Women Asia

• India's women's cricket team defeated Japan by 8 wickets in the Asian Games quarter-final on Friday. • Shafali Verma powered the victory for the Indian side, which entered the tournament as the highest-ranked team in the eight-team competition. • The win keeps the defending champions on track for a medal run following their record eighth Women's Asia Cup title.

• India entered the Women's Asia Cup as favorites to win gold while preparing for the return of cricket to the Olympic Games. • Cricket will make its first Olympic appearance since 1900 at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. • The upcoming Asian Games serve as a critical preparation period for Harmanpreet Kaur and her team to build momentum for the 2028 global stage.

• The Indian women's cricket team will face hosts Japan in a quarterfinal match this Friday at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi. • Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian squad against Japan's team, which is captained by Mai Yanagida. • This match marks the beginning of India's attempt to defend its Asian Games title in the fourth and final quarterfinal of the competition.

• India's women's cricket team defeated Japan in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final to qualify for the semi-finals. • Shafali Verma and Shree Charani led the Indian scoring effort during the match held at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. • This victory allows India to advance in the tournament while Japan established a historic performance by challenging a top-tier cricket nation.

• The women's hockey tournament for the 2026 Asian Games will take place from September 18 to October 3 in Kakamigahara, Japan. • Ten women's teams will compete for the gold medal at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. • India enters the competition as a previous medalist after winning bronze at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

• Indian athletes are competing in women’s cricket, teqball, and soft tennis on the second day of their Asian Games 2026 campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. • The mixed doubles pair of Dsouza and Imran Beg are scheduled to play four group stage matches against the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, and Kuwait. • These early competitions occur ahead of the official opening ceremony on September 19, with the full games running through October 4.

• Pakistan's women's cricket team will play Thailand in a quarter-final match at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday, September 17. • The match takes place at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture as part of a tournament featuring eight teams, including India, China, and Sri Lanka. • Pakistan modified its roster for the event by replacing Sadaf Shamas, Waheeda Akhtar, and Sadia Iqbal with Aliya Riaz, Tasmia Rubab, and Humna Bilal.

• India will face Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup final after both teams advanced through the group and semi-final stages. • India enters the match seeking a record-extending eighth title, having already won the tournament seven times. • The outcome determines whether Sri Lanka can successfully defend their championship title against the most successful team in the tournament's history.

• India won its eighth Women’s Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs on September 13, 2026. • The victory took place at the Dubai International Stadium during the DP World Women's T20 Asia Cup. • This win extends India's record for the most titles ever earned in the history of the tournament.

• India and Sri Lanka will compete in the Women’s Asia Cup final to determine the tournament champion. • T Sports holds the broadcasting rights in Bangladesh and will provide live streaming for all 15 matches on its digital platform. • Fans in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Continental Europe can access live match coverage through Cricbuzz platforms.

• Smriti Mandhana set a new world record for the highest individual score in a women’s T20I final during the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final. • The record-breaking performance occurred during the championship match as reported by India.com. • This achievement establishes a new benchmark for batting excellence in high-stakes international women's cricket tournaments.

• India won both the men’s and women’s titles at the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 on Sunday, September 13. • The Indian men's team defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final to secure a record sixth title in the men's category. • These victories establish India as the dominant force in junior Asian hockey across both gender categories.

• 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 and Sri Lanka will face each other in the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026. • Sri Lanka enters the match with momentum after winning the 2024 final by eight wickets and featuring top bowler Chamari Athapaththu, who has 11 wickets this tournament. • The result determines the regional champion and serves as a rematch of the 2024 final where Sri Lanka stunned India in Dambulla.

• India's women's cricket team defeated Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Dubai. • Shafali Verma delivered a standout performance to lead her team to victory. • This win secures India a place in the tournament final.

• India defeated South Korea 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the final of the AHF Junior Women's Asia Cup 2026. • Drag-flick specialist Supriya scored a hat-trick, netting three goals from penalty corners to lead the victory. • This win allows the defending champions to continue their attempt to retain the tournament title.

• The Indian Junior Women’s Team defeated South Korea 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the final of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China. • Drag-flick specialist Supriya scored three goals through clinical penalty-corner conversions to secure the victory. • This win allows the defending champions to compete for the tournament title.

• 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.

• India's junior women's hockey team advanced to the Asia Cup final after defeating South Korea 5-1 on September 12, 2026, in Moqi, China. • Player Supriya secured the victory by scoring a hat-trick, which is three goals in a single game. • This win guarantees India a spot in the championship match for the regional tournament.

• India advanced to the Junior Women’s Asia Cup final after defeating South Korea 5-1 in a semifinal match. • Supriya led the victory by scoring a hat-trick, which consists of three goals scored by a single player, through three penalty-corner conversions. • This win allows the defending champions to maintain their pursuit of the tournament title.

• Elena Rybakina won her match, Team India secured a spot in the Women's Asia Cup final, and Virat Kohli met with Eknath Shinde in London. • Ben Shelton achieved a victory over Carlos Alcaraz in a recent tennis match. • These results impact the standings for the Women's Asia Cup and the professional rankings of the tennis players involved.

• India advanced to their 10th consecutive Women’s Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh. • The final match is scheduled for September 12 at 6:30 PM local time at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. • India enters the championship game undefeated, positioning them as the dominant force in the tournament.

• The Indian junior women's hockey team defeated Pakistan 19-0 on Thursday to secure a spot in the Junior Asia Cup semi-finals. • India entered the semi-finals after winning four consecutive group games against Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea. • This victory puts India two wins away from defending their title and achieving a hat-trick of three consecutive championships.

• India's women's cricket team will play Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai this Thursday. • The match begins at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports. • India enters the game with a strong record of only one loss in their last five T20I matches, while Bangladesh has won only two of their last five.

• India defeated Pakistan 19-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup to advance to the semifinals. • The defending champions secured a shutout victory to keep their hopes alive for a third consecutive tournament title. • India now enters the semifinals as a top contender for the gold medal.

• India advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan on Thursday in Moqi, China. • The defending champions won the quarter-final match with a dominant score of 19-0. • This victory follows a strong group stage where India topped their standings by beating Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

• 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.

• Nashra Sandhu led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026 after a 72-run victory over Hong Kong. • Sandhu became the first Pakistani bowler to take six wickets in a Women’s T20I, the shortest format of international cricket. • This performance secures Pakistan's advancement in the tournament and sets a new record for the best bowling figures by a Pakistani woman.