Asian Games 2018 – Read Scoops

Why did India Settle for an Unfair Silver in Archery?

Dwayne Fernandes — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:45:50 +0000

The Indian archery team of Rajat Chauhan, Abhishek Verma and Aman Saini had to settle for silver in the 2018 Asian Games due to an unfair bulls-eye rule.

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Jinson Johnson Follows Silver with a Gold at Asian Games

Dwayne Fernandes — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:55:56 +0000

After a silver in the 800 meters race, India's Jinson Johnson won the men's 1,500 meters final, winning India's first Asiad gold in this event in 56 years.

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Neeraj Chopra Doesn’t Disappoint; wins Javelin Gold

Pratik Asthana — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:42:52 +0000

The 20-year old Neeraj Chopra, who was India's flag bearer at the Asian Games 2018, has won India's first gold medal in Javelin Throw at the Asian Games.

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Hima Das Wins Silver in Women’s 400 Meters

Pratik Asthana — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:21:10 +0000

18-year old India runner Hima Das won Silver for India in the Women's 400 meters Final at the ongoing Asian Games 2018, also clocking a new national record.

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Tajinder Pal Singh Breaks Record and Wins Gold

Pratik Asthana — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:52:07 +0000

Tajinder Pal Singh scored a Games record 20.75 meters in the men's shot put final, winning Team India's first Athletics gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games.

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Ankita Raina Bags Bronze at Asian Games

Dwayne Fernandes — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:37:10 +0000

Indian tennis star Ankita Raina lost her Women's Singles semi-final game at the Asian Games 2018 to China's Shuai Zhang, but came home with a bronze medal.

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India’s Badminton Mixed Doubles Dreams End at 2018 Asian Games

Dwayne Fernandes — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:11:17 +0000

India's top hopes at the Badminton Mixed Doubles crashed out today in their respective games at the 2018 Asian Games. Now, hopes are only in the Singles.

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Naorem Roshibina Devi Gets Bronze in Wushu

Pratik Asthana — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:36:25 +0000

17-year old Naorem Roshibina Devi won bronze in the Wushu Sanda 60kg category at Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. She lost her semi to China's Cai Yingying.

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Bopanna/Sharan Reach Asian Games Semi-Final

Pratik Asthana — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:18:46 +0000

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan have reached the Men's Doubles Tennis semi finals at the ongoing Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. A medal is assured now.

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Rahi Sarnobat Wins Gold in 25m Pistol Final

Pratik Asthana — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:23:52 +0000

Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in Shooting at the Asian Games. It became India's third gold medal overall.

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