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Ankita Raina gunning for Asiad gold after her bronze medal winning effort last time

= = =Ankita Raina, India's No.1 woman tennis player, is aiming for gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. She won a singles bronze in the last Games and is determined to do better this time. She has made changes to her game and fitness, and is confident of her…

The Hindu

Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize. How about kabaddi, sepaktakraw, and wushu?

If you are bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian Games when they open in Hangzhou, China

The Independent UK

Asian Games | Hockey captain Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at opening ceremony

India's Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) will lead the 655-member strong contingent at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Neeraj Chopra (javelin) was the flag-bearer at the 2018 Asian Games. 481 gold medals are up for grabs in 40 disciplines, with the opening ceremony on Saturday and…

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Bitter taste of climate change: Drought diminishes China's tea yields, alters flavour

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

France 24

Indian ‘super moms’ competing at Asian Games

Indian athletes are smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete after giving birth. Mary Kom and Sania Mirza are two of the most well-known. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dipika Pallikal (Squash), Koneru Humpy (Chess), Harika Dronavalli (Chess) and Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) will compete, each having achieved success in their…

The Hindu

Highly-rated Rudrankksh Patil keen to add Asian Games medal to his tally

Rudrankksh Patil, 19, is seen as a possible successor to Abhinav Bindra. He won a gold and Olympic quota in his maiden international senior-level outing. He wants to follow in Bindra's footsteps to claim an Olympic gold. He is in constant touch with Bindra and has learnt a lot from…

The Hindu

Sandeep Lamichhane included in Nepal's Asian Games squad, Rohit Paudel to lead squad

Spinner Sandeep Lamichhane who is currently out on bail for an alleged rape case has been included in Nepal's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China with Rohit Paudel set to lead the squad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian Games

North Korea to end 3-yr isolation, 191 athletes to compete in Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Kim Jong Un, avid sports fan, is said to be an ally of China, main economic benefactor. NK traditionally strong in weightlifting, punished for doping in sport. 12,200 competitors in total, Games end Oct…

The Hindu

Chinese state media censors itself after highlighting poem about corrupt leaders

Video produced by the People’s Daily that included literary work on lazy and drunk officials was quickly taken down

The Guardian - AU

Odds stacked against the Indian paddlers at the Hangzhou Asian Games

China dominates Asian TT Championships; India's medal hopes in Asiad rest on Sharath, Sathiyan, Manika. Team management optimistic of positive showing in Hangzhou; Manika's fitness key to India's prospects.

The Hindu

Thousands turn out for launch of Asian Games torch relay in Hangzhou

The relay will run through 11 cities in the region with over 2,000 people taking part, before ending up back in Hangzhou on September 20.

The Hindu

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games-bound footballers

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, citing national interest. AIFF hopes clubs will release players to make India proud. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

The Hindu

Amul to be official sponsor of Indian Contingent for XIX Asian Games 2022

Amul will be the Official Sponsor of the Indian Contingent for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Hindu

India to send 634 athletes to Asian Games; Bajrang figures in list

India to send 634 sportspersons to Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing 2018 Jakarta's 572. Track and field events have 34 men and 31 women, 44 footballers, 36 hockey players, 30 shooters, 33 sailors, 2 kurash, 1 gymnast, and 15 each in men's and women's cricket teams. Wrestler Bajrang Punia and Antim…

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Stellantis Explores Potential Collaboration With China’s Leapmotor: Report

Stellantis is considering a tie-up with Hangzhou-based Leapmotor, which sells electric models like the C11 SUV and C01 sedan in China.

The Hindu

Iran women’s kabaddi team on a raid to defend Asian Games title

Iran women's kabaddi team, led by coach Shailaja Jain, is in Mumbai for a practice tour ahead of the Asian Games. Despite the pandemic, the team is determined to defend their gold medal from the 2018 Asian Games. With Shailaja's guidance, the team is confident of overcoming any challenges to…

The Hindu

Asian Champions Trophy: Final chance for India to fine-tune before Hangzhou

India returns to int'l hockey in Chennai; Korea, Japan, Pak, Malaysia also in fray. India faces China in opener, hopes to adjust to fast turf & avoid complacency. Korea, Japan, Pak, Malaysia also in fray, all keen to start on winning note. India's last chance to try plans & personnel…

Evening Standard

New video of ‘bear’ waving in Chinese zoo fuels claims it is actually human in disguise

Hangzhou Zoo has firmly denied rumours Angela the sun bear is a person in costume

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The Guardian - UK

Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are humans dressed in costumes

Hangzhou zoo insists animals are real after video of one standing on hind legs triggers online speculation

The Hindu

Ultimate Table Tennis: High Performance Director the need of the hour, says Sharath Kamal

A. Sharath Kamal, on the cusp of featuring in his fifth Asian Games, has stressed on the need for the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) to appoint a high performance director (HPD) and a full-time overseas national coach. Sharath feels the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September-October will be…

Caixin Global

Former Party Chief of Hangzhou Gets Suspended Death Sentence for Bribery

Zhou Jiangyong accepted more than $25 million for favors that included helping individuals and companies obtain project contracts and land-use rights

The Hindu

Swimming Federation of India hopeful of men’s water polo team participating in Hangzhou Asian Games

SFI hopeful of men's water polo team making it to Hangzhou Asian Games despite not being ranked in top 8 in Asia. Proposal sent to Sports Ministry for consideration. Last time Indian men's team made it to Games was 1986 in South Korea. Training under Serbian coach for 9 months,…

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Bopanna happy to have made the doubles semifinals at Wimbledon

Rohan Bopanna is delighted to be back home after a successful Wimbledon stint, having made the doubles semifinals with Matthew Ebden. He is now No. 7 in the world rankings and is looking forward to the Toronto Masters, Davis Cup tie in Lucknow, and Asian Games in Hangzhou. Bopanna changed…

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India name strong women's squad for Asian Games, Gaikwad leads depleted men's side

Harmanpreet Kaur will captain a strong women’s squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou this year, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead a second-string men’s side

Bangkok Post

Asian Games to accept Russian, Belarusian athletes

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Saturday approved the participation of up to 500 Russian and Belarusian athletes without national symbols at this year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

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