Indian spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi dies, aged 77
Former India captain and one of the finest spinners the game has seen, Bishan Singh Bedi, has died at the age of 77.
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Indian Wushu Players Disappointed After Chinese Visa Denial
Despite not being able to compete in the ongoing 19th Asian Games in China, the three Wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh - Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu are optimised to perform better in the future and want the government of India to solve the issue. The three Indian athletes were denied entry to China to compete in the Hangzhou Asian Games last week. The absent trio – Lamgu, Wangsu and Tega – come from Arunachal Pradesh, a state in the northeast of India. The young Wushu players were given a warm welcome at the Naharlagun Railway station by the well-wishers, wushu association and family members on Tuesday as they returned home.
Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony: Here's All You Need To Know
The 19th Asian Games will get underway on Saturday, September 23 in Hangzhou, China. A total of 45 countries and territories from the continent will take part in 61 disciplines across 40 sports. India have sent a record contingent of 921 to take part in the Asian Games, including 655 athletes, 260 coaches and support staff. While multiple events have already kicked off since September 19, the opening ceremony on Saturday will officially mark the start of the 19th Asian Games. The opening ceremony has been primarily divided into three components, namely the artistic program, athlete parade of all participating nations, and the ceremonial lighting of the flame.
Asian Games 2023: Indian Men's Volleyball Team Enters Quarter-finals
The Indian men's volleyball team continued its impressive run, advancing to the quarterfinals with a clinical 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei at the Asian Games 2023 on Friday. Following their stunning win over South Korea, India on Friday notched up a 25-22, 25-22, 25-21 win over Chinese Taipei in an hour and 25 minutes to progress to the 1-6th place playoffs. India will face either Japan or Kazakhstan on Sunday. (Asian Games medal tally)
Asian Games 2023: Indian Men's Volleyball Team Enters Quarter-finals
The Indian men's volleyball team continued its impressive run, advancing to the quarterfinals with a clinical 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei at the Asian Games 2023 on Friday. Following their stunning win over South Korea, India on Friday notched up a 25-22, 25-22, 25-21 win over Chinese Taipei in an hour and 25 minutes to progress to the 1-6th place playoffs. India will face either Japan or Kazakhstan on Sunday. (Asian Games medal tally)
"Would Not Play Bilaterals With Pakistan Until They Stop Terrorism": Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Union Sports Minsters Anurag Thakur said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had earlier decided a bilateral series of cricket between India and Pakistan wouldn't take place until Pakistan puts end to "terrorism" following the Anantnag encounter. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur while speaking to reporters said, "BCCI had decided much earlier that we would not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they put an end to terrorism, cross-border attacks and infiltration. I think the sentiments of the country and of the public are also the same."
"Hope This Time We Will Bring More Medals From Asian Games": PT Usha
Indian Olympics Association president PT Usha wants the Indian contingent at the Asian Games to perform well, without any pressure and expressed hope that they will win a lot of medals this time around for the nation. The IOA, on Tuesday, unveiled the much-anticipated official ceremonial dress and playing kit for the Indian contingent that will compete at the forthcoming 2022 Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.
"Hope This Time We Will Bring More Medals From Asian Games": PT Usha
Indian Olympics Association president PT Usha wants the Indian contingent at the Asian Games to perform well, without any pressure and expressed hope that they will win a lot of medals this time around for the nation. The IOA, on Tuesday, unveiled the much-anticipated official ceremonial dress and playing kit for the Indian contingent that will compete at the forthcoming 2022 Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.