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Mirabai Chanu finishes 4th; Indian lifters return empty-handed

HANGZHOU: Mirabai Chanu's long wait for Asiad glory will continue after the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and former world champion finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event following a bad fall in her third and final clean jerk attempt, resulting in a thigh injury on Saturday.

The Times of India

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

The two-week Asian Games featuring 12,500 participants from 45 nations and territories have completed their first week in China

The Independent UK

Neeraj Chopra mania sweeps through Asian Games Village

Shrieks, gasps, selfie requests in clamour for India's javelin superstar

The Times of India

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After Kiran Baliyan's Asian Games feat, her mother hopes she will bring home Olympics medal

MEERUT: Ecstatic over Kiran Baliyan's podium position in the shot put event at the Asian Games, her mother on Saturday said the success has come after a long struggle and she was hopeful that her daughter would win a medal in the Olympics as well.

The Times of India

Simone Biles’ breathtaking return adds a new layer to her legacy

Back from a two-year post-Olympics break, the American’s astonishing displays show she’s still the world’s best gymnast

The Guardian - UK

Asian Games boxing | Preeti, Lovlina enter semis, assuring India of two medals

Preeti Pawar & Lovlina Borgohain secure Olympic quotas in Asian Games. Preeti defeated Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova 4-1 in 54kg qtr-final, Lovlina beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in 75kg. Nikhat Zareen 1st Indian to win Olympic quota. Semifinalists in 50-60kg, finalists in 66-75kg qualify for Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

I will put in all my effort to defend Asian Games gold: Neeraj Chopra

HANGZHOU: Neeraj Chopra's aura at the 19th Asian Games is as unmissable as the technologically 'smart' event China has rolled out. Like those lit-up, high-rise buildings all around the city, the Olympic and world champion shines the brightest among the Indian contingent.

The Times of India

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Athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at 2024 Paris Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag, after sports officials voted against an outright ban.

Radio France Internationale

Hangzhou Asian Games | Neeraj Chopra returns to the stage where his sporting success began

Neeraj Chopra is in Hangzhou to defend his title at the Asian Games. From 2018 to now, the world of Indian sports has changed with the Olympic and World Champion now its lodestar.

The Hindu

Asian Games: Fearless Preeti wins Olympic quota, assures India of a medal; Lovlina in semis

NEW DELHI: The Indian boxing arena witnessed a significant triumph as Preeti Pawar secured a quota for the Paris Olympics and advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games. Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, showed her mettle in the women's 75 kg category but is yet to secure…

The Times of India

Women blank Malaysia 6-0, but worries remain

When you are on a 17-match unbeaten streak against a team, you start as overwhelming favourites. The Indian women's hockey team did justice to its reputation with a 6-0 win against Malaysia in their second pool outing. That said, as a team which has a Paris Olympics berth at stake,…

The Times of India

Qin, Zhang star as China send Olympic warning in Asian Games blitz

China's swimmers sent a final warning shot from the Asian Games, claiming four titles on the final day. Qin Haiyang completed the breaststroke treble and Zhang Yufei won six golds. Multiple Games and Asian bests were set, incl. Pan Zhanle's 47 sec. 100m freestyle, Wang Shun's 7th fastest 200m medley,…

The Hindu

Eumir Marcial Advances In Asian Games Boxing, Eyes Paris Olympics

Olympic bronze medalist Marcial aims for automatic qualification in farewell bid, but faces tougher challenges ahead.

Zenger

Boxer Nikhat Zareen secures Olympic quota, assures India of medal at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Boxer Nikhat Zareen, the two-time world champion, on Friday secured a Paris Olympics berth and guaranteed herself of a medal as she breezed into the 50kg semis of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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Al Jazeera

IOC allows Paris Olympics participants to wear hijabs at athletes’ village

French athletes are still subject to a headscarf ban as their sports federation restricts the hijab during the games.

The Hindu

Nikhat Zareen secures Paris Olympic quota; assures of medal at Asian Games

Nikhat Zareen secures Paris Olympics berth with win in Asian Games. World Championship bronze medallist Parveen also advances to quarters. Lakshya Chahar exits in first round. Semifinalists in 50-60kg women's events qualify for Olympics. Gold/silver medallists in men's events receive Olympic quotas.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Mixed emotions in Saravanan household

While sailor Vishnu won bronze, sister Ramya had to be content with 4th spot

The Independent UK

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping case will resume for two more days in November

The Olympic doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will resume for two more days in November

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ATHLETICS | With an eye on the Paris Olympics, Vismaya takes a fresh start

Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris…

The Independent UK

Soccer star Paulinho becomes torchbearer in Brazil for his sometimes-persecuted Afro-Brazilian faith

When Brazilian soccer player Paulinho scored a goal at the Tokyo Olympics, he celebrated by pointing an imaginary arrow at the flashing cameras as homage to a deity in his persecuted Afro-Brazilian faith

The Independent UK

13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the Asian Games and now eyes the Paris Olympics

A 13-year-old girl from China has won a gold medal in stakeboarding at the Asian Games

The Independent UK

I’ve waited my whole life for this – Rosie Eccles ready to seize Olympic chance

The 27-year-old won Commonwealth gold for Wales last year.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Esha Singh clinches silver in women's 25m pistol

NEW DELHI: Esha Singh, the young Indian shooter, secured a silver medal in the women's individual 25m pistol event at the Asian Games. Despite this, Manu Bhaker, the Youth Olympics champion, was unable to secure a podium finish in the same event.

Evening Standard

Millie Bright bemoans ‘mind-blowing’ lack of VAR in Women’s Nations League as Lionesses hurt by offside call

Danielle van de Donk’s opening goal would have been ruled out for offside had VAR been in use

Evening Standard

Sloppy Lionesses fall to rare defeat amid hectic schedule as Olympic hopes threatened by Netherlands

England must reach the final of the Women’s Nations League if Team GB are to feature at the Olympics in Paris next summer

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