Asian Para Games: Rio gold medallist Mariyappan to be India’s flag-bearer

Mariyappan was the fourth Indian to win an individual Olympic / Paralympic gold medal when he cleared 1.89m in the high jump T42 category in Rio

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· Oct 02, 2018 · 05:41 pm

Rs 3 cr in Haryana, 10 lakh in Bengal: The disparity in state cash prizes for Asiad medallists

Some state associations have chosen to ride the publicity bandwagon and announce special cash prizes that are not really part of their policy.

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· Sep 27, 2018 · 04:57 pm

Asiad gold medallist Swapna Barman hopes for a house close to training base, might need surgery

Mamata Banerjee had promised Barman Rs 10 lakh and a government job a day after she scripted history in Jakarta.

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· Sep 08, 2018 · 09:00 am

Campers versus non-campers, strategic tweaks: The inside story of India’s Asian Games relay medals

The question of co-ordination, baton drops and doping-related challenges has seen the composition of the relay team being changed several times.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Sep 07, 2018 · 07:52 pm

Unexpected: National record holder and Asiad silver medallist Ayyasamy Dharun on his journey

Dharun started as a relay specialist, but came into his own in the 400 metres hurdles, becoming the first Indian man to go under 49 seconds.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Sep 04, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal’s father died just as the shot-putter reached India

Tajinderpal had said after winning the gold medal that his father Karam Singh was suffering from cancer.

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· Sep 04, 2018 · 05:44 pm

Data check: Breaking down India’s medal tally at the 2018 Asian Games

Since the Busan Games in 2002, Indian athletes feature on the podium at the Asiad with increasing consistency.

Anand Katakam

· Sep 04, 2018 · 05:14 pm

India’s report card at 2018 Asian Games: The hits and misses from major disciplines

India returned with their best haul-ever, as Athletics delivered seven of the 15 gold medals.

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· Sep 04, 2018 · 09:30 am

‘Consolation’ bronze medal can’t heal pain of missing out on Asian Games gold, says Sreejesh

India lost to Malaysia in the semi-finals in stunning fashion but defeated Pakistan in the third-place playoffs.

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· Sep 03, 2018 · 07:13 pm

Fouaad Mirza’s Asiad medal broke the glass ceiling: Former national champion on equestrian in India

Equestrian Federation of India’s selector Anisha Sodhi Bhandari on how equestrian has evolved in India and what sets the sport apart.

Anisha Sodhi Bhandari

· Sep 03, 2018 · 03:49 pm

India at Asian Games 2018 wrap-up: Best performer, biggest disappointment and more

Looking back at India’s great and not-so-great moments from the 18th Asian Games.

Vinayakk Mohanarangan

· Sep 03, 2018 · 03:10 pm

After a smooth-running Asian Games 2018, could Indonesia host the 2032 Olympics?

Indonesia’s confidence comes from successfully staging the 2018 Asian Games, a giant event with 40 sports and 17,000 athletes and officials.

AFP

· Sep 03, 2018 · 01:15 pm