled for the fourth quarterfinal later in the day.&nbsp;<ul><li>1st Quarterfinal: Hong Kong vs Pakistan on September 28</li><li>2nd Quarterfinal: Afghanistan vs India on September 28</li><li>3rd Quarterfinal: Nepal vs Sri Lanka on September 29</li><li>4th Quarterfinal: Bangladesh vs Malaysia on September 29</li></ul>While Nepal and Afghanistan qualified for the quarterfinals from Group A, eliminating hosts Japan, Malaysia and Hong Kong advanced through Group B, with Oman crashing out.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Saturday’s rain that prevented the Japan vs Nepal match and the Malaysia-Oman contest is also expected to be around the quarterfinal matches. The AccuWeather forecast for Monday mentions a 91% chance of rain during the match time, including a 22% chance of thunderstorms. The forecast is similar for Tuesday: 89% chance of rain and 18% chance of thunderstorms.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-sets-sights-on-2027-odi-world-cup-business-not-finished-1790414881759">‘Business is not finished’: Rohit Sharma sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup</a>&nbsp;Should rain play spoiler in a knockout game and the match is called off without a ball being bowled, the higher-seeded team, based on the ICC official T20I rankings, will advance through to the next stage. As things stand, the weather is expected to be favourable during the semifinals (Thursday) and medal playoffs (Saturday).&nbsp;The Men in Blue are defending Asian Games champions, having beaten Afghanistan in the gold medal match in Hangzhou in October 2023. Bangladesh finished third after beating Pakistan in the bronze-medal match.

Defending champions India face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinals on Sep 28, while Pakistan clash with Hong Kong. Read schedule & rules.

The men’s cricket competition is already underway at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, with four quarterfinal matches confirmed. Defending gold medalist India will face Afghanistan in a repeat of last time’s final on September 28, and medal contender Pakistan is ready to clash with Hong Kong in theirs on the same date. Nepal and Sri Lanka will take on each other in the third quarterfinal on September 29, and Bangladesh and Malaysia are scheduled for the fourth quarterfinal later in the day. 1st Quarterfinal: Hong Kong vs Pakistan on September 28 2nd Quarterfinal: Afghanistan vs India on September 28 3rd Quarterfinal: Nepal vs Sri Lanka on September 29 4th Quarterfinal: Bangladesh vs Malaysia on September 29 While Nepal and Afghanistan qualified for the quarterfinals from Group A, eliminating hosts Japan, Malaysia and Hong Kong advanced through Group B, with Oman crashing out. Meanwhile, Saturday’s rain that prevented the Japan vs Nepal match and the Malaysia-Oman contest is also expected to be around the quarterfinal matches. The AccuWeather forecast for Monday mentions a 91% chance of rain during the match time, including a 22% chance of thunderstorms. The forecast is similar for Tuesday: 89% chance of rain and 18% chance of thunderstorms. Also read| ‘Business is not finished’: Rohit Sharma sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup Should rain play spoiler in a knockout game and the match is called off without a ball being bowled, the higher-seeded team, based on the ICC official T20I rankings, will advance through to the next stage. As things stand, the weather is expected to be favourable during the semifinals (Thursday) and medal playoffs (Saturday). The Men in Blue are defending Asian Games champions, having beaten Afghanistan in the gold medal match in Hangzhou in October 2023. Bangladesh finished third after beating Pakistan in the bronze-medal match.

Defending champions India face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinals on Sep 28, while Pakistan clash with Hong Kong. Read schedule &amp; rules.

Asian Games 2026: India face Afghanistan in quarterfinal on Sep 28; Pakistan clash with Hong Kong

The former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has also set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit and Virat, the two cornerstones of Indian cricket since the 2011 World Cup-winning campaign, are key to India’s chances in what will be their last appearance at the 50-over showpiece event. Kohli has also confirmed his participation, saying he will do whatever it takes to lift the trophy in Africa. Rohit also ruled out any retirement talks, saying he has ‘unfinished business’ with the One-Day World Cup.&nbsp;While Kohli was part of the triumphant squad in 2011, Rohit narrowly missed out on the cut. The two, however, have featured together in three ODI World Cups since, coming agonisingly close to winning it at home the last time around in 2023, only for Pat Cummins’ Australia to beat them by six wickets in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-confirms-2027-odi-world-cup-last-tournament-for-india-1790412961801">‘Goal is to win it’: Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final tournament for India</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, chatter around Rohit Sharma’s potential retirement did the rounds before the conclusion of the ODI series against England in July this year. With reports suggesting that Rohit could hang up his international boots following the third and final ODI at Lord’s, he shut all those rumours with a brilliant hundred at the Mecca of Cricket, although in a losing cause.&nbsp;Ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies, which starts on Sunday (Sep 27) in Trivandrum, Rohit shared his thoughts on cricket’s showpiece event, scheduled in Africa in October 2027. The right-handed opener said he always has something to look forward to as long as he is playing.&nbsp;"The thought will never cross my mind that the business I had is finished. As long as you're playing, there is always something to look forward to. And I'm looking forward to the World Cup, looking at what lies ahead for me. When the World Cup is played, when we play an ICC tournament, it has its own unique challenge, because you face different opponents, you play at different venues. So, you have to prepare differently, think in a different way, and that is the challenge,” Rohit said in a chat with JioStar.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rohit’s ODI numbers make him one of the format’s greatest batters. Having scored 11,895 runs in 288 appearances, Rohit averages 48.95 with the bat, with 34 ODI tons and three double hundreds to his name.

Rohit Sharma rules out retirement talks, setting his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup and declaring he still has unfinished business. Read more.

The former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has also set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit and Virat, the two cornerstones of Indian cricket since the 2011 World Cup-winning campaign, are key to India’s chances in what will be their last appearance at the 50-over showpiece event. Kohli has also confirmed his participation, saying he will do whatever it takes to lift the trophy in Africa. Rohit also ruled out any retirement talks, saying he has ‘unfinished business’ with the One-Day World Cup. While Kohli was part of the triumphant squad in 2011, Rohit narrowly missed out on the cut. The two, however, have featured together in three ODI World Cups since, coming agonisingly close to winning it at home the last time around in 2023, only for Pat Cummins’ Australia to beat them by six wickets in Ahmedabad. Also read| ‘Goal is to win it’: Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final tournament for India Meanwhile, chatter around Rohit Sharma’s potential retirement did the rounds before the conclusion of the ODI series against England in July this year. With reports suggesting that Rohit could hang up his international boots following the third and final ODI at Lord’s, he shut all those rumours with a brilliant hundred at the Mecca of Cricket, although in a losing cause. Ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies, which starts on Sunday (Sep 27) in Trivandrum, Rohit shared his thoughts on cricket’s showpiece event, scheduled in Africa in October 2027. The right-handed opener said he always has something to look forward to as long as he is playing. "The thought will never cross my mind that the business I had is finished. As long as you're playing, there is always something to look forward to. And I'm looking forward to the World Cup, looking at what lies ahead for me. When the World Cup is played, when we play an ICC tournament, it has its own unique challenge, because you face different opponents, you play at different venues. So, you have to prepare differently, think in a different way, and that is the challenge,” Rohit said in a chat with JioStar. Meanwhile, Rohit’s ODI numbers make him one of the format’s greatest batters. Having scored 11,895 runs in 288 appearances, Rohit averages 48.95 with the bat, with 34 ODI tons and three double hundreds to his name.

Rohit Sharma rules out retirement talks, setting his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup and declaring he still has unfinished business. Read more.

‘Business is not finished’: Rohit Sharma sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup

Indian cricket’s poster boy Virat Kohli has confirmed his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa, saying it will be the last tournament he will represent India in, and that he aims to win it.&nbsp;Kohli is the only active member of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team, having played a handy role in the final against Sri Lanka. Kohli and India’s current head coach Gautam Gambhir stitched a crucial 83-run stand for the third wicket, before Gambhir and then-Indian captain MS Dhoni clinched the world title for India with 97 and 91*, respectively. Sixteen years on, he wants to finish his career with another ODI World Cup to his name.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-ruled-out-new-zealand-tour-australia-a-series-shin-injury-1790402647648">Hardik Pandya ruled out of New Zealand T20Is, Australia A series with shin injury</a>&nbsp;Kohli has been India’s standout batter alongside veteran opener and fellow former captain Rohit Sharma, with the two likely to carry the seasoned batting unit into the showpiece event in October 2027.&nbsp;Kohli has featured in four ODI World Cups since making his tournament debut in 2011, and will cap off his decorated One-Day career with his fifth appearance, one less than his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s appearance tally. With India’s home season beginning with the white-ball series against the West Indies on Sunday (Sep 27), Kohli, who is part of the ODI squad, reflected on his thoughts of featuring in the 50-over World Cup.&nbsp;Known for expressing his passion for the game his way, Kohli said the intensity of an ODI World Cup is greater than everything else. Kohli confirmed he doesn’t see himself playing any tournament for India beyond this event, and winning it remains his final aim.&nbsp;"The intensity of a 50-over World Cup is greater than anything. Because now, it's about 10 games at a T20 level of intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. And to maintain that intensity for 10 games in a big tournament, and the World Cup is a big deal. Also, now it's in foreign conditions. It takes a lot out of you. For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready,” Kohli said while speaking to JioStar ahead of the series opener against the West Indies in Trivandrum.&nbsp;Kohli has played 314 ODIs, scoring 14,941 runs at 58.59, including 54 hundreds.

Virat Kohli confirms the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last tournament for India, setting his sights on ending his career with a world title.

Indian cricket’s poster boy Virat Kohli has confirmed his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa, saying it will be the last tournament he will represent India in, and that he aims to win it. Kohli is the only active member of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team, having played a handy role in the final against Sri Lanka. Kohli and India’s current head coach Gautam Gambhir stitched a crucial 83-run stand for the third wicket, before Gambhir and then-Indian captain MS Dhoni clinched the world title for India with 97 and 91*, respectively. Sixteen years on, he wants to finish his career with another ODI World Cup to his name. Also read| Hardik Pandya ruled out of New Zealand T20Is, Australia A series with shin injury Kohli has been India’s standout batter alongside veteran opener and fellow former captain Rohit Sharma, with the two likely to carry the seasoned batting unit into the showpiece event in October 2027. Kohli has featured in four ODI World Cups since making his tournament debut in 2011, and will cap off his decorated One-Day career with his fifth appearance, one less than his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s appearance tally. With India’s home season beginning with the white-ball series against the West Indies on Sunday (Sep 27), Kohli, who is part of the ODI squad, reflected on his thoughts of featuring in the 50-over World Cup. Known for expressing his passion for the game his way, Kohli said the intensity of an ODI World Cup is greater than everything else. Kohli confirmed he doesn’t see himself playing any tournament for India beyond this event, and winning it remains his final aim. "The intensity of a 50-over World Cup is greater than anything. Because now, it's about 10 games at a T20 level of intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. And to maintain that intensity for 10 games in a big tournament, and the World Cup is a big deal. Also, now it's in foreign conditions. It takes a lot out of you. For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready,” Kohli said while speaking to JioStar ahead of the series opener against the West Indies in Trivandrum. Kohli has played 314 ODIs, scoring 14,941 runs at 58.59, including 54 hundreds.

Virat Kohli confirms the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last tournament for India, setting his sights on ending his career with a world title.

The Indian women’s kabaddi team dug in deep in the second half to edge out Iran 37-34 in the final on Saturday to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. A close win at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium raises India’s gold medal tally at the competition to three. The Indian women’s kabaddi team has now won four out of the five Asian Games gold medals contested since the event debuted at the continental meet in 2010. Iran, however, won the title in 2018 in Jakarta, beating India in the final.&nbsp;For Iran, their star raider and captain Zahra Karimi started on the bench, whereas the defending champions India made a bright start with raiders Pooja, Sanju Devi and Nikita Hathwala bagging early points and racing to a 5-2 lead. Iran levelled the score with a super tackle and took a 7-5 lead. India bounced back with the first all-out of the match on Iran to open up a 13-10 advantage.&nbsp;Nikita Hathwala followed up with a two-point raid soon after to make it 15-10.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sawan-barwal-wins-historic-silver-marathon-asian-games-2026-1790397782293">Sawan Barwal smashes national record to win Asian Games silver in men's marathon</a>&nbsp;Iranian captain Karimi was back on the mat and tried to inspire a turnaround with Atena Madedi aiding the cause, only for the Indian defence to keep a lid on Iran’s star raider Saniya Naeimi, not allowing her any breathing space.&nbsp;After Sanju Devi executed another multi-point raid – a bonus and two touch points, pushing India’s lead into the double digits, the final two minutes before the halftime belonged to Iran. A super tackle followed by a bonus and a brilliant ankle hold by Madedi saw Iran cut the deficit to 22-16 at the break.&nbsp;Iran looked stronger in the second half, with the defence dictating terms. Saniya Naeimi found her groove, much to Iran’s cheering as they further reduced the deficit to 23-20. India’s Ritu Negi executed a brilliant thigh hold on Saniya for a super tackle when India was down to just two on the mat. Pooja also kept picking up decisive points, keeping India from being cleaned out.&nbsp;With just four minutes left on the clock, India worked its way to a 34-28 lead, eventually sealing the game with a 37-34 win to defend its gold medal.&nbsp;"We never thought we might lose; our plan was to fight right till the end and win," India captain Pushpa Rana said after the match. "We have played them before and knew they can pose a tough challenge," she said, applauding the Iran team for a close match.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India and Iran will face off in the men’s kabaddi final at the Asian Games later in the day.

India women’s kabaddi team edges Iran 37-34 in a thriller at Asian Games 2026 to defend their title and claim India's 3rd gold medal. Read more.

The Indian women’s kabaddi team dug in deep in the second half to edge out Iran 37-34 in the final on Saturday to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. A close win at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium raises India’s gold medal tally at the competition to three. The Indian women’s kabaddi team has now won four out of the five Asian Games gold medals contested since the event debuted at the continental meet in 2010. Iran, however, won the title in 2018 in Jakarta, beating India in the final. For Iran, their star raider and captain Zahra Karimi started on the bench, whereas the defending champions India made a bright start with raiders Pooja, Sanju Devi and Nikita Hathwala bagging early points and racing to a 5-2 lead. Iran levelled the score with a super tackle and took a 7-5 lead. India bounced back with the first all-out of the match on Iran to open up a 13-10 advantage. Nikita Hathwala followed up with a two-point raid soon after to make it 15-10. Also read| Sawan Barwal smashes national record to win Asian Games silver in men's marathon Iranian captain Karimi was back on the mat and tried to inspire a turnaround with Atena Madedi aiding the cause, only for the Indian defence to keep a lid on Iran’s star raider Saniya Naeimi, not allowing her any breathing space. After Sanju Devi executed another multi-point raid – a bonus and two touch points, pushing India’s lead into the double digits, the final two minutes before the halftime belonged to Iran. A super tackle followed by a bonus and a brilliant ankle hold by Madedi saw Iran cut the deficit to 22-16 at the break. Iran looked stronger in the second half, with the defence dictating terms. Saniya Naeimi found her groove, much to Iran’s cheering as they further reduced the deficit to 23-20. India’s Ritu Negi executed a brilliant thigh hold on Saniya for a super tackle when India was down to just two on the mat. Pooja also kept picking up decisive points, keeping India from being cleaned out. With just four minutes left on the clock, India worked its way to a 34-28 lead, eventually sealing the game with a 37-34 win to defend its gold medal. "We never thought we might lose; our plan was to fight right till the end and win," India captain Pushpa Rana said after the match. "We have played them before and knew they can pose a tough challenge," she said, applauding the Iran team for a close match. Meanwhile, India and Iran will face off in the men’s kabaddi final at the Asian Games later in the day.

India women’s kabaddi team edges Iran 37-34 in a thriller at Asian Games 2026 to defend their title and claim India's 3rd gold medal. Read more.

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Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India's tour of New Zealand and Australia A series due to a shin injury. Nitish Kumar Reddy set to step up.

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Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India's tour of New Zealand and Australia A series due to a shin injury. Nitish Kumar Reddy set to step up.

Hardik Pandya ruled out of New Zealand T20Is, Australia A series with shin injury

Sawan Barwal creates history at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya by winning a historic silver medal in the men’s marathon, India’s first medal in this discipline in 44 years. Sawan smashed the national record, which was also his personal best of 2:11:37, to finish second behind Japan’s Ichitaka Yamashita, who won gold in 2:10:49. China’s Peiyou Feng took bronze with 2:12:13.&nbsp;19 runners competed in the medal event, with Barwal and Kartik Karkera among the two Indians. Barwal established himself among the leaders and was placed second at the halfway mark with a time of 1:05:54. Barwal held onto his position as the race entered its final stages. With close to seven kilometers left, Barwal continued to chase Yamashita.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-india-win-silver-womens-50m-rifle-3p-team-1790394004829">Asian Games: Shooting spree continues as India win silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event</a>&nbsp;While the Japanese marathon runner eventually opened up a gap, Barwal maintained his pace and stayed firmly in the silver-medal position. He eventually finished second to secure India’s first Asian Games marathon medal since the 1982 Delhi Games, and the country’s first medal in this event on foreign soil. Kartik Karkera, however, finished 17th among 19 competitors with 2:22:41.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a silver medal win added to Barwal’s rising record tally. In April, he broke a piece of history by breaking Shivnath Singh’s 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam.&nbsp;Read More| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-always-want-to-improve-suruchi-kamaljeet-after-winning-asian-games-gold-1790347185865">Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Barwal’s silver medal win is India’s fourth Asian Games marathon medal after Chhota Singh’s gold and Surat Singh Mathur’s bronze at the inaugural 1951 Games. 31 years later, at the 1982 Games, Hosur Kukkappa Seetharan won a bronze medal, making it three medals for India in this discipline.

Sawan Barwal wins a historic silver in the men’s marathon at Asian Games 2026, breaking the national record to end India's 44-year wait. Read more.

Sawan Barwal creates history at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya by winning a historic silver medal in the men’s marathon, India’s first medal in this discipline in 44 years. Sawan smashed the national record, which was also his personal best of 2:11:37, to finish second behind Japan’s Ichitaka Yamashita, who won gold in 2:10:49. China’s Peiyou Feng took bronze with 2:12:13. 19 runners competed in the medal event, with Barwal and Kartik Karkera among the two Indians. Barwal established himself among the leaders and was placed second at the halfway mark with a time of 1:05:54. Barwal held onto his position as the race entered its final stages. With close to seven kilometers left, Barwal continued to chase Yamashita. Also read| Asian Games: Shooting spree continues as India win silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event While the Japanese marathon runner eventually opened up a gap, Barwal maintained his pace and stayed firmly in the silver-medal position. He eventually finished second to secure India’s first Asian Games marathon medal since the 1982 Delhi Games, and the country’s first medal in this event on foreign soil. Kartik Karkera, however, finished 17th among 19 competitors with 2:22:41. Meanwhile, a silver medal win added to Barwal’s rising record tally. In April, he broke a piece of history by breaking Shivnath Singh’s 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam. Read More| Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold Barwal’s silver medal win is India’s fourth Asian Games marathon medal after Chhota Singh’s gold and Surat Singh Mathur’s bronze at the inaugural 1951 Games. 31 years later, at the 1982 Games, Hosur Kukkappa Seetharan won a bronze medal, making it three medals for India in this discipline.

Sawan Barwal wins a historic silver in the men’s marathon at Asian Games 2026, breaking the national record to end India's 44-year wait. Read more.

Sawan Barwal smashes national record to win Asian Games silver in men's marathon

Indian shooters continue to make the country proud at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The trio of Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa K. Vinod and Ashi Chouksey clinched a silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event early on Sunday (Sep 26), adding to India's burgeoning shooting medal count. India registered 1,763 points to finish second, while China equalled their Games record with 1,773 points to claim the coveted gold.&nbsp;Riding on the team success, Tilottama and Vidarsa qualified for the individual final after finishing third and sixth, respectively. Ashi, however, missed out on the top-eight cut despite contributing to the team’s silver.<h2>Tilottama leads from the front</h2>Tilottama was India’s leading performer in the qualification, finishing third with 590 points. The Indian shooter claimed 197 in the kneeling position before registering 198 in prone. Tilottama held her nerve in standing next, registering a series of 97 and 98 to secure a place in the final. Two Chinese shooters attained the top two spots with 594 and 591 finishes.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-always-want-to-improve-suruchi-kamaljeet-after-winning-asian-games-gold-1790347185865">Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Vidarsa produced a stunning comeback following a difficult start to her qualification campaign. After starting with a score of 193 in kneeling, Vidarsa bounced back with an excellent 199 in prone to climb the standings. In the standing position, she shot a consecutive series of 98s to accumulate 588 points, which lifted her to the sixth position and secured India’s second spot in the individual final.&nbsp;By finishing 15th with 585 points, Ashi Chouksey missed out on the individual berth despite contributing massively to the team medal. After scoring 196 in kneeling and a stunning 199 in prone, Ashi was placed well heading into the standing position. A 93 in her opening standing series proved costly. Although she did recover with a 97 in her final series, Ashi failed to break into the top eight.

Indian trio Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod, and Ashi Chouksey win silver in women's 50m rifle 3P team event at Asian Games 2026. Read details.

Indian shooters continue to make the country proud at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The trio of Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa K. Vinod and Ashi Chouksey clinched a silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event early on Sunday (Sep 26), adding to India's burgeoning shooting medal count. India registered 1,763 points to finish second, while China equalled their Games record with 1,773 points to claim the coveted gold. Riding on the team success, Tilottama and Vidarsa qualified for the individual final after finishing third and sixth, respectively. Ashi, however, missed out on the top-eight cut despite contributing to the team’s silver. Tilottama leads from the front Tilottama was India’s leading performer in the qualification, finishing third with 590 points. The Indian shooter claimed 197 in the kneeling position before registering 198 in prone. Tilottama held her nerve in standing next, registering a series of 97 and 98 to secure a place in the final. Two Chinese shooters attained the top two spots with 594 and 591 finishes. Also read| Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold Vidarsa produced a stunning comeback following a difficult start to her qualification campaign. After starting with a score of 193 in kneeling, Vidarsa bounced back with an excellent 199 in prone to climb the standings. In the standing position, she shot a consecutive series of 98s to accumulate 588 points, which lifted her to the sixth position and secured India’s second spot in the individual final. By finishing 15th with 585 points, Ashi Chouksey missed out on the individual berth despite contributing massively to the team medal. After scoring 196 in kneeling and a stunning 199 in prone, Ashi was placed well heading into the standing position. A 93 in her opening standing series proved costly. Although she did recover with a 97 in her final series, Ashi failed to break into the top eight.

Indian trio Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod, and Ashi Chouksey win silver in women's 50m rifle 3P team event at Asian Games 2026. Read details.

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges. The ruling has not yet been published and no sanctions decided.&nbsp;However, the news has already sent shockwaves through English football with speculation over whether City could be relegated via a severe points deduction or have previous titles stripped.&nbsp;The club are accused of breaking regulations by failing to provide accurate information and details of payments to players and coaches, as well as breaches of financial sustainability rules.&nbsp;City were also initially found guilty by UEFA in 2020 of breaking financial fair play rules and given a two-year European ban before winning an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaching-115-premier-league-financial-rules-1790352168679">Manchester City found guilty of breaching 115 Premier League financial rules</a>&nbsp;"We went through an identical process in 2020," Rodri said at a press conference ahead of Spain's Nations League clash against England on Saturday. "The club always reassured us that we would be cleared of wrongdoing, that we would face no penalties—because nothing improper had been done. We trusted the club, and ultimately, the club was acquitted."&nbsp;Rodri scored the winning goal when City won their only Champions League title in 2023, among 12 major trophies with the club.&nbsp;"I have faith that the club, which I know very well, will be cleared, given the reassurance they gave us back then that they had done everything by the book."&nbsp;Rodri's final two seasons at City were hampered by injuries, but he was back to his best at the World Cup to lead Spain to glory.La Roja's victory at Euro 2024 saw Rodri claim the Ballon d'Or that year and he is again among the candidates to be named the world's best player.&nbsp;Unlike some of the other contenders such as Kylian Mbappe and international team-mate Lamine Yamal, he does not believe in the need to openly promote his case for the award.&nbsp;"Do you think I don't want to win it? I know it’s an award that doesn't depend on what you say publicly. It depends on what you’ve shown on the pitch," said the 30-year-old. "Individual titles are a reward for collective effort...nothing players like me have achieved makes sense without teammates."&nbsp;Despite winning two major tournaments in two years, Rodri insisted Spain "are hungry for more" as they begin their Nations League campaign in front of 90,000 at Wembley.&nbsp;"We are motivated to win another title," he said.

Former Man City midfielder Rodri backs his former club following reports of a guilty ruling on 114 Premier League financial charges. Read details.

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges. The ruling has not yet been published and no sanctions decided. However, the news has already sent shockwaves through English football with speculation over whether City could be relegated via a severe points deduction or have previous titles stripped. The club are accused of breaking regulations by failing to provide accurate information and details of payments to players and coaches, as well as breaches of financial sustainability rules. City were also initially found guilty by UEFA in 2020 of breaking financial fair play rules and given a two-year European ban before winning an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Also read| Manchester City found guilty of breaching 115 Premier League financial rules "We went through an identical process in 2020," Rodri said at a press conference ahead of Spain's Nations League clash against England on Saturday. "The club always reassured us that we would be cleared of wrongdoing, that we would face no penalties—because nothing improper had been done. We trusted the club, and ultimately, the club was acquitted." Rodri scored the winning goal when City won their only Champions League title in 2023, among 12 major trophies with the club. "I have faith that the club, which I know very well, will be cleared, given the reassurance they gave us back then that they had done everything by the book." Rodri's final two seasons at City were hampered by injuries, but he was back to his best at the World Cup to lead Spain to glory. La Roja's victory at Euro 2024 saw Rodri claim the Ballon d'Or that year and he is again among the candidates to be named the world's best player. Unlike some of the other contenders such as Kylian Mbappe and international team-mate Lamine Yamal, he does not believe in the need to openly promote his case for the award. "Do you think I don't want to win it? I know it’s an award that doesn't depend on what you say publicly. It depends on what you’ve shown on the pitch," said the 30-year-old. "Individual titles are a reward for collective effort...nothing players like me have achieved makes sense without teammates." Despite winning two major tournaments in two years, Rodri insisted Spain "are hungry for more" as they begin their Nations League campaign in front of 90,000 at Wembley. "We are motivated to win another title," he said.

Former Man City midfielder Rodri backs his former club following reports of a guilty ruling on 114 Premier League financial charges. Read details.

‘I believe in the club’s innocence’: Rodri reacts as Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges

India put up a strong fight to hold world No. 44 Panama to a 1-1 draw in a FIFA international friendly in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25). The result will give India plenty of confidence, especially against a Panama side that featured several players who were part of their FIFA World Cup campaign just a few months ago. It is also likely to be one of India’s most encouraging results under head coach Khalid Jamil.&nbsp;Ryan Williams gave India the lead in the 41st minute, but Omar Valencia equalised for Panama in the 68th minute.&nbsp;Despite the result, India showed that they were willing to attack instead of simply sitting deep and defending. The performance will also boost their confidence ahead of two major friendlies against five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on Oct 6.&nbsp;India’s defence, particularly Anwar Ali, produced a solid performance throughout the match.&nbsp;India looked dangerous down the left flank and one such move led to their opening goal. Akash Mishra played a quick exchange with Bijoy Verghese before sending a long ball forward. Williams made a smart run behind the Panama defence and finished the move with a precise left-footed shot past Marcos Reyes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-always-want-to-improve-suruchi-kamaljeet-after-winning-asian-games-gold-1790347185865">'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Panama responded strongly after the break, with coach Thomas Christiansen making changes to his team. Their efforts paid off in the 68th minute when Valencia scored with a powerful, dipping left-footed strike.&nbsp;Lalengmawia tried to close him down but arrived slightly late. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had little chance as Valencia’s effort found the back of the net.&nbsp;India, however, did not retreat completely after conceding. Ashique Kuruniyan continued to trouble Panama with his runs on the left, while Williams also helped maintain pressure from the inside-left position.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/baranica-elangovan-creates-history-with-india-s-first-asian-games-pole-vault-bronze-1790344177114">Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze</a>&nbsp;India came close to restoring their lead in the 79th minute when Ashique sent a low cross into the box, but Edmund failed to make the most of the opportunity.&nbsp;India ultimately held on for a well-earned draw, giving Jamil’s side a confidence boost ahead of their upcoming high-profile fixtures.

India earned a significant draw against World Cup-bound Panama, providing a timely boost ahead of clashes with Brazil and Uruguay.

India put up a strong fight to hold world No. 44 Panama to a 1-1 draw in a FIFA international friendly in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25). The result will give India plenty of confidence, especially against a Panama side that featured several players who were part of their FIFA World Cup campaign just a few months ago. It is also likely to be one of India’s most encouraging results under head coach Khalid Jamil. Ryan Williams gave India the lead in the 41st minute, but Omar Valencia equalised for Panama in the 68th minute. Despite the result, India showed that they were willing to attack instead of simply sitting deep and defending. The performance will also boost their confidence ahead of two major friendlies against five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on Oct 6. India’s defence, particularly Anwar Ali, produced a solid performance throughout the match. India looked dangerous down the left flank and one such move led to their opening goal. Akash Mishra played a quick exchange with Bijoy Verghese before sending a long ball forward. Williams made a smart run behind the Panama defence and finished the move with a precise left-footed shot past Marcos Reyes. Also Read - 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold Panama responded strongly after the break, with coach Thomas Christiansen making changes to his team. Their efforts paid off in the 68th minute when Valencia scored with a powerful, dipping left-footed strike. Lalengmawia tried to close him down but arrived slightly late. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had little chance as Valencia’s effort found the back of the net. India, however, did not retreat completely after conceding. Ashique Kuruniyan continued to trouble Panama with his runs on the left, while Williams also helped maintain pressure from the inside-left position. Also Read - Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze India came close to restoring their lead in the 79th minute when Ashique sent a low cross into the box, but Edmund failed to make the most of the opportunity. India ultimately held on for a well-earned draw, giving Jamil’s side a confidence boost ahead of their upcoming high-profile fixtures.

India earned a significant draw against World Cup-bound Panama, providing a timely boost ahead of clashes with Brazil and Uruguay.

India hold Panama to historic 1-1 draw in Bengaluru

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 Premier League charges brought against them for alleged financial regulation breaches. The Athletic reported on Friday that no punishment has been decided yet, with City expected to appeal the findings. The decision comes after an independent hearing that began more than two years ago. Its outcome could have major consequences for English football and raise questions over the legacy of City’s highly successful era.&nbsp;The Premier League charged City in 2023 following an investigation into alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018.&nbsp;Manchester City has consistently denied the allegations, which include claims of providing inaccurate financial information on payments to players and coaches and breaching financial sustainability rules.&nbsp;Since Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group took over the club in 2008, City have established themselves as one of the most successful teams in English football.&nbsp;They have won eight Premier League titles, four FA Cups, seven League Cups and one Champions League over the past 15 years.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-always-want-to-improve-suruchi-kamaljeet-after-winning-asian-games-gold-1790347185865">Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;The allegations first came under scrutiny after leaked documents were published by German outlet Der Spiegel in 2018.&nbsp;Emails allegedly exchanged between senior City officials appeared to suggest that the club had overstated sponsorship income from Abu Dhabi-based companies Etihad and Etisalat. The documents claimed that money invested by Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group was presented as sponsorship revenue.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-gulveer-singh-bags-silver-in-men-s-10-000m-as-india-s-medal-tally-rises-to-22-1790340530141">Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22</a>&nbsp;Other documents reportedly suggested that former manager Roberto Mancini received payments through consultancy fees from an Abu Dhabi-based club.&nbsp;If City are found guilty, possible sanctions could include a significant points deduction and even expulsion from the Premier League.&nbsp;Everton and Nottingham Forest were both handed points deductions during the 2023/24 season for breaches of profit and sustainability rules.&nbsp;A major punishment could also create uncertainty around the futures of several City players, including striker Erling Haaland.&nbsp;Other Premier League clubs could also seek compensation or ask for titles to be reconsidered if City are found to have gained an unfair advantage through financial wrongdoing.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

According to a report, City could appeal against any sanction handed down to the club.

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 Premier League charges brought against them for alleged financial regulation breaches. The Athletic reported on Friday that no punishment has been decided yet, with City expected to appeal the findings. The decision comes after an independent hearing that began more than two years ago. Its outcome could have major consequences for English football and raise questions over the legacy of City’s highly successful era. The Premier League charged City in 2023 following an investigation into alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018. Manchester City has consistently denied the allegations, which include claims of providing inaccurate financial information on payments to players and coaches and breaching financial sustainability rules. Since Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group took over the club in 2008, City have established themselves as one of the most successful teams in English football. They have won eight Premier League titles, four FA Cups, seven League Cups and one Champions League over the past 15 years. Also Read - Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold The allegations first came under scrutiny after leaked documents were published by German outlet Der Spiegel in 2018. Emails allegedly exchanged between senior City officials appeared to suggest that the club had overstated sponsorship income from Abu Dhabi-based companies Etihad and Etisalat. The documents claimed that money invested by Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group was presented as sponsorship revenue. Also Read - Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22 Other documents reportedly suggested that former manager Roberto Mancini received payments through consultancy fees from an Abu Dhabi-based club. If City are found guilty, possible sanctions could include a significant points deduction and even expulsion from the Premier League. Everton and Nottingham Forest were both handed points deductions during the 2023/24 season for breaches of profit and sustainability rules. A major punishment could also create uncertainty around the futures of several City players, including striker Erling Haaland. Other Premier League clubs could also seek compensation or ask for titles to be reconsidered if City are found to have gained an unfair advantage through financial wrongdoing. With inputs from agencies

According to a report, City could appeal against any sanction handed down to the club.

Manchester City found guilty of breaching 115 Premier League financial rules

Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a strong performance to win the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday (Sep 25). The duo also bounced back after missing out on medals in their respective individual events. Speaking to WION’s Aditya Bhatia, Suruchi and Kamaljeet said they were happy with their performance in the final and felt that their preparation helped them execute their plans well.&nbsp;“We always look to improve because there are some mistakes in every match. We will continue working on those areas and keep improving as long as we compete,” the duo said.&nbsp;They also felt that their performance in the final went according to plan, with their practice routine helping them stay consistent under pressure.&nbsp;“We did not face any major problems in the final. Everything went according to plan, just like we had practised. What we did on the range during training was exactly what we tried to do in the match,” they added.&nbsp;The gold marked India’s first shooting medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, with Suruchi and Kamaljeet also setting a new Asian Games record in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/baranica-elangovan-creates-history-with-india-s-first-asian-games-pole-vault-bronze-1790344177114">Baranica Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze</a>&nbsp;It is India’s second gold medal at the continental event, following the women’s cricket team’s title. Before this victory, Indian shooters had won five silver and three bronze medals in shooting.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-gulveer-singh-bags-silver-in-men-s-10-000m-as-india-s-medal-tally-rises-to-22-1790340530141">Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22</a>&nbsp;National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Kalikesh Singh Deo congratulated the pair for their achievement.&nbsp;“This is a remarkable achievement by Suruchi and Kamaljeet. To deliver under pressure, win gold and rewrite the Asian Games Record on the Asian Games stage speaks volumes about their talent, preparation and composure. Their performance is a proud moment for Indian shooting, and I congratulate both shooters on this outstanding achievement.”&nbsp;The result comes after a difficult individual campaign for several Indian shooters. Paris 2024 double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was among those expected to challenge for gold but finished without a medal in her individual event.

Speaking to WION’s Aditya Bhatia, Suruchi and Kamaljeet said they were happy with their performance in the final and felt that their preparation helped them execute their plans well.

Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a strong performance to win the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday (Sep 25). The duo also bounced back after missing out on medals in their respective individual events. Speaking to WION’s Aditya Bhatia, Suruchi and Kamaljeet said they were happy with their performance in the final and felt that their preparation helped them execute their plans well. “We always look to improve because there are some mistakes in every match. We will continue working on those areas and keep improving as long as we compete,” the duo said. They also felt that their performance in the final went according to plan, with their practice routine helping them stay consistent under pressure. “We did not face any major problems in the final. Everything went according to plan, just like we had practised. What we did on the range during training was exactly what we tried to do in the match,” they added. The gold marked India’s first shooting medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, with Suruchi and Kamaljeet also setting a new Asian Games record in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Also Read - Baranica Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze It is India’s second gold medal at the continental event, following the women’s cricket team’s title. Before this victory, Indian shooters had won five silver and three bronze medals in shooting. Also Read - Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22 National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Kalikesh Singh Deo congratulated the pair for their achievement. “This is a remarkable achievement by Suruchi and Kamaljeet. To deliver under pressure, win gold and rewrite the Asian Games Record on the Asian Games stage speaks volumes about their talent, preparation and composure. Their performance is a proud moment for Indian shooting, and I congratulate both shooters on this outstanding achievement.” The result comes after a difficult individual campaign for several Indian shooters. Paris 2024 double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was among those expected to challenge for gold but finished without a medal in her individual event.

Speaking to WION’s Aditya Bhatia, Suruchi and Kamaljeet said they were happy with their performance in the final and felt that their preparation helped them execute their plans well.

Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold

India’s Baranica Elangovan made history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday (Sep 25), winning bronze in the women’s pole vault to become the first Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in the event. Baranica cleared 4.15m to finish joint third with Kazakhstan’s Polina Ivanova, as both athletes cleared the same height and had identical attempts before failing to clear 4.25m. As a result, they shared the bronze medal.&nbsp;The medal is a landmark moment for Indian athletics, as Baranica became the country’s first-ever Asian Games medallist in pole vault across both the men’s and women’s events.Her bronze took India’s medal tally to 23, including two gold, nine silver and 12 bronze medals.&nbsp;Earlier, Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 10,000m after clocking 28:29.38 to finish second. Manpreet Kaur also secured bronze in the women’s shot put with a best throw of 17.17m on her fourth attempt.&nbsp;In shooting, Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar claimed silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-gulveer-singh-bags-silver-in-men-s-10-000m-as-india-s-medal-tally-rises-to-22-1790340530141">Asian Games 2026: Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22</a>&nbsp;Manush Shah and Diya Chitale added a bronze in table tennis mixed doubles after losing their semi-final to China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha.&nbsp;In squash, Joshana Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a medal by reaching the mixed doubles semi-finals. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh also progressed to their respective singles semi-finals.&nbsp;India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams reached the finals after defeating Thailand and Nepal respectively in their semi-final matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-could-not-sleep-gautam-gambhir-reveals-toughest-decision-to-pick-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-over-sanju-samson-1790335656692">'I could not..': Gambhir on 'toughest decision' to pick Sooryavanshi over Samson</a>&nbsp;The Indian women’s hockey team continued its winning run with a 3-1 victory over Japan in Pool B.&nbsp;Meanwhile, swimmer Rishabh Das finished sixth in the men’s 200m backstroke final, while weightlifter Seram Nirupama Devi came seventh in the women’s 61kg category. Boxer Preeti was knocked out in the round of 16 after a 0-5 defeat to North Korea’s Pang Chol Mi.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Baranica Elangovan made history at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, winning India’s first-ever pole vault medal with a 4.15m clearance for bronze in the women’s event.

India’s Baranica Elangovan made history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday (Sep 25), winning bronze in the women’s pole vault to become the first Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in the event. Baranica cleared 4.15m to finish joint third with Kazakhstan’s Polina Ivanova, as both athletes cleared the same height and had identical attempts before failing to clear 4.25m. As a result, they shared the bronze medal. The medal is a landmark moment for Indian athletics, as Baranica became the country’s first-ever Asian Games medallist in pole vault across both the men’s and women’s events. Her bronze took India’s medal tally to 23, including two gold, nine silver and 12 bronze medals. Earlier, Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 10,000m after clocking 28:29.38 to finish second. Manpreet Kaur also secured bronze in the women’s shot put with a best throw of 17.17m on her fourth attempt. In shooting, Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar claimed silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22 Manush Shah and Diya Chitale added a bronze in table tennis mixed doubles after losing their semi-final to China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha. In squash, Joshana Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a medal by reaching the mixed doubles semi-finals. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh also progressed to their respective singles semi-finals. India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams reached the finals after defeating Thailand and Nepal respectively in their semi-final matches. Also Read - 'I could not..': Gambhir on 'toughest decision' to pick Sooryavanshi over Samson The Indian women’s hockey team continued its winning run with a 3-1 victory over Japan in Pool B. Meanwhile, swimmer Rishabh Das finished sixth in the men’s 200m backstroke final, while weightlifter Seram Nirupama Devi came seventh in the women’s 61kg category. Boxer Preeti was knocked out in the round of 16 after a 0-5 defeat to North Korea’s Pang Chol Mi. With inputs from agencies

Baranica Elangovan made history at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, winning India’s first-ever pole vault medal with a 4.15m clearance for bronze in the women’s event.

Baranica Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze

India’s Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m event at the Asian Games 2026 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Friday (Sep 25). The 28-year-old clocked 28:29.38 to finish second behind Bahrain’s Birhanu Balew, who claimed gold with a late push and a time of 28:27.51. Balew’s compatriot Albert Kiptoo took bronze after finishing in 28:34.38.&nbsp;Gulveer, a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, stayed among the leading runners for most of the race and remained in medal contention until the final stages. Balew managed to pull away towards the finish, while Gulveer comfortably secured second place.&nbsp;The silver is an improvement on Gulveer’s performance at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he won bronze in the same event.&nbsp;Gulveer has been in strong form in recent years, as he won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.&nbsp;At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he became the first Indian to win two track medals at a single edition of the Games, claiming silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-could-not-sleep-gautam-gambhir-reveals-toughest-decision-to-pick-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-over-sanju-samson-1790335656692">'I could not sleep': Gautam Gambhir reveals 'toughest decision' to pick Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Sanju Samson</a>&nbsp;He had earlier won bronze in the men’s 5,000m at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s Pooja finished sixth in the women’s heptathlon 800m with a time of 2:16.43, while Anamika Aneesh finished eighth.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-hockey-india-women-strengthen-semifinal-hopes-with-3-1-win-over-japan-1790332244850">Asian Games Hockey: India women beat Japan 3-1, boost semifinal hopes</a> &nbsp;India also added another athletics medal on Friday, with Manpreet Kaur winning bronze in the women’s shot put. She recorded a best throw of 17.17m, while Krishna Jayasankar Menon finished fifth with 16.57m.&nbsp;At the time of writing, India had won 22 medals at the Asian Games, including two gold, nine silver and 11 bronze and were 12th in the standings.

The silver marks another major medal for Gulveer Singh this year, following his second-place finish at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

India’s Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m event at the Asian Games 2026 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Friday (Sep 25). The 28-year-old clocked 28:29.38 to finish second behind Bahrain’s Birhanu Balew, who claimed gold with a late push and a time of 28:27.51. Balew’s compatriot Albert Kiptoo took bronze after finishing in 28:34.38. Gulveer, a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, stayed among the leading runners for most of the race and remained in medal contention until the final stages. Balew managed to pull away towards the finish, while Gulveer comfortably secured second place. The silver is an improvement on Gulveer’s performance at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he won bronze in the same event. Gulveer has been in strong form in recent years, as he won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he became the first Indian to win two track medals at a single edition of the Games, claiming silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m. Also Read - 'I could not sleep': Gautam Gambhir reveals 'toughest decision' to pick Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Sanju Samson He had earlier won bronze in the men’s 5,000m at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. Meanwhile, India’s Pooja finished sixth in the women’s heptathlon 800m with a time of 2:16.43, while Anamika Aneesh finished eighth. Also Read - Asian Games Hockey: India women beat Japan 3-1, boost semifinal hopes India also added another athletics medal on Friday, with Manpreet Kaur winning bronze in the women’s shot put. She recorded a best throw of 17.17m, while Krishna Jayasankar Menon finished fifth with 16.57m. At the time of writing, India had won 22 medals at the Asian Games, including two gold, nine silver and 11 bronze and were 12th in the standings.

The silver marks another major medal for Gulveer Singh this year, following his second-place finish at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Asian Games 2026: Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about the emotional challenge of leaving Sanju Samson out of the playing XI during the T20I series in England, revealing that the decision kept him awake at night. Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year, was dropped after the opening match of the five-game series in England in July. India lost the first T20I, after which teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handed his international debut in Manchester.&nbsp;Gambhir admitted that the decision was particularly difficult because of Samson’s contribution to India’s World Cup-winning campaign. Speaking to JioStar ahead of India’s home season against the West Indies, he explained the thinking behind the selection call.&nbsp;“In two years of my journey, that was the only night I could not sleep and I told this to Sanju because I knew that it was probably the toughest decision in my coaching tenure in a T20 format because someone who was player of the tournament, and then you have to leave him out after three or four games."&nbsp;And the reason was probably Vaibhav was in that kind of form as well and we had to win the series.&nbsp;“Because ultimately you are there and when you are playing for India, or when you are coaching India, you want to win each and every series possible. I had a very, very honest conversation with him and I told him that that is one of the reasons why, because Vaibhav was in that kind of form, and we needed someone to score runs at the top, we needed that little bit of a platform at the top as well. And he was fine with it. And that’s a conversation which me and Sanju had, and he took it in good spirits,” said Gambhir.&nbsp;The decision was later reversed when India returned home for their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Samson replaced Sooryavanshi and responded with back-to-back fifties as India completed a 3-0 series sweep.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-hockey-india-women-strengthen-semifinal-hopes-with-3-1-win-over-japan-1790332244850">Asian Games, Hockey: India women strengthen semifinal hopes with 3-1 win over Japan</a>&nbsp;Gambhir also explained why strong recent form does not always guarantee a player a place in India’s playing XI.&nbsp;“I know, it is (tough). But then, I made him understand that I know you’re in good form, but sometimes with the players who have done well for a long time, you will have to wait for your opportunity."&nbsp;“There’s one more thing - social media or outside noise doesn’t decide the playing eleven. Playing eleven who, in that dressing room, or who the coach and captain feel can win us the match, or what is the best playing eleven, and who have done well for such a long time because if Vaibhav plays today, then it’s going to be a tough conversation between me and whoever we leave out, whether it’s Abhishek or Sanju." he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-liverpool-forward-mohamed-salah-banned-from-driving-in-united-kingdom-for-six-months-1790323354898">Ex-Liverpool forward Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months</a> &nbsp;Sooryavanshi’s emergence has added another challenge to India’s T20I selection plans. Although the teenager impressed on his international debut in Manchester, Gambhir stressed that India’s established combination cannot be changed simply because a young player is in good form.&nbsp;The India coach said continuity remains important given the team’s recent success. He also pointed to India’s quick turnaround between World Cup victories while urging the team not to overreact to a few poor performances. “For two years, imagine, you imagine we won the World Cup - which team in the history of sport has gone undefeated from one World Cup to the other and gone on to win the World Cup?&nbsp;“It didn’t take these guys 17 years to win the second World Cup. It took these guys only 17 months to win the third World Cup. Suddenly one bad series or three bad games here and there does not make them a bad player or does not make us a bad side. So it was very important for us to have that continuity," he concluded.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said dropping in-form opener Sanju Samson was the toughest decision of his coaching career and left him unable to sleep.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about the emotional challenge of leaving Sanju Samson out of the playing XI during the T20I series in England, revealing that the decision kept him awake at night. Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year, was dropped after the opening match of the five-game series in England in July. India lost the first T20I, after which teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handed his international debut in Manchester. Gambhir admitted that the decision was particularly difficult because of Samson’s contribution to India’s World Cup-winning campaign. Speaking to JioStar ahead of India’s home season against the West Indies, he explained the thinking behind the selection call. “In two years of my journey, that was the only night I could not sleep and I told this to Sanju because I knew that it was probably the toughest decision in my coaching tenure in a T20 format because someone who was player of the tournament, and then you have to leave him out after three or four games." And the reason was probably Vaibhav was in that kind of form as well and we had to win the series. “Because ultimately you are there and when you are playing for India, or when you are coaching India, you want to win each and every series possible. I had a very, very honest conversation with him and I told him that that is one of the reasons why, because Vaibhav was in that kind of form, and we needed someone to score runs at the top, we needed that little bit of a platform at the top as well. And he was fine with it. And that’s a conversation which me and Sanju had, and he took it in good spirits,” said Gambhir. The decision was later reversed when India returned home for their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Samson replaced Sooryavanshi and responded with back-to-back fifties as India completed a 3-0 series sweep. Also Read - Asian Games, Hockey: India women strengthen semifinal hopes with 3-1 win over Japan Gambhir also explained why strong recent form does not always guarantee a player a place in India’s playing XI. “I know, it is (tough). But then, I made him understand that I know you’re in good form, but sometimes with the players who have done well for a long time, you will have to wait for your opportunity." “There’s one more thing - social media or outside noise doesn’t decide the playing eleven. Playing eleven who, in that dressing room, or who the coach and captain feel can win us the match, or what is the best playing eleven, and who have done well for such a long time because if Vaibhav plays today, then it’s going to be a tough conversation between me and whoever we leave out, whether it’s Abhishek or Sanju." he added. Also Read - Ex-Liverpool forward Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months Sooryavanshi’s emergence has added another challenge to India’s T20I selection plans. Although the teenager impressed on his international debut in Manchester, Gambhir stressed that India’s established combination cannot be changed simply because a young player is in good form. The India coach said continuity remains important given the team’s recent success. He also pointed to India’s quick turnaround between World Cup victories while urging the team not to overreact to a few poor performances. “For two years, imagine, you imagine we won the World Cup - which team in the history of sport has gone undefeated from one World Cup to the other and gone on to win the World Cup? “It didn’t take these guys 17 years to win the second World Cup. It took these guys only 17 months to win the third World Cup. Suddenly one bad series or three bad games here and there does not make them a bad player or does not make us a bad side. So it was very important for us to have that continuity," he concluded.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said dropping in-form opener Sanju Samson was the toughest decision of his coaching career and left him unable to sleep.

'I could not sleep': Gautam Gambhir reveals 'toughest decision' to pick Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Sanju Samson

From Hashim Amla to Viv Richards, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 5000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Shai Hope and Babar Azam

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The Indian women’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, with a 3-1 win over the hosts on Friday (Sep 25). The victory was India’s fourth in a row and put them in a strong position to reach the semifinals. Lalremsiami opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Ishika Chaudhary doubled India’s lead in the 30th minute.&nbsp;&nbsp;Navneet Kaur then made it 3-0 in the 36th minute. Japan pulled one back through Shiho Kobayakawa in the 46th minute, but India held on for a comfortable win.&nbsp;India will play Singapore in their final Pool B match on Sunday.&nbsp;The Indian team had started the tournament with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan and followed it with a 17-1 victory against Indonesia before thrashing Thailand 20-1 to move to the top of Pool B.&nbsp;India started strongly against Japan and took the lead through Lalremsiami’s field goal. They continued to put pressure on the hosts, although Japan defended well and created a few chances of their own.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-liverpool-forward-mohamed-salah-banned-from-driving-in-united-kingdom-for-six-months-1790323354898">Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months</a>&nbsp;India earned five penalty corners in the first half but converted only one, with Ishika scoring from a rebound after Navneet’s initial effort was saved.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-how-suruchi-and-kamaljeet-ended-india-s-wait-for-shooting-gold-1790317558360">Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold</a>&nbsp;India extended their lead six minutes into the third quarter when Navneet produced a fine scoop after some excellent stickwork. The visitors dominated the period with sharp interceptions and a well-organised defence.&nbsp;Japan improved in the final quarter and reduced the deficit through Kobayakawa’s powerful tomahawk, however, India stayed composed and defended strongly, including against a late Japanese penalty corner, to secure another win.

India secured a 3-1 win over hosts Japan to make it four consecutive victories in the women’s hockey competition, strengthening their position in the race for the semi-finals after another impressive Pool B performance.

The Indian women’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, with a 3-1 win over the hosts on Friday (Sep 25). The victory was India’s fourth in a row and put them in a strong position to reach the semifinals. Lalremsiami opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Ishika Chaudhary doubled India’s lead in the 30th minute. Navneet Kaur then made it 3-0 in the 36th minute. Japan pulled one back through Shiho Kobayakawa in the 46th minute, but India held on for a comfortable win. India will play Singapore in their final Pool B match on Sunday. The Indian team had started the tournament with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan and followed it with a 17-1 victory against Indonesia before thrashing Thailand 20-1 to move to the top of Pool B. India started strongly against Japan and took the lead through Lalremsiami’s field goal. They continued to put pressure on the hosts, although Japan defended well and created a few chances of their own. Also Read - Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months India earned five penalty corners in the first half but converted only one, with Ishika scoring from a rebound after Navneet’s initial effort was saved. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold India extended their lead six minutes into the third quarter when Navneet produced a fine scoop after some excellent stickwork. The visitors dominated the period with sharp interceptions and a well-organised defence. Japan improved in the final quarter and reduced the deficit through Kobayakawa’s powerful tomahawk, however, India stayed composed and defended strongly, including against a late Japanese penalty corner, to secure another win.

India secured a 3-1 win over hosts Japan to make it four consecutive victories in the women’s hockey competition, strengthening their position in the race for the semi-finals after another impressive Pool B performance.

Asian Games, Hockey: India women strengthen semifinal hopes with 3-1 win over Japan

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24.<h2>Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom?</h2>On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-how-suruchi-and-kamaljeet-ended-india-s-wait-for-shooting-gold-1790317558360">Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold</a>During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban.To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car.<h2>Salah at Liverpool</h2>Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the RedsHe now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24. Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom? On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban. To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car. Salah at Liverpool Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the Reds He now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months

India finally has a gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 shooting events, and that too in some style. The Haryana-based duo of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet, on Friday (Sept. 25), won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event and set a new Asian Games record in the process. This is also India's second gold in the continental games, following the Indian women's cricket team's gold. Before this maiden gold, Indian shooters had won five silver and three bronze medals across events. Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medallist from Paris 2024, was expected to win gold but failed to clinch any medal in a disappointing campaign.<h2>How Suruchi and Kamaljeet won India's first shooting gold at the Asian Games</h2>First, Suruchi and Kamaljeet equalled the Asian Record in qualification by shooting a total of 587, matching the milestone set by Indian pair Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary at the ISSF World Cup in 2021. They fell short of the Qualification World Record of 591, held by China, by just four points. The Indian pair shot 196, 195, and 196 across the three series to equal the record.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-seema-breaks-16-year-drought-for-india-in-women-s-10-000m-with-historic-bronze-1790260746130">Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze</a>In the final event, which saw competition between the top four pairs, the Haryana duo shot 103.0, 99.4, 101.1, 61.2, 60.2, and 59.7 to win the gold with a total of 484.6 — setting an Asian Games Record. South Korea won the silver in the event with a total of 478.0, while the bronze went to Iran with a total of 415.8.

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Speaking on the achievement, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Shri Kalikesh Singh Deo said, “This is a remarkable achievement by Suruchi and Kamaljeet. To deliver under pressure, win gold and rewrite the Asian Games Record on the Asian Games stage speaks volumes about their talent, preparation and composure. Their performance is a proud moment for Indian shooting, and I congratulate both shooters on this outstanding achievement.”

Haryana duo Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won India's second Asian Games 2026 gold in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event with an Asian-record score of 484.6, following the women's cricket team's gold.

India finally has a gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 shooting events, and that too in some style. The Haryana-based duo of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet, on Friday (Sept. 25), won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event and set a new Asian Games record in the process. This is also India's second gold in the continental games, following the Indian women's cricket team's gold. Before this maiden gold, Indian shooters had won five silver and three bronze medals across events. Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medallist from Paris 2024, was expected to win gold but failed to clinch any medal in a disappointing campaign. How Suruchi and Kamaljeet won India's first shooting gold at the Asian Games First, Suruchi and Kamaljeet equalled the Asian Record in qualification by shooting a total of 587, matching the milestone set by Indian pair Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary at the ISSF World Cup in 2021. They fell short of the Qualification World Record of 591, held by China, by just four points. The Indian pair shot 196, 195, and 196 across the three series to equal the record. Also Read - Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze In the final event, which saw competition between the top four pairs, the Haryana duo shot 103.0, 99.4, 101.1, 61.2, 60.2, and 59.7 to win the gold with a total of 484.6 — setting an Asian Games Record. South Korea won the silver in the event with a total of 478.0, while the bronze went to Iran with a total of 415.8.

Haryana duo Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won India's second Asian Games 2026 gold in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event with an Asian-record score of 484.6, following the women's cricket team's gold.

Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan, who went viral for his AK-47 gun celebration in the Asia Cup against India, hopes to lead his team beyond the Asian Games. Farhan has been named captain of the Pakistan cricket team for the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, in which the Men in Green start their campaign on September 28 as one of the seeded teams. Apart from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will also start their campaigns directly from the quarter-finals. Pakistan has fielded a rather inexperienced side for the continental games, but Farhan isn't fazed by that and looks to lead by example.<h2>Farhan, who went viral for AK-47 celebration, speaks on leading Pakistan in Asian Games</h2>"It is quite a proud moment to be leading Pakistan," said Farhan while talking to reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's preparatory camp in Karachi. "There is no pressure on me whether I play as a captain or a player and I will continue to bat how I usually do [in an aggressive manner] … The players observe what their captain does, so as a captain you have to lead by example, which I intend to do."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-coach-sammy-looking-at-india-series-as-opportunity-to-finetune-ahead-of-odi-world-cup-2027-qualifiers-1790305816922">West Indies coach Sammy looking at India series as opportunity to finetune ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers</a>As for Pakistan's inexperienced side for the Asian Games, Farhan added: "It is not like the players who have been selected for the Asian Games are inexperienced. They have all played international cricket [or] came into the team after proving themselves in domestic cricket and the PSL. I have a lot of confidence in these players."<h2>Pakistan squad for Asian Games men's cricket</h2>Sahibzada Farhan (capt), Abdul Samad (vice-capt), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Muqeem, and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper).

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan, known for his AK-47 celebration in the Asia Cup, aims to lead his team at the Asian Games in Japan, starting September 28, despite an inexperienced squad.

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan, who went viral for his AK-47 gun celebration in the Asia Cup against India, hopes to lead his team beyond the Asian Games. Farhan has been named captain of the Pakistan cricket team for the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, in which the Men in Green start their campaign on September 28 as one of the seeded teams. Apart from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will also start their campaigns directly from the quarter-finals. Pakistan has fielded a rather inexperienced side for the continental games, but Farhan isn't fazed by that and looks to lead by example. Farhan, who went viral for AK-47 celebration, speaks on leading Pakistan in Asian Games "It is quite a proud moment to be leading Pakistan," said Farhan while talking to reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's preparatory camp in Karachi. "There is no pressure on me whether I play as a captain or a player and I will continue to bat how I usually do [in an aggressive manner] … The players observe what their captain does, so as a captain you have to lead by example, which I intend to do." Also Read - West Indies coach Sammy looking at India series as opportunity to finetune ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers As for Pakistan's inexperienced side for the Asian Games, Farhan added: "It is not like the players who have been selected for the Asian Games are inexperienced. They have all played international cricket [or] came into the team after proving themselves in domestic cricket and the PSL. I have a lot of confidence in these players." Pakistan squad for Asian Games men's cricket Sahibzada Farhan (capt), Abdul Samad (vice-capt), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Muqeem, and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper).

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan, known for his AK-47 celebration in the Asia Cup, aims to lead his team at the Asian Games in Japan, starting September 28, despite an inexperienced squad.

Farhan, who went viral for AK47 celebration vs India in Asia Cup, hopes to lead Pakistan beyond Asian Games

West Indies coach Daren Sammy is looking at the upcoming ODI series against India as an opportunity to fine-tune the team ahead of their ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers in February. The West Indies have failed to qualify directly for the ODI World Cup for the second time in a row, after only the top eight teams - apart from co-hosts South Africa - were given direct entry for the marquee event. Sammy, however, has accepted the reality and views the India series as a chance to measure the team and improve from there. The three-match ODI series between West Indies and India starts on Sunday, with the first match scheduled to be played in Thiruvananthapuram.<h2>Sammy on what the India series means for the West Indies</h2>"It's been 24 years since we've won a series here in India," Sammy said on Thursday (Sept. 24) while talking to reporters. "So it's a great opportunity for us as a team to come out here, challenge ourselves, and measure where we are in ODIs. And I think it's a great opportunity for us, with the players that we have, to come and put on a good show against India and look to win a series — something we've not done in 24 years."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-aus-1st-odi-breetzke-maharaj-star-as-south-africa-beat-australia-by-67-runs-1790268316703">Breetzke, Maharaj star as South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs</a>"If you want to win a major ICC event, especially in the white-ball format, you have to beat India," he added. "And us playing them here at home in their conditions, performing well, and winning gives us a fair idea as to what we can do as a team and how capable we are of competing on the world stage. Heading into the qualifiers in February, you know, that is our No. 1 focus — continuing to fine-tune the team so that when we go to the qualifiers, we put ourselves in a position to book our ticket to South Africa."<h2>India looks to Virat and Rohit as countdown to ODI World Cup 2027 begins</h2>The hosts, India, who lost the last ODI World Cup final at home in 2023, will also be looking at the series as a key phase of preparation for the marquee event. The focus will be on veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have faced constant scrutiny over their chances of playing in the ODI World Cup 2027 after retiring from T20Is and Tests.Along with them, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who also retired from T20Is along with Rohit and Virat in 2024, will be hoping to make his case for the 50-over World Cup.

West Indies view their upcoming ODI series in India as crucial prep for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while India look to refine their squad around veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy is looking at the upcoming ODI series against India as an opportunity to fine-tune the team ahead of their ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers in February. The West Indies have failed to qualify directly for the ODI World Cup for the second time in a row, after only the top eight teams - apart from co-hosts South Africa - were given direct entry for the marquee event. Sammy, however, has accepted the reality and views the India series as a chance to measure the team and improve from there. The three-match ODI series between West Indies and India starts on Sunday, with the first match scheduled to be played in Thiruvananthapuram. Sammy on what the India series means for the West Indies "It's been 24 years since we've won a series here in India," Sammy said on Thursday (Sept. 24) while talking to reporters. "So it's a great opportunity for us as a team to come out here, challenge ourselves, and measure where we are in ODIs. And I think it's a great opportunity for us, with the players that we have, to come and put on a good show against India and look to win a series — something we've not done in 24 years." Also Read - Breetzke, Maharaj star as South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs "If you want to win a major ICC event, especially in the white-ball format, you have to beat India," he added. "And us playing them here at home in their conditions, performing well, and winning gives us a fair idea as to what we can do as a team and how capable we are of competing on the world stage. Heading into the qualifiers in February, you know, that is our No. 1 focus — continuing to fine-tune the team so that when we go to the qualifiers, we put ourselves in a position to book our ticket to South Africa." India looks to Virat and Rohit as countdown to ODI World Cup 2027 begins The hosts, India, who lost the last ODI World Cup final at home in 2023, will also be looking at the series as a key phase of preparation for the marquee event. The focus will be on veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have faced constant scrutiny over their chances of playing in the ODI World Cup 2027 after retiring from T20Is and Tests. Along with them, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who also retired from T20Is along with Rohit and Virat in 2024, will be hoping to make his case for the 50-over World Cup.

West Indies view their upcoming ODI series in India as crucial prep for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while India look to refine their squad around veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

West Indies coach Sammy looking at India series as opportunity to finetune ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World Cup with two more goals for his country in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Scandinavian rivals Denmark.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-seema-breaks-16-year-drought-for-india-in-women-s-10-000m-with-historic-bronze-1790260746130">Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze</a>Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has vowed to reinvigorate Germany after replacing Julian Nagelsmann following the country's third successive early World Cup exit.Klopp returned to the dugout in Amsterdam for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, facing a Netherlands side led by ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi Hernandez, who succeeded Ronald Koeman as coach.Germany's night got off to a rocky start when they lost Jamal Musiala to injury in the warm-up. Kai Havertz also limped off but Klopp seemed on course for his first win at international level thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal on 32 minutes.Netherlands players remonstrated furiously with the referee and their opponents as play continued with Dutch forward Brian Brobbey down injured, before Nmecha fired home a loose ball from close range.However, Gakpo thumped in a terrific volley in added time from a cross by debutant Ruben van Bommel -- son of former Dutch midfielder and new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel -- to thwart Klopp and Germany."There's a long list of things that went well. We got off to a great start, then had real trouble for 10 minutes," Klopp told German broadcaster RTL."I'm very pleased with many individual performances, and with the passion, too. But we can play better football -- most definitely."<h2>Frustrating night for Ronaldo</h2>Cristiano Ronaldo, who is refusing to set a date for his international retirement at the age of 41, missed a handful of chances and had a goal ruled out for offside as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon.Joao Felix's deflected 25-yard drive gave new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus his first win in charge."It was a very good game from our side," Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes told BBC Sport."We controlled the game and had a lot of chances to score more, but we were not capable of it. We wanted the three points and we got that."In Oslo, Norway surged two ahead against Denmark through strikes from Oscar Bobb and Haaland.The Danes, who had to watch from home this summer as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, hit back as Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a free-kick and Rasmus Hojlund nodded them level on the hour.Haaland grabbed the winner for Norway by lashing in his 64th international goal in just 56 appearances following a cut-back from captain Martin Odegaard."That felt good. It's great to beat our neighbours and start with a win," Odegaard told Norway's TV2."There's plenty we can do better, but even when we were pushed back, we found a way to take back the lead."Norway will stay in the capital to face Portugal in their second Group A4 fixture on Sunday.Greece came from behind to surprise Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade to send them top of Group A2, above Germany and the Netherlands.Andrija Zivkovic gave the hosts an early lead, but Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis equalised before substitute Tasos Douvikas struck deep into stoppage time.In Group B3, Kosovo edged the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Pristina courtesy of a late goal from Vedat Muriqi.Austria also made a winning start after taking advantage of Sayed Abu Farchi's red card to beat Israel 3-1 in Linz.Abu Farchi was sent off for a second booking after he celebrated his equaliser by using the corner flag to make a gun-firing gesture.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany reign began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo's late equalizer. Portugal beat Wales 1-0, while Norway edged Denmark 3-2 via Erling Haaland.

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World Cup with two more goals for his country in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Scandinavian rivals Denmark. Also Read - Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has vowed to reinvigorate Germany after replacing Julian Nagelsmann following the country's third successive early World Cup exit. Klopp returned to the dugout in Amsterdam for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, facing a Netherlands side led by ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi Hernandez, who succeeded Ronald Koeman as coach. Germany's night got off to a rocky start when they lost Jamal Musiala to injury in the warm-up. Kai Havertz also limped off but Klopp seemed on course for his first win at international level thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal on 32 minutes. Netherlands players remonstrated furiously with the referee and their opponents as play continued with Dutch forward Brian Brobbey down injured, before Nmecha fired home a loose ball from close range. However, Gakpo thumped in a terrific volley in added time from a cross by debutant Ruben van Bommel -- son of former Dutch midfielder and new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel -- to thwart Klopp and Germany. "There's a long list of things that went well. We got off to a great start, then had real trouble for 10 minutes," Klopp told German broadcaster RTL. "I'm very pleased with many individual performances, and with the passion, too. But we can play better football -- most definitely." Frustrating night for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo, who is refusing to set a date for his international retirement at the age of 41, missed a handful of chances and had a goal ruled out for offside as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon. Joao Felix's deflected 25-yard drive gave new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus his first win in charge. "It was a very good game from our side," Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes told BBC Sport. "We controlled the game and had a lot of chances to score more, but we were not capable of it. We wanted the three points and we got that." In Oslo, Norway surged two ahead against Denmark through strikes from Oscar Bobb and Haaland. The Danes, who had to watch from home this summer as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, hit back as Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a free-kick and Rasmus Hojlund nodded them level on the hour. Haaland grabbed the winner for Norway by lashing in his 64th international goal in just 56 appearances following a cut-back from captain Martin Odegaard. "That felt good. It's great to beat our neighbours and start with a win," Odegaard told Norway's TV2. "There's plenty we can do better, but even when we were pushed back, we found a way to take back the lead." Norway will stay in the capital to face Portugal in their second Group A4 fixture on Sunday. Greece came from behind to surprise Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade to send them top of Group A2, above Germany and the Netherlands. Andrija Zivkovic gave the hosts an early lead, but Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis equalised before substitute Tasos Douvikas struck deep into stoppage time. In Group B3, Kosovo edged the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Pristina courtesy of a late goal from Vedat Muriqi. Austria also made a winning start after taking advantage of Sayed Abu Farchi's red card to beat Israel 3-1 in Linz. Abu Farchi was sent off for a second booking after he celebrated his equaliser by using the corner flag to make a gun-firing gesture.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany reign began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo's late equalizer. Portugal beat Wales 1-0, while Norway edged Denmark 3-2 via Erling Haaland.

Nations League: Germany draw on Klopp debut; Portugal, Norway win

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa put in a strong all-round display to beat Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI in Durban on Thursday. It was the first ODI meeting between the two teams since Australia defeated South Africa in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.After opting to bowl following the toss, Australia struck early through Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, who dismissed Quinton de Kock for 18 with his first delivery in the eighth over to reduce South Africa to 29/2.&nbsp;Matthew Breetzke then steadied the innings and played a confident knock. He found the gaps well and went on to score his second ODI century. South Africa continued to lose wickets, with Bavuma making 30 and Ryan Rickelton scoring 27.&nbsp;Marco Jansen then changed the momentum with a quick 75 off 59 balls. His partnership with Breetzke helped South Africa move close to 300, but the hosts eventually finished on 297. Ellis was Australia’s best bowler with 3/57, while Adam Zampa took 2/50.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-day-5-seema-mixed-relay-shine-with-athletics-medals-roshibina-takes-wushu-silver-1790264307032">Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay shine with athletics medals, Roshibina takes Wushu silver</a>&nbsp;Australia started the chase strongly, with captain Mitchell Marsh attacking the bowlers. He scored 60 off 36 balls before Keshav Maharaj dismissed him in the 10th over, with Australia on 90.&nbsp;South Africa’s spinners then took control as Maharaj claimed 4/20, while Bjorn Fortuin picked up 2/34. Travis Head (36), Cooper Connolly (38) and Matt Renshaw (44) offered resistance, but Australia struggled against the spin and were bowled out.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-dec-11-in-cardiff-1790255128282">Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11</a>&nbsp;The second ODI will be played in Johannesburg on Sunday, followed by the third match. The teams will then meet in an ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series.

Breetzke’s 112 helped South Africa post 297/8 before Keshav Maharaj’s four-wicket haul bowled Australia out for 230, securing a 67-run victory.

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa put in a strong all-round display to beat Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI in Durban on Thursday. It was the first ODI meeting between the two teams since Australia defeated South Africa in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. After opting to bowl following the toss, Australia struck early through Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, who dismissed Quinton de Kock for 18 with his first delivery in the eighth over to reduce South Africa to 29/2. Matthew Breetzke then steadied the innings and played a confident knock. He found the gaps well and went on to score his second ODI century. South Africa continued to lose wickets, with Bavuma making 30 and Ryan Rickelton scoring 27. Marco Jansen then changed the momentum with a quick 75 off 59 balls. His partnership with Breetzke helped South Africa move close to 300, but the hosts eventually finished on 297. Ellis was Australia’s best bowler with 3/57, while Adam Zampa took 2/50. Also Read - Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay shine with athletics medals, Roshibina takes Wushu silver Australia started the chase strongly, with captain Mitchell Marsh attacking the bowlers. He scored 60 off 36 balls before Keshav Maharaj dismissed him in the 10th over, with Australia on 90. South Africa’s spinners then took control as Maharaj claimed 4/20, while Bjorn Fortuin picked up 2/34. Travis Head (36), Cooper Connolly (38) and Matt Renshaw (44) offered resistance, but Australia struggled against the spin and were bowled out. Also Read - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 The second ODI will be played in Johannesburg on Sunday, followed by the third match. The teams will then meet in an ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series.

Breetzke’s 112 helped South Africa post 297/8 before Keshav Maharaj’s four-wicket haul bowled Australia out for 230, securing a 67-run victory.

SA vs AUS 1st ODI: Breetzke, Maharaj star as South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs

India had a strong Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday (Sep 24), winning five medals across shooting, rowing, wushu and athletics. The day began with Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka winning bronze in the mixed team skeet event. Both shooters had earlier won bronze in their respective women’s and men’s team events.&nbsp;India’s second medal came in rowing, where Satnam Singh and Salman Khan finished third in the men’s double sculls. The Indian pair were second at the 1,500m mark but dropped to third in the final 500m. They clocked 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, finishing 3.88 seconds behind gold medallists China.&nbsp;Roshibina Devi then won silver in wushu and created history for India, as she became the country’s most successful wushu player at the Asian Games after securing her third consecutive medal at the continental event.&nbsp;Athlete Seema Kumari added another bronze to India’s tally in the women’s 10,000m final. She clocked 32:50.05 to become India’s first medallist in the event at the Asian Games in 16 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;India’s fifth medal of the day came in the mixed 4x400m relay, with Poovamma Raju, Vishal Thennarasu, Vithya Ramraj and Manu TS won silver with a time of 3:14.46. The quartet successfully defended the silver medal India won in the event at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Bahrain took gold in a Games-record time of 3:12.87.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-seema-breaks-16-year-drought-for-india-in-women-s-10-000m-with-historic-bronze-1790260746130">Asian Games 2026: Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze</a><h3>India remain unbeaten in kabaddi</h3>India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams continued their unbeaten runs and stayed on course to defend their Asian Games gold medals.&nbsp;The men’s team defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, while the women’s team registered a convincing 50-25 win over Japan. The victory also helped the women’s team reach the semifinals and secure at least a bronze medal.<h3>Anahat, Tanvi set up all-Indian squash quarterfinal</h3>India made good progress in squash as Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals after winning their respective matches, setting up an all-Indian last-eight clash.&nbsp;In the men’s singles, Abhay Singh beat Sri Lanka’s Ravindu Laksiri 3-0 in 25 minutes and won 11-5, 11-6, 11-0. Veer Chotrani also advanced after a tough 3-2 win over Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva in a match that lasted one hour and nine minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-dec-11-in-cardiff-1790255128282">Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11</a>&nbsp;Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar also moved into the mixed doubles quarterfinals after defeating fellow Indians Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz in straight games.<h3>Dilpreet hat-trick powers India past Korea</h3>The Indian men’s hockey team strengthened its position at the top of Pool A with an 8-2 win over Korea.&nbsp;Forward Dilpreet Singh was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick as India registered its third straight victory and strengthened its position in the race for a semifinal spot.<h3>Bhavani Devi exits after Round of 16</h3>India’s fencing campaign ended without a medal after C A Bhavani Devi and Shreya Gupta were eliminated from the women’s individual sabre event.&nbsp;Bhavani, India’s first fencer to compete at the Olympics, defeated Mongolia’s Oulen Tugsjargan 15-8 in the round of 32 to reach the last 16. However, she lost 5-15 to China’s Rao Xueyi in the pre-quarterfinals.

India added five medals on Day 5 as Seema Kumari and the mixed 4x400m relay secured athletics medals, while shooting, wushu and rowing also contributed to the haul.

India had a strong Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday (Sep 24), winning five medals across shooting, rowing, wushu and athletics. The day began with Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka winning bronze in the mixed team skeet event. Both shooters had earlier won bronze in their respective women’s and men’s team events. India’s second medal came in rowing, where Satnam Singh and Salman Khan finished third in the men’s double sculls. The Indian pair were second at the 1,500m mark but dropped to third in the final 500m. They clocked 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, finishing 3.88 seconds behind gold medallists China. Roshibina Devi then won silver in wushu and created history for India, as she became the country’s most successful wushu player at the Asian Games after securing her third consecutive medal at the continental event. Athlete Seema Kumari added another bronze to India’s tally in the women’s 10,000m final. She clocked 32:50.05 to become India’s first medallist in the event at the Asian Games in 16 years. India’s fifth medal of the day came in the mixed 4x400m relay, with Poovamma Raju, Vishal Thennarasu, Vithya Ramraj and Manu TS won silver with a time of 3:14.46. The quartet successfully defended the silver medal India won in the event at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Bahrain took gold in a Games-record time of 3:12.87. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze India remain unbeaten in kabaddi India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams continued their unbeaten runs and stayed on course to defend their Asian Games gold medals. The men’s team defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, while the women’s team registered a convincing 50-25 win over Japan. The victory also helped the women’s team reach the semifinals and secure at least a bronze medal. Anahat, Tanvi set up all-Indian squash quarterfinal India made good progress in squash as Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals after winning their respective matches, setting up an all-Indian last-eight clash. In the men’s singles, Abhay Singh beat Sri Lanka’s Ravindu Laksiri 3-0 in 25 minutes and won 11-5, 11-6, 11-0. Veer Chotrani also advanced after a tough 3-2 win over Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva in a match that lasted one hour and nine minutes. Also Read - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar also moved into the mixed doubles quarterfinals after defeating fellow Indians Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz in straight games. Dilpreet hat-trick powers India past Korea The Indian men’s hockey team strengthened its position at the top of Pool A with an 8-2 win over Korea. Forward Dilpreet Singh was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick as India registered its third straight victory and strengthened its position in the race for a semifinal spot. Bhavani Devi exits after Round of 16 India’s fencing campaign ended without a medal after C A Bhavani Devi and Shreya Gupta were eliminated from the women’s individual sabre event. Bhavani, India’s first fencer to compete at the Olympics, defeated Mongolia’s Oulen Tugsjargan 15-8 in the round of 32 to reach the last 16. However, she lost 5-15 to China’s Rao Xueyi in the pre-quarterfinals.

India added five medals on Day 5 as Seema Kumari and the mixed 4x400m relay secured athletics medals, while shooting, wushu and rowing also contributed to the haul.

Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay shine with athletics medals, Roshibina takes Wushu silver

India’s long wait for a medal in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games has ended, as Seema Kumari produced a strong performance in the final on Thursday to win the bronze medal and end a 16-year wait for India in the event. Seema clocked 32:50.05 to finish third in a closely fought race, winning India’s third-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s 10,000m. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi won the gold in 32:39.18, while Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka claimed silver with a time of 32:41.54.&nbsp;Yavi and Tanaka battled closely for the gold medal in the final stages, with the Bahraini athlete eventually pulling ahead. Seema, meanwhile, maintained her position and kept the chasing runners behind her to secure the bronze.&nbsp;Her medal is India’s first in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games since 2010. It is also Indian athletics’ first podium finish at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-dec-11-in-cardiff-1790255128282">Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 in Cardiff</a>&nbsp;The race demanded patience and endurance, with the leading runners gradually breaking away from the rest of the field.&nbsp;Yavi and Tanaka eventually moved clear and turned the closing stages into a battle for gold. While Seema could not match their pace, she had done enough earlier in the race to stay in medal contention.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pan-international-friendly-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1790250626472">IND vs PAN, international friendly: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;She kept pushing until the finish and crossed the line in 32:50.05 to secure a memorable bronze for India.<h3>Women’s 10,000m final results</h3><ul><li>Winfred Yavi (Bahrain) - 32:39.18</li><li>Nozomi Tanaka (Japan) - 32:41.54</li><li>Seema Kumari (India) - 32:50.05</li></ul>

Indian track and field athlete Seema Kumari clinched a landmark bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Asian Games on Thursday, clocking 32:50.05.

India’s long wait for a medal in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games has ended, as Seema Kumari produced a strong performance in the final on Thursday to win the bronze medal and end a 16-year wait for India in the event. Seema clocked 32:50.05 to finish third in a closely fought race, winning India’s third-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s 10,000m. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi won the gold in 32:39.18, while Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka claimed silver with a time of 32:41.54. Yavi and Tanaka battled closely for the gold medal in the final stages, with the Bahraini athlete eventually pulling ahead. Seema, meanwhile, maintained her position and kept the chasing runners behind her to secure the bronze. Her medal is India’s first in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games since 2010. It is also Indian athletics’ first podium finish at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Also Read - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 in Cardiff The race demanded patience and endurance, with the leading runners gradually breaking away from the rest of the field. Yavi and Tanaka eventually moved clear and turned the closing stages into a battle for gold. While Seema could not match their pace, she had done enough earlier in the race to stay in medal contention. Also Read - IND vs PAN, international friendly: Where to watch live streaming in India? She kept pushing until the finish and crossed the line in 32:50.05 to secure a memorable bronze for India. Women’s 10,000m final results Winfred Yavi (Bahrain) - 32:39.18 Nozomi Tanaka (Japan) - 32:41.54 Seema Kumari (India) - 32:50.05

Indian track and field athlete Seema Kumari clinched a landmark bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Asian Games on Thursday, clocking 32:50.05.

Asian Games 2026: Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze

Tyson Fury will take on Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Dec 11. After months of negotiations, which at one point put the fight in doubt as Fury pushed for another bout with Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabian boxing figure Turki Alalshikh confirmed the date and venue on Thursday.&nbsp;“For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight,” he wrote on social media.&nbsp;“Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me. I can now confirm that Fury Vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans. The time for talking is over…”&nbsp;&nbsp;The Principality Stadium has hosted major sporting events, including Champions League and FA Cup finals, along with Wales football and rugby matches. The confirmation now allows both fighters to begin their preparations for one of the biggest fights in British boxing.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pan-international-friendly-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1790250626472">IND vs PAN, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;The bout will be available on streaming platform Netflix. &nbsp;The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, when he defeated 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand. While, Joshua was knocked down twice in the opening round before recovering to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent fight two months ago.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-indians-appoint-luke-williams-as-head-coach-for-women-s-premier-league-1790249163143">Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League</a>&nbsp;Overall, Fury has won 36 of his 39 professional fights and has held the WBC, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles during his career. The ‘Gypsy King’ lost twice to Usyk in world title fights in 2024.&nbsp;Whereas, Joshua has 30 wins from 34 fights and has previously held the WBO and IBF titles. He suffered two defeats against Usyk in 2021 and 2022.&nbsp;Fury and Joshua will begin the build-up to their fight at a press conference in London on Sept 30. With inputs from agencies

The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, defeating 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand, while Joshua recovered from two knockdowns in the opening round to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent bout two months ago.

Tyson Fury will take on Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Dec 11. After months of negotiations, which at one point put the fight in doubt as Fury pushed for another bout with Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabian boxing figure Turki Alalshikh confirmed the date and venue on Thursday. “For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight,” he wrote on social media. “Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me. I can now confirm that Fury Vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans. The time for talking is over…” The Principality Stadium has hosted major sporting events, including Champions League and FA Cup finals, along with Wales football and rugby matches. The confirmation now allows both fighters to begin their preparations for one of the biggest fights in British boxing. Also Read - IND vs PAN, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India? The bout will be available on streaming platform Netflix. The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, when he defeated 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand. While, Joshua was knocked down twice in the opening round before recovering to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent fight two months ago. Also Read - Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League Overall, Fury has won 36 of his 39 professional fights and has held the WBC, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles during his career. The ‘Gypsy King’ lost twice to Usyk in world title fights in 2024. Whereas, Joshua has 30 wins from 34 fights and has previously held the WBO and IBF titles. He suffered two defeats against Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Fury and Joshua will begin the build-up to their fight at a press conference in London on Sept 30. With inputs from agencies

The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, defeating 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand, while Joshua recovered from two knockdowns in the opening round to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent bout two months ago.

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