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Suchika Tariyal. (Photo/SAI)

From self-defence to Asian Games podium: Suchika Tariyal's remarkable combat-sports journey

Sep 20, 2026

At 12, Suchika Tariyal took up Judo as a means of learning self-defence after an incident of eve-teasing. More than a decade later, that decision has taken her to the Asian Games podium, where she has secured India's first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

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IOA President PT Usha with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and IOC President Kirsty Coventry during the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony (Photo: X/@PTUshaOfficial)

PT Usha meets IOC President Kirsty Coventry during Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony

Sep 20, 2026

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha met International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry at the official welcome reception ahead of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026.
Vidarsa Vinod. (Photo/ANI)

"I gave my best, really happy with my performance": Shooter Vidarsa Vinod after India securea silver in women's 10m air rifle team

Sep 20, 2026
India thrash Uzbekistan 19-0 in Asian Games 2026 women's hockey event (Photo: X/@TheHockeyIndia)

Asian Games 2026: Deepika scores eight as India thrash Uzbekistan 19-0 in women's hockey opener

Sep 20, 2026

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Suchika Tariyal (Photo: Instagram/suchika_tariyal)

Suchika Tariyal reaches semifinal in mixed martial art to book India’s first Asian Games medal, TT team makes winning start

Sep 20, 2026

Suchika Tariyal assured India’s first medal at the Asian Games as she booked her place in the semifinal...
Elavenil Valarivan. (Photo/NRAI)

Asian Games 2026: India secure silver in women's 10m air rifle team event

Sep 20, 2026

India have secured the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian...
Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza and Mohamed Anas Imran Beg (Photo: @Media_SAI)

Asian Games 2026: India’s mixed Teqball pair misses bronze; Rishabh Das enters swimming final

Sep 20, 2026

India’s campaign in Teqball at the Asian Games ended without a medal after the mixed doubles pair went...
Mansukh Mandaviya. (Photo/ANI)

Mansukh Mandaviya joins Indian diaspora’s ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event in Japan, expresses confidence in India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent

Sep 20, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar. (Photo: ANI)

“It gave me a second chance in life”: Sunil Gavaskar recalls Garry Sobers’ dropped catches

Sep 19, 2026
India defender Akash Mishra. (Photo: AIFF Media)

Admiration can wait for 90 minutes, says India defender Akash Mishra ahead of triple friendlies

Sep 19, 2026
West Indies players celebrating (Photo: X/windiescricket)

West Indies announce white-ball squads for India tour

Sep 19, 2026
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey. (Photo: ANI)

"Out-of-the-box thinking will drive India's development": Kalyan Chaubey highlights youth innovation at Seva First Challenge

Sep 19, 2026
Jos Buttler. (Photo: ANI)

Buttler powers England to 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka as Three Lions sweep T20I series 3-0

Sep 19, 2026
Brighton and Hove Albion players celebrating (Photo: X/@premierleague)

Premier League: Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0, end Gunners’ winning run in title defence

Sep 19, 2026
Towhid Hridoy. (Photo: ANI)

Bangladesh recall Towhid Hridoy for one-off Test against Afghanistan

Sep 19, 2026
Devank Dalal (Photo: PKL)

"If India has chosen me, I'll have to do it," says Devank Dalal ahead of Asian Games

Sep 19, 2026
Rourkela Superstars unveiled their official jersey of the OTL 2026. (Photo: OTL)

Rourkela Superstars unveil official jersey ahead of Odisha T20 League

Sep 19, 2026
Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani. (File Photo/ANI)

“This is your moment, make it count”: Nita Ambani’s message to Indian athletes for Asian Games

Sep 19, 2026
Russian T10 League will be played on the 19th and 20th of September 2026. (Photo: Cricket Russia)

Cricket Russia launches Russian T10 League with sole aim of reviving the sport in country

Sep 19, 2026