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Iranian karateka Morteza Nemati won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, a victory made even sweeter by his brother Mahmoud's simultaneous gold medal win. Nemati secured the men’s -75kg title, marking his second gold in recent months.
Iran's men's volleyball team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games, earning their spot in the final match.
Chinese judoka accused of biting Japanese opponent at Asian Games
Japanese judo officials say they've never seen anything like it. Chinese judoka accused of biting Japanese opponent at Asian Games.
The 2026 Asian Games men's cricket final will see gold medals shared between finalists if the match is washed out, a change from the previous edition's ranking-based tie-breaker.
Majid Vahid Barimanlou secured Iran's first Kurash gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Tajikistan's Yasin Bobokulonov in the men's -66kg final. This victory marked Iran's ninth gold medal at the Games, with Fatemeh Barmaki also earning a bronze in the women's …
South Korea's men's volleyball team was taken to a training venue an hour away from their intended destination, forcing them to cancel practice. This is the latest in a series of logistical issues at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare's 2.18m clearance at the Asian Games went viral on Japanese social media, garnering over 1.3 million views, due to the chaotic circumstances surrounding his jump.
Gan Ching Hwee won a silver medal in the 400m freestyle at the Asian Games, setting a new national record with a time of 4:06.81.
Pakistan secured a 9-0 victory over Thailand in their Pool B men's hockey match at the Asian Games 2026. Ahmed Nadeem scored a hat-trick.
Tiffany Teo made history by securing Singapore's first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts (MMA) after advancing to the women's traditional 60kg semi-finals. This achievement guarantees her at least a bronze medal in the sport's debut at the Games.
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry has praised the accommodation facilities at the 2026 Asian Games, despite earlier complaints from athletes and coaches regarding cramped conditions and long waits.
Myanmar captures first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Carles Puyol watches
Myanmar's Wai Khin Hnin secured the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in teqball, an acrobatic soccer-table tennis hybrid, at its debut event in Nagoya, Japan.
Teqball gets its kicks with a quick premiere at Asian Games
Teqball, a new sport combining football and table tennis, made its debut at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with competition wrapping up on the official opening day.
Olympic Council of Asia President Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani on Politics and the Asian Games
Olympic Council of Asia President Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani says politicians should stay out of sports at the quadrennial Asian Games, following a diplomatic incident involving a Taiwan government official.
Asian Games organisers offered 'deepest apologies' for playing North Korea's anthem instead of South Korea's during a hockey match.
Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
The 20th Asian Games are set to open in Nagoya, Japan, with a ceremony Saturday, despite a difficult lead-up marked by accommodation issues, transport failures, and even a national anthem mix-up.
The Asian Games have officially opened in Nagoya, Japan, featuring over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries competing in 43 sports, surpassing the number of participants in the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics.
Iran's delegation of 308 athletes participated in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Zahra Kiani and Fazel Atrachali served as flag bearers.
India replaces male flagbearer Tajinderpal Singh Toor due to missing ceremonial kit
Indian cricket board has arranged separate accommodation for men's cricket team at Asian Games due to larger support staff, while women's team stays in provided facilities.
Iran's national basketball team lost to South Korea in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
36-year-old Tariyal represents India in MMA at Asiad, after competing in judo and kurash.
The Asian Games have commenced in Japan with Qatar securing a victory over Iran in men's basketball, preceding the official opening ceremony on September 19.
Fazel Atrachali, Iran's male flag-bearer for the Nagoya Asian Games, expressed immense pride in his role and hopes for the national kabaddi team to secure a gold medal.
Iranian cyclist Mandana Dehghan aims to win gold at the Nagoya Asian Games, despite challenges including wartime conditions and lack of suitable training routes in Tehran and Karaj.
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season, including the Asian Games and Diamond League Final, due to an ankle ligament tear sustained during training.
Iran's women's national kabaddi team is undergoing a significant generational change, with 78 percent new players, aiming to challenge the long-standing dominance of India and Chinese Taipei at the 2026 Asian Games.
Preparations for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, are entering their final stages, featuring unique accommodation like a cruise ship and wooden containers for 15,000 athletes and officials. The event, running from September 19 to October 4, will showcase rising young tal…
Afghanistan has named a largely inexperienced squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Darwish Rasooli as captain. Several established players, including Rashid Khan, are rested for the tournament.
Handball captain confident of medal chances at 2026 Asian Games
Iran's national handball captain, Ali Rahimi Kazerooni, expressed confidence in the team's medal prospects at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, despite a challenging group and the absence of key overseas-based players.