– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan India’s women’s skeet shooting contingent has steadily strengthened its presence on the international stage, with Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal emerging as notable performers. Maheshwari Chauhan has been a trailblazer for Indian women’s skeet. A native of Rajasthan, she began shooting at 15 and made her international debut at an ISSF Junior World Cup. In 2017, she became the first Indian woman to win a medal in women’s skeet at the Asian Championships. Her breakthrough continued in 2024 when she won silver at the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship in Doha, recording…
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– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan What began as a chance encounter with a Soft Tennis court at a school in Dewas has evolved into a remarkable international career for Jay Meena, who has emerged as one of India’s leading Soft Tennis players. As a young boy, Jay was more inclined towards cricket and dreamed of becoming a cricketer. His journey in Soft Tennis began after he joined Pioneer Public School in Dewas, where he came across a Soft Tennis court. Initially curious, he would watch the players and eventually started helping as a ball boy. Before long, he picked…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee , Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Defending champions India overcame an early challenge from the Islamic Republic of Iran to secure a 37-23 victory in their Group A women’s kabaddi match at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Wednesday, strengthening their push for a place in the Asian Games semifinals. Iran made the stronger start, racing into an 8-4 lead and putting India’s defence under pressure. India responded through Pooja, whose super raid reduced the deficit before another decisive raid brought the scores level and shifted the momentum. India then took control of the contest, finishing the first half 19-15…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan India secured their place in the men’s kabaddi semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a commanding 48–25 victory over Bangladesh at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Wednesday. The win marked India’s third consecutive victory in Group A, following comprehensive wins over hosts Japan and the Republic of Korea. India dominated proceedings from the outset, with their raiding and defensive units combining effectively to collect 18 out points and seven bonus points in the opening half. Two All-Outs further strengthened India’s advantage as they raced to a 29–9 lead at half-time. Bangladesh…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Sano,Japan India and Japan marked 75 years of diplomatic relations with a historic T20 cricket match in Sano, bringing sports and diplomacy together as part of the countries’ anniversary celebrations. The Suzuki Cup, played at the Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22, was the first senior men’s international cricket meeting between India and Japan. The fixture was organised as the opening event of “Sport 75”, an initiative aimed at promoting people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two countries through sport. The match also marked an important moment for Japanese cricket, with the Japan Cricket Association…
The Indian Air Force is set to host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 26 September to 12 October 2026. The major multinational air exercise will see participation from seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) with air assets, while 32 nations will attend as observers. The exercise is aimed at enhancing multinational operational capabilities through realistic joint aerial missions, tactical training and improved interoperability. It will also provide participating nations with an opportunity to exchange operational experiences and share best practices across a range of complex mission scenarios. Addressing a press conference on…
The Indian Army, under the aegis of Chinar Corps and in coordination with the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), is set to conduct a seven-day specialised medical outreach initiative, “Operation Drishti,” from 23 to 30 September 2026. The initiative will include a Mega Cataract Surgery Camp aimed at providing advanced ophthalmic care to underprivileged civilians and veterans residing in the remote and challenging terrain of Tangdhar. As part of the initiative, extensive screening camps were conducted by 92 Base Hospital across several far-flung locations, including Tangdhar, Uri, Bandipora, Khanabal, Kangan, Dawar and Baramulla. Following the screening, 400…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan The Indian men’s hockey team continued its dominant start to the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, cruising to a 16-1 victory over Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Tuesday. The defending Asian Games champions followed up their 13-1 win over Indonesia with another emphatic performance, scoring freely across all four quarters. Jugraj Singh starred with four goals, while Abhishek and Dilpreet Singh completed hat-tricks as India underlined their attacking depth. India took control early, with Mandeep Singh opening the scoring in the fifth minute after…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan India’s women’s cricket team delivered a commanding performance in the Asian Games 2026 gold-medal match, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin to retain the continental title. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India first posted a formidable 216/3 after opting to bat. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a spectacular 79 off 45 balls, while Shafali Verma contributed a brisk 48 off 29 deliveries. Richa Ghosh then provided a powerful finish, smashing an unbeaten 49 off 22 balls as India crossed the 200-run mark. The total was the highest by…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has stepped up its on-ground support for the Indian contingent at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, putting in place a series of logistical and athlete-support measures to ensure a smooth campaign for the country’s athletes and support staff. A dedicated Reception and Assistance Team comprising representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), SAI and the Embassy of India in Japan has been deployed at the airport to assist athletes, coaches and support personnel arriving for the Games. The team is helping with arrival formalities, providing refreshments and guiding…