Indian athletes

October 23, 2026 9:40 PM

Bhubaneswar-Based Institute Felicitates Asian, Commonwealth Games Achievers with Rs 2.5 Crore in Cash Awards

KIIT and KISS felicitated their athletes who represented India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with cash awards worth Rs 2.5 crore at the KIIT campus on October 23. At the Asian Games, 57 athletes from both the institutes represented India and won 21 medals, matching Punjab’s tally and recording the third-highest medal count among Indian states after Haryana and Maharashtra. At the Commonwealth Games, 14 KIIT students repre...

October 15, 2026 8:57 PM

Over ₹36,000 Crore Allocated to Expand Khelo India, Strengthen Sports Federations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting with India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighted the government’s efforts over the past 10–12 years to build a transparent and modern sports ecosystem, backed by initiatives such as the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the expanded Khelo India programme. Attributing the transformation to a far-reaching vision and sustained efforts, he said the government had commit...

October 15, 2026 6:46 PM

PM Modi interacts with Asian Games participants, receives special mementoes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital, where sportspersons from several disciplines presented him with special mementoes celebrating their achievements at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. The interaction brought together athletes, coaches, support staff, and officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the various national sports federations and the Sports Ministry, followin...

October 14, 2026 4:06 PM

PM Modi to Interact with Indian Athletes from Asian Games 2026 on October 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The interaction is scheduled for around 4:30 PM, and the Prime Minister will also address the gathering. India finished fourth in the medal standings at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing a total of 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The performance marked India’s second consec...

October 9, 2026 12:35 PM

FACT SHEET: India’s 85-Medal Campaign at Asian Games 2026

India's journey from the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games 2026: At a Glance Edition: 20th Asian Games Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026 Official slogan: “Imagine One Asia” Sports: 43 Disciplines: 71 Events: 469 Total medals awarded: 1,407 Participating countries and regions: 45 India's Performance India concluded its campaign with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 sil...

October 2, 2026 2:07 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes on historic Asian Games medal wins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games, including historic gold and silver medals in recurve archery and a bronze in women’s skiff sailing. PM Modi congratulated Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti for winning India’s first-ever gold medal in the Women’s Recurve Team event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister praised the trio for their composure and precision in a closely fought final a...

September 24, 2026 8:31 AM

Asian Games, day 5: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush

Indian athletes will continue their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Day 5 with several medal opportunities lined up across rowing, wushu, athletics, shooting, canoe sprint and other disciplines. Wushu player Roshibina Devi will compete in the women's 60kg Sanda final, while Indian rowers will feature in multiple medal events. Athletics will witness medal action with Asha Ilango and Niharika Vashisht in the women's triple jump final and Seema in the women's 10,000m final. India's top sprinters Anim...

September 21, 2026 12:08 PM

Asian Games Day 2: Focus on shooting, MMA, hockey, kabaddi as India aim to boost medal tally

India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, with shooting, mixed martial arts and several team events featuring prominently in the schedule. After opening their campaign with two silver medals in shooting on Sunday, India will have another opportunity to reach the podium in the men’s 10m air rifle, where Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane and Rudrankksh Patil will compete in qualification and the team final. The individual final is scheduled for 9 a.m. IS...

September 21, 2026 10:10 AM

Asian Games 2026: Five Indian Debutants to Watch Out for in Japan

The 2026 Asian Games in Japan will feature some of India's established sporting stars, including PV Sindhu, Harmanpreet Singh, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Mirabai Chanu and Tajinderpal Singh Toor. At the same time, several athletes will make their Asian Games debut as part of India's 499-member contingent, with strong performances potentially providing an important platform ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Here are five Indian athletes making their Asian Games debut who ...

September 21, 2026 10:08 AM

India steps up preparations for 2026 Asian Games; Mansukh Mandaviya assures full support to athletes

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday reviewed India’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games and assured that the government will provide comprehensive support to athletes aiming to improve the country’s medal performance. Chairing a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the minister assessed the readiness of Indian athletes and support systems ahead of the Games scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October...