India’s Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won the silver medal in the women’s compound doubles event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Indian pair lost 141-150 to China’s Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing in the final.
On October 21, India aims to build on its momentum during the Asian Para Games. A variety of athletes are set to compete across disciplines such as athletics, swimming, and powerlifting. Following a successful previous day, the team is eager to boost its medal count, with numerous medal events lined up that highlight emerging talent across various sports.
India's para archer Sheetal Devi broke a seven-year-old world record by scoring 149 in the women's compound elimination round at the Asian Para Games 2026. Sheetal surpassed the previous record of 148, set by Jessica Stretton, during her pre-quarterfinal match against Chan Yuen.
Bhavina Patel won a bronze medal in the women's singles Class 4-5 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games 2026. She lost in the semi-finals to Zhang Bian of China, finishing her singles campaign. Previously, Bhavina was the flag bearer for India at these Games. Her notable achievements include winning silver at the Tokyo Paralympics and gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Asian Para Games 2026:India’s para-athletes are set to participate in a full day of events at the Asian Para Games. Key competitors like Nishad Kumar and Avani Lekhara will compete in various sports throughout the day. Events include para athletics, swimming, badminton, and archery among others, with several medal opportunities available. India’s men’s blind football team will also play against Thailand in a preliminary matchup.
Travis Kelce’s $5.35 million Ohio mansion faces fresh scrutiny as local officials continue reviewing plans for the historic lakeside estate. While the revised six-foot privacy fence received approval in September, the proposed rear landscaping remains unresolved. Neighbors have raised concerns about tree heights and potential damage to shared sewer lines. Bratenahl’s Architectural Review Board is scheduled to revisit the landscaping proposal on November 10, 2026, leaving parts of the property improvements pending.
Pakistan last reached the final of an ICC tournament at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, where they lost to England in Melbourne.
Gerard Piqué has expanded his sporting investments by joining FYERS American Gambits as a strategic shareholder in August 2026. The former Barcelona defender, who previously invested in Freestyle Chess, brings experience from building the Kings League. His latest move coincided with American Gambits finishing third in the Global Chess League’s fourth season in Bengaluru.
Indian cricketers have had a busy couple of months, playing several bilateral series as well as competing at the Asian Games in Japan.
In an exclusive interaction with TimesofIndia.com, China’s No. 1 Wei Yi opens up about the exhaustion of competing in his maiden Candidates Tournament, describing the end of the gruelling 14-round event as a relief. The Grandmaster reflects on his performance in Cyprus, the pressures of elite chess, why players sometimes need extended breaks to recover, and more.