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• Organizers of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have excluded several sports and events that were featured in the 2023 Hangzhou edition. • Removed events include bridge, where India won a silver medal in 2023, and the 10km open-water swimming race. • Athletes in these specific disciplines will lose the opportunity to compete for continental medals and official rankings during the 2026 cycle.

• Athletes broke multiple games records across several sports, including cycling, swimming, and athletics, during the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. • Japan's Men’s Team Pursuit won gold with a new games record of 3:52.757 seconds, surpassing the previous 2018 mark of 3:56.247 seconds. • China's Yuan Liying set a new games record in the Women’s Sprint Qualification with a time of 10.557 seconds.

• India won nine total medals at the 2023 Asian Games, defeating competitors including Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia. • The mixed team of Jyothi and Ojas secured the first gold by beating Korea's Jaehoon Joo and So Chaewon. • Jyothi and Ojas achieved a rare triple gold by winning individual, team, and mixed team events.

• The Asian Games are preparing for their 20th edition in Japan, marking a history of competition that began in 1951. • India's Sports Ministry has spent over Rs 700 crore on the preparation of Indian athletes for the Aichi-Nagoya games. • Only seven countries, including India, Japan, and Singapore, have competed in every edition of the event since its inception.

• India earned a record 107 medals during the 19th Asian Games held from September 23 to October 8, 2023. • The final tally included 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals, surpassing the previous high of 70 medals set in 2018. • Track and field events drove this success by contributing 29 medals, the highest number of medals India won in any single sport.

• India achieved a record-breaking total of 107 medals during the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games through strong performances in archery, shooting, and athletics. • Archer Jyothi won every compound event she entered, including the women's individual title after defeating South Korea's So Chaewon 149-145 in the final. • These individual achievements establish a performance benchmark for Indian athletes as they prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 games.

• India won its third consecutive Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup title by defeating China on Sunday. • The Indian team secured the gold medal with a 1-0 victory in the final match held in Moqi, China. • This win establishes India as the dominant force in Asian junior women's hockey.

• India will face South Korea in the final of the men’s AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 this Sunday at the Moqi Training Base in China. • India reached the final after defeating Malaysia 3-1 in the semifinals and finishing top of their group with three wins and one draw. • The outcome determines whether India can successfully defend its title as the reigning champion of the tournament.

• Chennai will host the Asian Cadet Cup, an international fencing championship for young athletes, from November 20-23. • The tournament will bring together more than 500 athletes, coaches, officials, and technical personnel from over 30 countries. • This event provides a high-level competitive platform for youth fencers to gain international experience and rankings.

• India advanced to the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 final after defeating South Korea 4-1. • The victory was led by a hat-trick from player Supriya and follows a 19-0 quarterfinal win over Pakistan. • India is now competing to win its third consecutive title after winning the tournament in 2023 and 2024.

• Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to pursue a medal, while Commonwealth Games silver medallist Chanambam Rishikanta Singh has been ruled out of the 2026 event. • Chief coach Vijay Sharma stated that a total lift of around 200kg would likely secure a medal for the 32-year-old Chanu. • Chanu must outperform competitors from Thailand and Chinese Taipei in a field of eight athletes to overcome her previous lack of success at the games.

• India entered the Men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup semifinals on Wednesday after defeating Chinese Taipei 15-0 in Mogi, China. • Captain Anmol Ekka scored six goals to help the five-time champion finish at the top of Pool A with 10 points. • This victory secures India's position as a top contender for the title while eliminating Japan, Indonesia, and Chinese Taipei from the championship race.

• The Indian Junior Women’s hockey team defeated Japan 7-0 on Tuesday, September 8, during the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China. • India secured its place in the quarterfinals after winning three straight Elite Pool matches against Korea, Malaysia, and Japan. • This victory maintains a perfect tournament record for the team following previous scores of 4-1 and 11-1.

• The Indian junior men’s hockey team played to a 3-3 draw against Japan during their second Pool A match of the Junior Asia Cup in Moqi on Sunday. • India opened the scoring in the fourth minute of the game via a penalty stroke following a foul. • This result follows a dominant 14-0 victory over Indonesia in the team's opening pool match.

• India defeated Indonesia 14-0 in their opening Pool A match of the AHF Junior Men’s Asia Cup on Saturday, September 5. • Captain Anmol Ekka, Prabhdeep Singh, and Ajeet Yadav led the offense by scoring 12 of the team's 14 goals. • The victory establishes early momentum for India as the five-time champion attempts to defend its title in the tournament.

• Thailand and Singapore will face off in the second leg of the ASEAN Championship 2026 semifinals this Tuesday. • The match serves as the decisive final encounter to determine which team will advance to the championship final. • Fans can access live streaming and broadcast details via Sportstar to follow the high-stakes regional rivalry.

• India took command on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, marking India's 600th Test match. • Batter Devdutt Padikkal led the charge, remaining unbeaten on 131 to put India in a strong position. • This performance is critical as India seeks to establish early dominance in the series through a massive first-innings total.

• Thailand and Malaysia have qualified for the ASEAN Championship 2026 semifinals, where they will face Singapore and Vietnam respectively in two-legged ties. • Malaysia will play defending champions Vietnam, with the first leg in Kuala Lumpur on August 16 and the second in Hanoi on August 19. • Seven-time winners Thailand will travel to face Gavin Lee’s Singapore side on August 15 before returning to Bangkok for the second leg on August 18.

• PV Sindhu has a favorable path at the 2026 Badminton World Championships in New Delhi, avoiding top seeds An Se Young and Akane Yamaguchi until the semifinals. • Sindhu is projected to face China's third seed Wang Zhi Yi in the pre-quarterfinals, followed by a potential quarterfinal match against Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani. • In contrast, Indian players Lakshya Sen and Ayush face significantly more challenging draws in their respective brackets.

• The 18th edition of the Korea Masters badminton tournament, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, is scheduled to take place from August 4 to 9, 2026. • The event will feature a competitive field including registered Indian players vying for the tournament's prize money. • As a Super 300 event, the tournament provides critical ranking points for athletes aiming to climb the BWF world standings.

• Indian tennis is transitioning to a digital-first approach with the launch of a new integrated online platform to streamline operations. • In international golf, 54 players from 11 different countries, including China, South Korea, and Singapore, are currently competing in a regional event. • These updates, reported on July 28, highlight India's efforts to modernize sports administration and its engagement in international athletic competitions.

• Indian shuttler HS Prannoy and youngster Anmol Kharb were eliminated from the Taipei Open 2026, with seventh seed Prannoy falling in straight games (9-21, 19-21) to Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan. • In contrast, Indian women's singles players Tanvi and Devika advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating opponents from Indonesia. • The tournament will feature an all-Indian quarterfinal between Unnati and Devika, guaranteeing India at least one spot in the women's singles semifinals.

• India has been placed in Group A for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, where they will compete against host nation Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. • Pakistan was drawn into Group B, facing opponents Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines in the group stage. • The tournament is split into two tiers: Division 1 matches will be hosted entirely in Indonesia, while Division 2 matches will be hosted by Hong Kong.

• The Indian junior women’s hockey team concluded its exposure-cum-competition tour of the UK, recording three wins and four losses. • This tour served as critical preparation for the upcoming Women’s Junior Asia Cup, which will take place in Moqi, China. • The tournament is scheduled to run from September 4 to 13, marking a key competitive milestone for the squad.

• In the TG20 cricket tournament, the Diamonds secured a dominant 58-run victory over the Risers. • In international chess, Sri Lanka's LMST de Silva upset GM Alexei Fedorov, while Belarus' GM Aleksej Aleksandrov defeated India's Akshay Borgaonkar. • The fourth Oriental Cup inter-school football tournament will take place at Dr Ambedkar Stadium from July 7 to 16.

• India secured a spot at the ENC 2026 after a series of high-stakes matches in the UB and LB brackets. • After an initial loss to Japan, India rebounded by defeating Pakistan 13-9 and Mongolia 13-10 to reach the LB Final. • In the decisive qualification match, India beat Hong Kong 2-0, winning the maps 13-10 and 13-6.

• Team India secured a spot in the Grand Finals of an international esports tournament sanctioned by the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) in Bangkok, Thailand. • India topped its group during the online qualification stage held on June 14, competing against nations including Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. • The event highlights India's growing competitiveness in the regional esports landscape across 11 participating Asian countries.

• The Indian Air Force defeated the Indian Army (Southern Command) with a 2-0 score in the opening match of the seventh Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament. • Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Shami are among the high-profile names headlining the upcoming third season of the Delhi Premier League. • These updates highlight key developments in Indian domestic sports, spanning both military hockey competitions and regional cricket leagues.