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Asian Games 2018: Family of Bajrang Punia celebrates his gold victory

Sonipat (Haryana), Aug 21 (ANI): Family members of wrestler Bajrang Punia celebrated after he won a gold medal in men's 65kg freestyle wrestling finals at Asian Games 2018. The family's happiness has reached more than their expectations as they feel proud over Punia's win. One of the relatives said, "Today we are very happy. Our family is very happy with his achievement. He has made us proud by winning the gold medal. We all wish that he brings gold medal in Tokyo Olympics." The family hopes Punia would bring again bring gold in Tokyo Olympics to be held in 2020.

Asian Games 2018: Sports fraternity praises wrestler Bajrang Punia for winning 1st gold

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Several sports personalities have come in unison to congratulate wrestler Bajrang Punia, who, on August 19, bagged the first gold medal for India at the 18th Asian Games. Punia won his maiden Asian Games gold in the 65kg category by defeating Japan's Daichi Takatani in Jakarta. To celebrate the victory, Virender Sehwaag, Saina Nehwal among others took to Twitter to post their wishes.

Asian Games 2018: Have taken my revenge, says Bajrang Punia

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 19 (ANI): Wrestler Bajrang Punia, who bagged the first gold medal for India at the 18th Asian Games in Men's 65kg freestyle event on Sunday, said that he has finally managed to take revenge from Japan's Daichi Takatani, who defeated him in the Asian Wrestling Championships.

Asian Games 2018: Sushil Kumar eyeing next target after losing qualification round

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 19 (ANI): India's ace wrestler Sushil Kumar is disappointed after defeat in the qualification round in the Asian Games 2018. "It's all part of the game, I am focusing on my next target now and I will keep working on my body, I should not have attacked after three minutes, should have just stuck to counter", said Kumar while talking to ANI.

India vs England: Fans hail India's performance in 3rd Test

Nottingham (United Kingdom), Aug 19 (ANI): India has managed to make a comeback in the 3rd Test match after losing two consecutive matches against host England. Skipper Kohli (97) and Ajinkya Rahane's (81) long stand between the wickets pushed India's total to 323 on Day 2. Fans are hopeful that India will win the match in the series at Trent Bridge. "We gonna be rocking today and India will wrap up England's batting line up", said a fan. England lead the series by 2-0. India's final score in third test was 329.

Asian Games 2018: Fans hopeful of winning gold medal

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 19 (ANI): Fans of Asian Games from various countries cheer and hope that their country will win gold in Asian Games 2018. The Asian Games, which began on August 18, will continue till September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. India would see participation from 572 athletes in 36 different sports categories in the Asian event.

Asian Games 2018: Apurvi Chandela- Ravi Kumar win bronze in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 19 (ANI): Apurvi Chandela and Ravi Kumar draw the first blood by winning bronze medal in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. Apurvi credited her team mate for his contribution. "I am really happy that I and Ravi were able to get a medal for the country. It was a joint effort. We are preparing for our individual events tomorrow. We will give our best again". India is ranking fourth with one bronze in the competition.

Ex-Indian captain Ajit Wadekar passes away

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Former Indian Test skipper Ajit Wadekar, who led the national team to their first-ever series victories in England and the West Indies, breathed his last at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness at the Jaslok Hospital here on Wednesday. Wadekar, who was considered as India's finest slip fielders and an aggressive left-hander, appeared in a total of 37 Tests and amassed 2,113 runs at an average of 31.07. He scored his sole century against New Zealand in 1968. He also played two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, with the highest score of 67 runs against England in 1974. Wadekar was also instrumental in leading the Indian side to famous Test series triumphs against England and West Indies in 1971.

Expecting more medal in women's wrestling: Geeta Phogat on Asian Games

Vijayanagar (Karnataka), Aug 15 (ANI): Commenting on the upcoming 18th Asian Games, famous Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat said she is expecting more medal in women's wrestling. The Sports Ministry on August 11 gave a go-ahead to an 804-member Indian contingent, including 572 athletes, for the upcoming 18th Asian Games. Asian Games are slated to be held from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.

Roger Federer 'anxious' ahead of Cincinnati Open

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Twenty-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer, who will be making his first hard-court appearance since Miami Open in March, has said that he is anxious ahead of the Cincinnati Open. The 37-year-old, however, asserted that he is happy to be back and hoping for a good tournament ahead. "I've been practicing on hard courts, so it's not like I haven't played on hard courts for forever. I feel I am really ready to go. Anxious actually," ATP website quoted Federer, as saying. "Cincy has been a great tournament for me in the past. It's great to be back and hopefully I can play a good tournament," he added. The Cincinnati Open will be Federer's first tournament since Wimbledon where he was stunned 2-6, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11 by South Africa's Kevin Anderson in the quarter-final of the championship. Federer will play his opening match of the tournament against Peter Gojowczyk of Germany on August 15. Meanwhile, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated Steve John

India vs England: India trails behind 289 runs, fans pray for rain to save the game

London (United Kingdom), Aug 12 (ANI): England dominated India on the 4th Day of Second Test match on Sunday. England put a score of 396 on board before declaring the innings. India has a herculean task to save the test match. Fans, however, looked optimistic and they prayed more rains for India to get upper hand of India's comeback in the match at Lord's. "Virat and team India will save the match with their batting line up", said a fan. "The weather is on our side and it will be good for us if it rains", said another fan. England leads the 5-match series by 1-0.

Indian Men's Handball Team Captain thanks IOA for promoting the sport

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): Indian Men's Handball Team Captain Deepak Ahlawat thanked Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for promoting the sport in the upcoming Asian Games. "We now have better equipments and it is great that we are now getting recognition", said Ahlawat while talking to ANI. "We will now perform better than ever", he added.

India vs England: Fans hoping for strong bowling attack by India for comeback

London (United Kingdom), Aug 11 (ANI): Indian batting line up crumbled and managed to put up meagre total of 107 on day 2 of 2nd Test match against England. Indian fans at the Lord's now hope for a strong bowling attack by the team to stay in the match. "We are hoping Indian bowlers to take early wickets so that they stay in the match", said a fan. James Anderson's 5/20 restricted India to a scanty total. England leads the 5-match Test series by 1-0.

Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Aug 10 (ANI): Rugby World Cup trophy arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The coveted trophy is on world tour. Rugby World Cup also known as Webb Ellis Cup trophy arrived in India for the first time ever. School students in large numbers gathered to witness the trophy. Bhubaneswar is one of the three cities in India that hosted trophy tour. The tour aims to attract Indian youth towards the sport. The World Cup will be held in Japan in 2019.

Asian Games 2018: Rajyavardhan Rathore attends sending off ceremony

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Union Minister of State (I/C) for Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore participated in the sending off ceremony for the Indian Contingent for the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta. The Minister wished the players to do their best in the games and showed confidence of winning. The Indian Olympic Association is sending contingent of over 800 members including 572 athletes who would be competing in 36 sports in Indonesia. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore along with the Olympic contingent showed victory sign. He said, "We have wished the players so that they do not worry about the results and whatever hard work they have done, they should perform accordingly. We have a big responsibility. We want that the players give their best performance. Our wishes are with them." Shooter Anish Bhanwala said, "There is difference of competition between Asian Games and Olympic Games. I have focus on myself that I should do my best. I am very happy that I am getting a chance to repre

India vs England: Fans hopeful of India's comeback in 2nd Test

London (United Kingdom), Aug 10 (ANI): Indian cricket team looked struggling after losing two wickets in quick succession before rain stopped the play on the day two of 2nd Test match against England. Fans at the Lord's stadium said that they expect a good game of cricket and there is a great chance of India coming back in the game. England leads the five match series by 1-0.

Being India's flag-bearer at Asian Games will boost Neeraj Chopra's morale: Mary Kom

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Indian women boxer Mary Kom congratulated star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his named has come up for Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony. She said this kind of act boost the morale of athletes and encourages them for giving their best. The Star javelin thrower today named as Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games 2018 opening ceremony. The Asian Games to be held in Jakarta on August 18.

U-20 COTIF Cup: Football men's team arrives India after defeating Argentina

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Indian national Under-20 men's football team that beat Argentina in the COTIF Cup in Spain on August 6 arrived at the IGI Airport in Delhi early this morning. India's Under-20 team defeated Argentina 2-1 in a mouth-watering contest at the COTIF Cup in Spain. Despite being reduced to 10 men after Aniket Jadhav was shown the red card at 54th minute, the team was successful in beating the six time Under-20 World Cup champions. Deepak Tangri and Anwar Ali scored the goals for India in the 4th and 68th minute, respectively.

It's an honour for me to be captain of our national team: Virat Kohli

London (United Kingdom), Aug 08 (ANI): Speaking about captaincy, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday said that it is an honour for him to be the captain of the team. Briefing the media he said, "I am doing as much as I can as a captain. Everybody has different points of view of captaincy but I think I have really good communication with every player and being in right mindset is the individual thing. It's an honour for me to be the captain of our national team."

PV Sindhu eyeing Asian Games glory

Hyderabad, Aug 0 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who recently settled for second consecutive silver medal in the Badminton World Championship after losing to Carolina Marin of Spain in the final match, has said that she would make a strong comeback and her focus is on taking out the positives from the tournament. Sindhu added that she plans to bring glory to her country in the upcoming Asian Games despite the dearth of time.