Neeru Dhanda won India's first gold in individual trap shooting at the Asian Games held in Nagoya. Sudesh Devi, her mother, celebrated the news with pride, highlighting their family's struggles and sacrifices. Neeru overcame health challenges before the competition, demonstrating resilience and determination. Although they faced financial difficulties, the family maintained unwavering support for her ambitions. This victory reflects the changing perception of women in sports within their community.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/IDV6HGh
Ashmita Dey carries a remarkable journey into the 2026 Asian Games after becoming the first Indian judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold. From growing up amid food shortages and a pawned gold earring to losing her father before the CWG, Dey has fought through financial hardship, injury and grief. Now a DSP in the Uttar Pradesh Police, she faces a strong Asian field and India's 32-year wait for another judo medal.
Akshaj Shenoy returns to the Asian Games as captain of India's League of Legends team, three years after the side finished fifth in Hangzhou. Four players from that campaign return, joined by two Asian Games debutants. The group has since won in South Asia, competed against stronger regional opposition and joined S8UL. Now, against South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, they want to compete, not simply learn.
A small chole bhature shop in Mumbai was on the brink of closure due to massive debts. After a comedian's Instagram recommendation, the business experienced sudden popularity and went viral. An order from Anushka Sharma for Virat Kohli further boosted their visibility and customer base. The brothers quickly expanded from one outlet to four as demand surged significantly.
Yashvir Singh secured his second major international medal of the year after winning silver in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The Indian athlete produced a personal best of 85.72m with his final attempt but could not overtake Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage for gold. Yashvir had earlier won bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Boston Bruins reportedly made a trade offer to acquire Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings. The offer was rejected, with speculations suggesting Larkin's preference for a fresh start elsewhere. Larkin provided a list of teams he is willing to join, excluding the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Bruins are focused on strengthening their center position for upcoming competitions.
Virat Kohli's century against West Indies on Sunday was not just another hundred. It came with a string of milestones and records as the India star continued to show his ability to score quickly even at this stage of his career. Kohli hit 139 not out off 88 balls in India's eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram. His century came off 74 balls, making it the third-fastest ODI hundred of his career.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at only 15, has quickly become a rising star in Indian cricket. With exceptional skills and standout performances, he has captured the interest of cricket enthusiasts on a global scale. Dhruv Jurel, who competes alongside him, acknowledges the singular nature of Sooryavanshi's abilities. Although Jurel has found success in recent games, he believes comparisons to Sooryavanshi are unwarranted, as the young talent's impact resonates profoundly in the sport.
Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, ending India’s 44-year wait for a medal in the event. He clocked a personal best of 2:11:37, finishing behind Japan’s Ichitaka Yamashita. Barwal’s silver is India’s fourth Asian Games marathon medal and follows his national-record performance earlier this year. Kartik Karkera finished 17th.