Sports02 Oct 2026 | 11:07 PMNagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) Trap shooter Neeru Dhanda has been selected as India’s flag-bearer for the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony, which is scheduled to be held at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Sunday,.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 11:00 PMMadrid, Oct 2 (UNI) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has been forced to make another change to his squad for the two remaining UEFA Nations League games during the ongoing international break with Real Madrid striker Carlos Espi called up to replace Ferran Torres. .
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 10:55 PMKolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) Indian coach Khalid Jamil on Friday said that while Brazil was one of the best sides in world soccer, his charges would give their “100 per cent” on the Yuva Bharati Krirangan turf on Saturday.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 10:30 PMNagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) China's tennis player Wang Xiyu claimed the women's singles title on Friday while virtual sports made its debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Virtual taekwondo opened a new chapter at the Asian Games on the day. The discipline brought together 16 athletes from 15 teams in a mixed-gender elimination tournament. Taekwondo specialists, equipped with virtual reality headsets and sensors, took to the stage at the Continental Games for the first time.
Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape from the Philippines grabbed the historical gold medal.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 10:23 PMNagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) Japan edged China 3-2 in the men's volleyball semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday to set up a final showdown with Iran.
The first set was closely contested, with the score tied several times. After the teams were level at 18-18, Japan scored consecutive points, prompting China to call a timeout. The teams continued to trade points until 22-22, before China pulled ahead to take the set 25-23.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 10:19 PMLondon, Oct 2 (UNI) Manchester City confirmed on Friday that it has lodged an appeal against a ruling by an independent commission that found the club guilty of all charges relating to alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations. .
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 10:06 PMNagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) China's Chen Lin and Japan's Yuuki Tanaka won the inaugural Asian Games kayak cross titles on Friday as the canoe slalom program concluded at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. .
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 10:02 PMBy Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) There was a visible show of bonhomie between the Indian and Brazilian soccer teams on Friday, on the eve of their FIFA International Friendly at the Yuva Bharati Stadium here.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 9:56 PMMullanpur, Oct 2 (UNI) All-rounder Naman Dhir is eager to refine his bowling skills to make
a greater contribution to the team's success.
Speaking to reporters on the eve of the third ODI here, Dhir shared insights into his bowling strategy, role clarity within the squad, and the team's tactical adjustments.
"I have been bowling right from the start. You don't bowl often because of the Impact Player rule
in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but I bowl for my state (Punjab).
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 9:50 PMBy Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) Notwithstanding the gulf in standards that separates them from India, global soccer giants Brazil on Friday said they respected the hosts and picked the Blue Tigers’ custodian Gurpreet Singh and forward Ryan Williams for special praise.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 9:43 PMNisshin (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) India will face Pakistan for the gold medal in the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026, with both sides arriving at the summit clash unbeaten
in the tournament.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 9:23 PMChandigarh, Oct 2 (UNI) Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team after it won the Asian Games gold medal, calling the achievement an inspiration for young women across the country.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 9:13 PMNagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) China's Wang Xiyu defeated compatriot Zhang Shuai in straight sets to win the women's singles gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games here on Friday, extending China's winning streak in the event to six consecutive editions.
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 9:08 PMMadrid, Oct 2 (UNI) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is expected to continue rotating his squad as his side prepares to face the Czech Republic in its third UEFA Nations League group match on Saturday night. .
see more.. 02 Oct 2026 | 8:59 PMRio De Janeiro, Oct 2 (UNI) Former Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Philippe Coutinho is set to make his debut for Santos against Sao Paulo in Brazil's Serie A on Friday. .
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