‘Joyous occasion for the nation’: PM Modi praises men’s cricket team for retaining Asian Games gold

October 3, 2026 5:22 PM

‘Joyous occasion for the nation’: PM Modi praises men’s cricket team for retaining Asian Games gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for retaining its gold medal at the Asian Games after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final of the Aichi-Nagoya Games. India clinched its second consecutive Asian Games gold in men's cricket with a strong performance at the Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin. "The gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Men’s Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occa...

Lovlina Borgohain Clinches Gold in Women’s 75kg Boxing at Asian Games

October 2, 2026 11:02 AM

Lovlina Borgohain Clinches Gold in Women’s 75kg Boxing at Asian Games

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her 29th birthday in memorable fashion as she defeated China’s Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women’s 75kg final to clinch the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Friday.   Lovlina produced a composed performance in the gold-medal bout, effectively using her counter-punching against an aggressive Bao to secure a unanimous victory.   The Chinese boxer started strongly and unleashed a flurry of punches in the opening round. Lovlina, however, remained pati...